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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (25 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: The independent Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce published its report in July 2023, recommending that my Department, who acted as Secretariat for the Taskforce during its operation, coordinate Government’s response to the report. The report contains 89 recommendations covering energy and associated industrial policy, in addition to a series of regionally targeted initiatives. My...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (25 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: The Mid-East Region, comprising counties Kildare, Louth, Meath, and Wicklow has a well-established ecosystem of companies across Technology, Life Sciences, International Financial Services, Engineering & Industrial Technologies and Food & Film. There are 121 IDA client companies operating in the region, collectively employing 20,470 people and 810 EI Client companies...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (25 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 318 to 321, inclusive, together. At the end of 2024 there were 38 IDA supported companies in Co Louth employing 4,111 people. As requested by the Deputy, the table below outlines the number of IDA client companies and associated employment figures in County Louth for the period 2020 to 2024. The figures for 2025 will be available upon the completion of the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (25 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: The below table outlines the number of WTE staff, by job title, based in IDA offices located in northern California and in New York as of 18 March 2025, and as of 31 March 2022. Irvine and Palo Alto – California - 18 March 2022 18 March 2025 Territory Director 1 1 Sales & Marketing Executive ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (25 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: The table below shows the current number of WTE vacant posts, by job title at the Workplace Relations Commission and the estimated timeframe in which each of these vacancies will be filled. Number of vacant WTE posts Job Title Estimated timeframe to be filled 1 Director of Conciliation, Facilitation and Mediation Services By end...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Social Media (25 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: I can confirm that 100% of my Department’s (and offices’) social media video content included subtitles during 2024. No video content included Irish Sign Language translations in 2024. The social media activity of the agencies and public bodies under my Department’s remit is an operational matter for those agencies, and I do not have any direct function in these matters.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (25 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: Ireland has a thriving Medtech sector supported by Government policy, funding, and industry collaboration. Ireland is home to an internationally important Medtech cluster, with an estimated 450 companies employing circa 40,000 people. This includes major multinationals along with a strong base of indigenous firms who are competing successfully internationally and improving the lives of people...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Sanctions (25 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: As the operational aspects of the transfer of particular files and functions regarding trade policy have been managed between my Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the recent period, this matter is one that I am updated regularly on. The Government regrets the US Administration’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium from the EU and other...

International Security and International Trade: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: I welcome the opportunity to brief the House on international security and international trade - two issues at the core of Ireland’s foreign relations at a time of great turbulence and change in the world. The Tánaiste has clearly set out the challenging international security situation and international trade context, highlighting the complex global environment in which our...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (20 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: In total, the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) and Power Up grant schemes paid out over €400 million to SMEs right across the country. In order to get payments to businesses before the end of 2024, the Power Up grant was aligned with the ICOB scheme. Both grant schemes are now closed. In relation to County Tipperary, there were 1847 applications for the Power Up grant. 1833...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Information and Communications Technology (20 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: My Department currently has five PSTN lines in active operation in four locations. They are used for DSL Broadband connections and emergency phones in lifts. My Department has no ISDN or leased lines.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Relations (20 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: As the operational aspects of the transfer of particular files and functions regarding trade policy will be managed between my Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade over the coming period, this matter is one that I am updated regularly on. The Government regrets the US Administration’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium from the EU and other...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Staff (20 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: There have been no secondments from consulting firms to my Department since 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Funding (20 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment does not provide funding for initiatives such as this. This may be a matter for the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Contracts (20 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department and relevant Agencies have no records of any contract, discussions or offers in respect of the Glencarn Hotel within the time period specified.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Data Centres (19 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: The Government has a national data centre policy. The 2022 Government Statement on the Role of Data Centres in Ireland's Enterprise Strategy takes account of energy capacity constraints and the need to ensure that the twin transition of decarbonisation and digitalisation of Ireland’s economy and society are complementary and in harmony with environmental policy. The Statement adopts a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Agreements (19 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: While the operational aspects of the transfer of particular files and functions will be managed between my Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade over the coming period, in line with the established cross-government protocols, I am continuing to oversee the government’s handling of the EU-Mercosur Agreement. In this regard, I will be working closely with the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Strategies (19 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: Data centres are critical infrastructure for our modern economy. They are a key part of our value proposition for foreign direct investment and central to Ireland’s economic and digital future. The 2022 Government Statement on the Role of Data Centres in Ireland's Enterprise Strategy was developed to take account of energy capacity constraints and the need to ensure that the twin...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (19 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: The Sick Leave Act 2022 introduced employer-paid, medically certified, statutory sick leave for the first time in Ireland. Commencing on 1 January 2023, the initial statutory entitlement was up to 3 days’ sick leave, which increased to 5 days on 1 January 2024. In line with the requirements of Section 6 of the Sick Leave Act 2022 and to inform my decision in respect of the next...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Staff (19 Mar 2025)

Peter Burke: As the centralised provider for recruitment services for the Civil Service, PublicJobs complete the vetting process on my Department’s behalf when we draw down from PublicJobs panels. Persons who are recruited via our recruitment licence, or open recruitment, are Garda vetted before they receive a contract of employment. This process is carried out through the Garda Vetting Portal. ...