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Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (7 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: I am informed by IDA Ireland that details of grants approved and paid to individual companies is not made publicly available as disclosure of such information could compromise the Agency's negotiating position with other investors. I can confirm, however, that grants paid by IDA Ireland to its client companies in County Tipperary in 2010 totalled €17,055,098. IDA Ireland has also...

Written Answers — Employment Permits: Employment Permits (7 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: My Department processes applications in respect of the different types of employment permits and all applications are processed in line with the Employment Permits Act 2006. I wish to advise the Deputy that a significant amount of additional information was required in order to make a decision on these applications. A number of requests have been made to the employer for this information,...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (7 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: This is a day-to-day operational matter for the agencies and enterprise boards concerned. I understand that Enterprise Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland have provided the information requested directly to the Deputy in reply to PQ40812/11 answered on 11 January last. Information regarding jobs supported by the County and City Enterprise Boards particular to this Question will be...

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (7 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: This is a day-to-day operational matter for Enterprise Ireland. I understand that Enterprise Ireland provided the information requested directly to the Deputy in reply to PQ40812/11 answered on 11 January 2012.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (7 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: The role of the County and City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) is to provide support for micro-enterprises in the start-up and expansion phases, to promote and develop indigenous micro-enterprise potential and to stimulate economic activity and entrepreneurship at local level. CEBs offer both grants and a range of training, mentoring and business advice services. The information regarding grants...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (7 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: I am informed by IDA Ireland that, at the end of 2011, there were 130,499 people employed in Ireland in 1,004 companies supported by the Agency. The following table, which has been compiled by IDA Ireland, provides details of the number of jobs created and lost in companies supported by IDA Ireland, on a county basis, over the period 2007 to 2011. IDA Ireland Jobs Created and Loss by County...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 to 223, inclusive, together. The role of the County and City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) is to provide support for micro-enterprises in the start-up and expansion phases, to promote and develop indigenous micro-enterprise potential and to stimulate economic activity and entrepreneurship at local level. CEBs offer both grants and a range of training, mentoring...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (7 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: In May 2005 the Director of Corporate Enforcement sought additional staff for his Office. In 2007 it was agreed to provide 8 additional staff to the Office. The Department of Justice and Equality also agreed to provide an additional Garda to the Office at that time. At the initiation of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement's investigation into events at Anglo Irish Bank five...

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (7 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: The Government will shortly publish a policy statement on labour market activation, "Pathways to Work", which will set out its strategies to tackle unemployment and help job seekers to get back to work. In addition, I am currently finalising the 2012 Action Plan for Jobs on behalf of the Government, for publication in the coming weeks. The Plan will contain a significant number of tangible...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (2 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: The Government's Public Service Reform Plan, which was published last November, includes a commitment to establishing the scope to merge Forfás into the Department. Since its establishment in 1994, Forfás has played a key role in providing policy advice, research and analysis on matters pertaining to enterprise, trade, science, technology and innovation. The agency also supports the work...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (2 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: As part of the Employment Control Framework, which is the mechanism for the management of reduction of overall staff numbers, my Department has agreed staff numbers and annual operational ceilings with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. These relate to the staffing levels of my Department, its Offices and agencies, including Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland. The issue of...

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (2 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: Responsibility for the resolution of disputes between employers and workers is, in the first instance, a matter for the employer, the workers and their representatives. The State facilitates employers and employees in resolving issues in dispute by providing a framework and institutions through which good relations can prosper. Accordingly, there exists a comprehensive suite of employment...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (2 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: The Deloitte Report, referred to by the Deputy, was commissioned following ongoing allegations made against Enterprise Ireland and its predecessor organisations (Forbairt/Industrial Development Authority). The report was completed in May 2011, at a cost to Enterprise Ireland of €10,527. The Report found that the evidence put forward by the Deputy's correspondent did not support the...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (2 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: I have been informed by IDA Ireland that the agency is currently progressing the transfer of land sales at Miles & Cloheen, Clonakilty and Brookpark, Dunmanway with Cork County Council. The contract documents are scheduled for forwarding to the Cork County Council solicitor in two weeks.

Written Answers — Registry of Friendly Societies: Registry of Friendly Societies (2 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 122 together. Existing legislation relating to industrial and provident societies (co-operative societies), friendly societies and Registry-related aspects of trade unions is currently under review. Last year, I secured the agreement of Government to draft legislation to make a number of amendments to existing legislation in the areas of Industrial...

Written Answers — xremove: xremove (2 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121 and 123 together. Under the powers conferred on me by the Friendly Societies Acts 1986 to 1977, I appoint an officer to the position of Registrar of Friendly Societies, who is charged with regulation of trade unions on my behalf. The Registrar of Friendly Societies has a range of functions relating to friendly societies, industrial and provident societies...

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (2 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: Workers at the Lagan Brick factory, Kingscourt, Co Cavan have been involved in a protest outside the company's premises in a dispute over the decision by the company to close the operation on 15 December last with the loss of up to 30 jobs. The union wants to retain maximum employment at the plant and secure satisfactory redundancy terms for any workers that lose their jobs. Representatives...

Written Answers — Public Sector Remuneration: Public Sector Remuneration (2 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: The remuneration of the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of semi state agencies that fall under the aegis of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation is as set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The information is as follows: Agency Remuneration PPC Non-PPC IDA Ireland €189,115 €179,659 Enterprise Ireland €189,115 €179,659 Science Foundation Ireland...

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (1 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: Job creation is at the top of the Government's agenda. Since we came into office, we have been working hard to create the improved economic conditions which will support the maintenance of existing jobs and the creation of new ones. The Government's Jobs Initiative, which was announced last May, was aimed at building confidence to encourage consumers to spend, providing opportunities for...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (1 Feb 2012)

Richard Bruton: The core goal of the enterprise agencies under my Department's remit is to create the conditions where indigenous and FDI companies can thrive, grow employment and create opportunities for those on the live register. Decisions relating to the recruitment of individuals with the appropriate skills for particular posts in those companies are entirely at the employers' discretion. Where...