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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome our guests. Regarding trade between Europe and the United States, will the benefits that accrue from cost reductions contribute to growth? Notwithstanding the reservations of Dr. Raza, what will TTIP deliver? Dr. Raza suggested certain things cannot happen because they will not improve growth, but this again raises the question of whether a reduction in costs could be an...

Order of Business (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: What is the position on the amendment of the bail laws, which I understand is under active consideration? When is legislation likely to be brought before the House? When is the criminal law (sexual offences) Bill preventing the exploitation and sexual abuse of children and other vulnerable adults likely to be brought before the House? Is it likely to be passed in this session?

Other Questions: Jobs Data (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 5. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which jobs lost have been replaced in each of the past six years to date; if he is satisfied regarding the sustainability of the jobs created over the past two years to date with particular reference to rejecting the criticism from some quarters regarding the numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23795/14]

Other Questions: Jobs Data (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The question attempts to ascertain the extent to which reliable statistics are available regarding the jobs lost or replaced over the past six years, with particular reference to the need to ensure progress being made is accurately reflected, given the earlier references to whether figures are reliable.

Other Questions: Jobs Data (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Given the housing shortage, particularly in the eastern region, will action be taken to address the issue and, as a result, regenerate activity in the construction sector, on the one hand, and make savings in social welfare rent support on the other?

Other Questions: Jobs Data (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Is it possible to assess whether early action can take place given planning permissions are required from local authorities and county development plans must be taken into account? Is it possible to deal with this issue under the strategic infrastructural deficit headings, which have proven to be effective in other areas in the past?

Other Questions: Jobs Data (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 12. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which jobs continue to be created through foreign direct investment and the indigenous sector having regard to the experience of the past three years to date; if he has in mind any proposals to address any issues arising; the extent to which job creation in the manufacturing and service sectors has kept pace with...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 49. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he can verify the actual number of jobs created and-or lost in each of the past six years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23964/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which State agencies have supported job creation in the small medium enterprise sector in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23965/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 55. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total number of jobs created or supported by State institutions or the EU in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23970/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 60. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which the alleviation of youth unemployment continues to be specifically targeted by his Department in the context of investment in small and medium enterprises and larger corporations here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23975/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 51. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which science and innovation supports have been made available to small and medium enterprises in each of the past five years to date; the number of jobs created under this heading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23966/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which foreign direct investment has resulted in job creation in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23967/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 54. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which foreign direct investment continues to play a role in enterprises here resulting in job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23969/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects job creation to continue arising from foreign direct investment here over the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23973/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which major foreign direct investors here have been in a position to access EU supports in terms of science and innovation grant aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23968/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services Provision (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 56. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which science and innovation continues to play a role in the setting up of new or supporting existing enterprises here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23971/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 57. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects jobs to be created in the small and medium enterprise sector in the coming years; the way this compares with previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23972/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (5 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 59. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of small and medium enterprises in the manufacturing services sectors that have qualified for State or EU support in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23974/14]