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Written Answers — Export Trade: Export Trade (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: Details of our Exports, both Merchandise and Services, to the markets in question are set out in the tables. These are published regularly by the Central Statistics Office and, in respect of merchandise trade, data is provided on a monthly basis. Ireland's Merchandise Exports in 2010 To: € Million % of total exports UK (GB + NI) 13,800 15% USA 20,764 23% Eurozone Countries 35,102 39%...

Written Answers — Retail Sector: Retail Sector (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: General policy in the area of prices is to allow retailers the freedom to determine the prices they charge their customers, whilst ensuring that in doing so they act in accordance with the provisions of competition law. In this regard competition law does not prohibit below cost selling as there is no reason to believe that below cost selling of itself acts against the interests of consumers...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I provided the Deputy with the material requested, in my letter dated 9 August. The information provided in that letter as to the amount of funding granted by Enterprise Ireland to companies, on a county basis, in the years 2007 to 2010 is reproduced in the tabular statement. Enterprise Ireland grants awarded in each county from 2007 to 2010. County Total (Grant Payment Amount) 2007 Total...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1The annual report of the Registrar of Friendly Societies for 2009 (published on the websites of both my Department and the Companies Registration Office) indicates a total of 1,045 Industrial and Provident Societies on the register. Annual returns in respect of these societies are outstanding in 248 cases. Advance notice of return dates, initial reminders and final reminders have issued to...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1This Government is committed to supporting entrepreneurs to ensure that emerging technologies and innovative business ideas with export potential become a commercial reality. A range of structures are already in place, nationally including in Cork to provide appropriate support to start-up businesses. The establishment of business incubation centres on higher education campuses across...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1To date in 2011, 12 staff members have retired from my Department and 16 more have indicated their intention to retire before the end of February 2012. A number of other staff have made enquiries about retiring, however they have not indicated their intentions at this stage.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1Investments in Research, Development and Innovation play a significant role in building Ireland's Smart Economy. RD&I investments not only embed existing operations and employment but pave the way for future investment and Job creation. 2010 saw IDA win a number of high-value RD&I projects for Ireland with over €500million in new RD&I investment secured. RD&I plays a strategic roles as...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 to 206, inclusive, together. I have been informed by IDA Ireland, that in the time available, it is not possible to provide the information sought which requires search and retrieval of extensive records over a ten year period. I have asked the Agency to forward the information directly to the Deputy, when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1Talk Talk acquired the UK Broadband business of AOL including the Waterford site in 2007. Employment Grants totalling €2,020,200 were paid by IDA Ireland to the company to assist it in creating jobs (€1,638,000 was paid on 14 May 2008 and €382,200 was paid on 5 May 2009). The criteria for receiving grant payments was that jobs had to be in place in order to qualify for draw down of...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1My 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. It is current Government policy to issue new employment permits only in respect of: · highly skilled, highly paid positions or; · non-EEA nationals who are already legally resident in the State on valid employment...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1The table outlines the current number of civil servants in my Department, from higher executive officer to secretary general, broken down by grade and pay scale. Full time Equivalents Pay Scale Secretary General 1 €215,590[1] Assistant Secretary 5 €127,796 - €146,191 (Class B)*€134,523 - €153.885 (Class A)** Principal Officer 28 €80,051 - €- €105,429 (Class...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1The table outlines the current number of civil servants in my Department, from higher executive officer to secretary general, broken down by grade and pay scale. Full time Equivalents Pay Scale Secretary General 1 €215,590[1] Assistant Secretary 5 €127,796 - €146,191 (Class B)*€134,523 - €153.885 (Class A)** Principal Officer 28 €80,051 - €- €105,429 (Class...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 and 211 together. I have been in contact with Aviva and they advise me that the company is undertaking a comprehensive review of its business operations in Ireland arriving from loss of business volumes in the last two years. Aviva has stated it is committed fully to Ireland and is currently in discussions with unions representing staff about the review....

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: Several announcements have been made this year on jobs to be created in companies supported by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland and on jobs to be created through expansion of agency-supported client companies, in the Dublin Region. However, it should be noted that, for a variety of reasons, some companies do not announce their job creation or expansion plans. Details of jobs announced by...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The figures for jobs lost in companies assisted by the Enterprise Development agencies which operate under the auspices of my Department and the County and City Enterprise Boards are compiled on an annualised basis, therefore, the figures in respect of 2011, will not be available until the early part of 2012.

Written Answers — Departmental Strategy Statements: Departmental Strategy Statements (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: In accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Management Act 1997, my Department has recently prepared and submitted a draft Statement of Strategy for the period 2011 - 2014. I am currently reviewing the draft and will, at the earliest possible opportunity, arrange for my Department to publish the Strategy Statement.

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I move amendment No. 2: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "recognises: — the difficulties faced by many individuals and families as a result of job losses in the current economic climate; — the need to continue to take concerted action to reduce the unemployment rate of 14.2%, which is a legacy of the incorrect policies pursued over the last number...

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Deputies who tabled this motion, on which we have heard an interesting range of contributions. It would be impossible to do justice to all that people have said. As pointed out by Deputy Halligan, it must be recognised that the Government inherited an appalling situation from the previous Government. We are spending 40% more than we are raising in revenue. That is the reason we...

Estimates for Public Services 2011 (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I move the following Supplementary Estimate:

Product Safety Standards (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: First, I sympathise with the family of Dean Regan Russell and indeed with Deputy Ó Caoláin, who I know is a close family friend. I cannot begin to imagine what an impact this has had on the family. As the Deputy knows, both the National Consumer Agency and the National Standards Authority of Ireland have a role in the matter. The National Consumer Agency has primary responsibility for...