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Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: They are not providing political solutions to the challenges we face. I wonder whether the Deputies have met many of these high-quality employees who provide a unique service to these companies that are extremely important to rural Ireland. If we look at the number of jobs in the regions, these companies provide more than 31,000 jobs in the west. More than 16 companies, as I said, are...

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: -----and far from being the result of bargain basement corporation tax receipts.

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: In one sense, the Deputies need to reflect on that point. It is quite disrespectful and incorrect to describe these companies as what the Deputies have described them. They need to reflect on this point. Certainly, no reference was made-----

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: -----to the current unemployment rates, nor to the more than 2.8 million people now employed in our economy. Indeed, these FDI companies support our strong indigenous companies. Indirectly, we have seen thousands of-----

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: -----jobs created as a result of these sectors, which has been a real positive in relation to EI-backed companies now exporting back to the US.

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: In the US, more than 770 Irish companies are now creating more than 200,000 jobs. We are the sixth largest investor in the US. This is extremely important if we look at the scale of what Ireland has to offer and the mutual relationship between the countries. Additionally, Ireland has certainly built a strong reputation for global business and this is based on more than just our tax policy....

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: Regarding the tariffs and challenges we have regarding the all-Ireland economy, we are working to ensure that supply chains on the island, which are deeply connected and integrated, are supported as we face the challenges ahead.

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach and wish her luck in her new role chairing the Dáil. I thank all the Deputies for their engagement in today's debate. The interventions we heard reflect not only the gravity of the current situation, but also the breadth of concerns across the Dáil for our economy, our trading relationships and Ireland's place in a changing world. We...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Language Schools (9 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: Firstly, my thoughts are with all workers facing potential redundancy and I understand this is very difficult time for those involved. Correspondence from an employee of this employer was received by the office of my colleague, Minister Burke, on 2 April. Ireland has a robust framework of legislative protections and supports for workers who are impacted by redundancy. The Protection of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Language Schools (9 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is an independent statutory body under the aegis of my Department. The WRC’s primary functions include the inspection of employment law compliance, the provision of information on employment law, mediation, adjudication, conciliation, and advisory services. The WRC does not compile dis-aggregated statistics in relation to the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (9 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: My Department has been engaging directly with Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland in shaping the Government's strategic response to US tariffs. The enterprise agencies have been engaging regularly with their client companies over the past few months so that the potential challenges and impacts of the changing geopolitical landscape. More recently, Enterprise Ireland has established a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Relations (9 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: The Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Private Members Bill 2021 lapsed with the dissolution of the last Dáil. It could not be supported by Government as the proposed changes would fundamentally undermine the very concept of industrial relations, a process essentially involving workers and their employers. My Department’s...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (8 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: Ireland operates a managed, vacancy-led employment permits system maximising the benefits of economic migration and minimising the risk of disrupting Ireland’s labour market. This approach complements thepolicy objective of Government to upskill the resident population at all levels. Where specific skills prove difficult to source within the European Economic Area (EEA), and where the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: State Assets (8 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: My Department does not hold shares in any Irish companies. IDA Ireland have also confirmed that they do not hold shares in any Irish companies. Enterprise Ireland (EI) makes strategic investments in high potential start up businesses to help entrepreneurs overcome market barriers, to de-risk additional third party investment, and to support Irish businesses in their development and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Support Services (8 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: My Department, through its Agencies, is committed to supporting employment in Monaghan town following recent job losses at Lakeland’s Dairy Creamery. Enterprise Ireland is focused on creating new jobs by supporting entrepreneurs in manufacturing and internationally traded services, as well as companies setting up High Potential Start-Up Companies. Additionally, Enterprise Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (8 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: Small businesses are at the heart of every town, village, and region in Ireland, providing employment, fostering innovation, and contributing significantly to economic growth. The Government is committed to supporting small businesses and the Programme for Government places a strong emphasis on measures that we will take to support SMEs. Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), located within...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Regulation (8 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: Small businesses are at the heart of every town, village, and region in Ireland, providing employment, fostering innovation, and contributing significantly to economic growth. The Government is committed to supporting small businesses and the Programme for Government places a strong emphasis on measures that we will take to support SMEs. We are working to ensure that the Programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (8 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: I am responsible for overseeing a robust suite of employment rights legislation that protects all workers. Employment rights legislation, including the National Minimum Wage, Payment of Wages, Organisation of Working Time, Employment Equality Acts, Health and Safety, Terms of Employment (Information) Act and Unfair Dismissals Act (in certain circumstances), apply for all employees and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (8 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: Small businesses continue to be the backbone of our local and national economies and we are working to ensure that the Programme for Government actions aimed at supporting small businesses are implemented in an effective and timely manner. There are currently a range of financial and non-financial supports available to SMEs throughout the country. Two such supports available through Local...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Regulations (8 Apr 2025)

Alan Dillon: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/57 of 25 January 2021 amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards lead in gunshot in or around wetlands came into force on 15 February 2023 across EU Member States, after a two year transition period. ...