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Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (1 Dec 2015)

Gerald Nash: I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality who regrets that she cannot be present due to other official commitments. She is grateful to the Deputy for raising this important matter in the House. She is aware of the concerns about rural crime, burglary in particular. She considers that burglary is a persistent and highly damaging crime, particularly in the very...

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: Indeed. I can whistle for that. I remind Deputy Finian McGrath that the Microfinance Ireland operation is in place. The performance of that body is improving all the time. It presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises at a micro level to gain access to finance at reasonable rates when they need it, where they need it and in a timely fashion. We have made some...

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: On 5 November, I moved that the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015 be read a Second Time and I informed the House that I planned to table significant Committee Stage amendments thereto. I emphasise the Government's commitment to making a considerable change to the existing legislation, as was pointed out by the review, namely, strengthening and improving the guarantee in terms of risk...

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: I saw the posters.

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: I was hoping the Deputy would invite me to address the meeting.

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: I will bring another Minister of State, Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Other Questions: Startup Gathering (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: The Action Plan for Jobs 2015 outlined an action in respect of a national week of events promoting entrepreneurship and showcasing Ireland’s startup sector to entrepreneurs from all over the globe, including the Irish diaspora, with the message "Start, Scale, Succeed from Ireland." The initiative that was put in place as a result was the Startup Gathering. It featured more than 400...

Other Questions: Startup Gathering (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: We are working to finalise the elements that will inform part of the package for the action plan for jobs 2016. While we are not in a position to discuss those here today, there will be a very clear suite of proposals, many of them emanating from changes introduced in the budget this year to help the enterprise sector, but also to build on the publication of the national entrepreneurship...

Other Questions: Startup Gathering (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: I agree with Deputy Kyne that the startup sector has been the unsung hero of our economic recovery. There has been a record number of new company registrations over the past couple of years, which is very encouraging for those of us interested in creating and helping startups. Coming from a constituency that includes Ireland's two largest towns, I agree that we have to focus on improving...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fishing Industry (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: The point is that the Government is acting now. In a very short period we have brought the relevant Departments and agencies together to address this egregious issue. We now have a system in place in which everyone can have confidence. I compliment the members of the task force from a range of Departments who were involved in this for their efficacy and for the delivery of this outcome in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fishing Industry (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: We are providing an opportunity to a considerable number of non-EEA workers who are engaged in this system to be considered employees. The new permit scheme will be very robust. The State will hold a central depository of relevant permits that are in play at any given moment. The Deputy will be aware that the number of permits in the scheme has been set at 500. For the first few months of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fishing Industry (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: Concerns about exploitation of vulnerable migrant workers in this sector are global in nature. In order to address the complex array of issues facing the State in monitoring compliance with workplace legislation in the fishing industry, the Government established a task force a few weeks ago on allegations regarding the treatment of workers on Irish fishing trawlers. Arising out of the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Initiatives (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: The latest data from the Quarterly National Household Survey for the third quarter of 2015 shows an increase in the labour force for those between 20 and 34. This encouraging trend echoes the strong employment data throughout the QNHS, including a revision that puts the unemployment rate below 9 per cent in October. There were 685,300 people between the age of 20 and 34 in the labour force...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Closures (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: Neither I nor Minister Bruton have met Natrium Limited. However, in the context of preparing my Report to Government on the sale and liquidation of Clerys, I wrote to Natrium Limited on three occasions requesting a meeting to discuss the situation regarding the unexpected liquidation of OCS Operations, the subsequent redundancy of Clery's workers and its plans for the future of the Clery's...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: I am currently engaged in a public consultation on the University of Limerick’s study on the prevalence of zero hours contracts among employers in Ireland. The consultation process commenced on 9thNovember and will run over an eight week period to 4thJanuary 2016. My Department has published on its website a Consultation Document designed to assist interested parties in making a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (26 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: I am currently engaged in a public consultation on the University of Limerick’s study on the prevalence of zero hours contracts among employers in Ireland. The consultation process commenced on 9th November and will run over an eight week period to 4th January 2016. My Department has published on its website a Consultation Document designed to assist interested parties in making a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay Commission Remit (25 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: The principal function of the Low Pay Commission is, once each year, to examine the national minimum hourly rate of pay and to make a recommendation to the Minister respecting the rate. The Commission is also charged with submitting a report on the matters considered when making the recommendation The Report submitted to me on July 17 recommends a rate of €9.15 as the national...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Internship Scheme Placements (24 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: Arrangements which may be described as internships are not defined by Irish legislation. Depending on the particulars of the individual arrangement, the participants may have entitlements to protection under employment law. Any persons with questions or complaints regarding their rights under employment law should contact Workplace Relations Customer Service on lo-call 1890 80 80 90 or at...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (24 Nov 2015)

Gerald Nash: Arrangements which may be described as internships are not defined by Irish legislation. Depending on the particulars of the individual arrangement, the participants may have entitlements to protection under employment law. Any persons with questions or complaints regarding their rights under employment law should contact Workplace Relations Customer Service on lo-call 1890 80 80 90 or at...