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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: The total number of Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) applications for County Clare is 97.  Of that figure to date 75 have been approved for payment, and one is still being assessed.  21 applications have been refused.  Refusals have occurred due to eligibility requirements such as businesses not meeting the turnover criteria, turnover was not down 75%...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Agreements (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will be aware, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on EU Affairs has been considering CETA over the last several weeks with various interests setting out their perspectives and debating the terms of the Agreement with Oireachtas Members.  I myself participated last week in a good engagement with the Committee. I have previously set out the case for ratification by Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: My Department is represented on the Expert Advisory Group on Travel which provides advice to the Chief Medical Officer in relation to the designation and de-designation of countries for the purpose of mandatory hotel quarantine as provided for in the Health Act, 1947. My Department is also represented on the Senior Officials Group on COVID and International Travel which carried out the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: The COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme (CCGS) is the largest loan guarantee scheme in the history of the State.The Scheme provides €2 billion in lending, for terms up to five-and-a-half years and offers a range of lending products between €10,000 and €1 million at interest rates below market rates for similar type loans.  It is available to SMEs and small mid-caps...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: The Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID was introduced to help businesses not eligible for the Government’s COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) and the Fáilte Ireland Business Continuity grant or other direct sectoral grant schemes. The Scheme was launched on 9th March 2021 through the Local Authorities, with a closing date of 21st April for applications for Q1...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy has asked for the number of IDA client companies located in each county over the past 5 years, details of which are set out below: County 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Carlow 5 5 5 7 7 Cavan 9 8 7 7 7 ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: The Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Act 2021 was signed into law by the President on the 25th of May 2021 and I will be signing the Commencement Order that brings this legislation into effect this week. This legislation will provide myself and the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with the powers to enter into a legal agreement with the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: The COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme (CCGS) is the largest loan guarantee scheme in the history of the State.The Scheme provides €2 billion in lending, for terms up to five-and-a-half years and offers a range of lending products between €10,000 and €1 million at interest rates below market rates for similar type loans.  It is available to SMEs and small mid-caps...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: The total number of Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) applications for County Limerick is 306.  Of that figure to date 113 have been approved for payment, and 37 are still being assessed.  156 applications have been refused.  Refusals have occurred due to eligibility requirements such as the business’s turnover not being down 75% during the eligibility...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 200 together. The Government is committed to introducing a statutory sick pay scheme and work is well underway in this regard. Following a public consultation, regular consultation with the social partners, discussions with an interdepartmental group on sick pay and an international review of best practice, draft Heads of Bill are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a duplicate question from Deputy Louise O'Reilly today, I am including below the answer provided by my colleague Minister Damien English to the same question: The past year has been a difficult year for most businesses, including those in the Irish retail sector. The impact of both the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit have posed significant challenges for businesses and it is vital...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: As the largest private sector employer, and a key element in providing for the needs of society and indeed other sectors of the economy, it is vital that retail continues to develop capability and remain competitive.   Trading online is a very important route for retail businesses to grow and improve and will be an important element in their recovery over the longer term. The COVID-19...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: The total number of Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) applications for County Carlow is 56.  Of that figure 35 have been approved for payment.  21 applications have been refused.  Refusals have occurred due to eligibility requirements such as businesses not meeting the turnover criteria, turnover was not down 75% during the eligibility period, incomplete...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: My Department is committed to facilitating remote work adoption in a way that reaps the many benefits and mitigates any potential negative impacts. Many actions to facilitate remote working will also facilitate hybrid working. To promote remote work, my Department launched a Guidance for Working Remotely webpage (enterprise.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Remote...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: The timely provision of appropriate, innovative and cost-effective property and infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of multi national corporations (MNCs) that are at the forefront of the modern economy remains essential to winning FDI. IDA Ireland’s regional property programme ensures the supply of land, buildings and infrastructure in regional locations as required by...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: IDA’s new strategy 2021-2024 ‘Driving Recovery and Sustainable Growth’ has been developed in the context of the Government’s National Economic Plan. This strategy positions IDA to respond to the emerging trends that are accelerating as a result of the Covid-19 global pandemic. It identifies the opportunities for sustainable growth among IDA’s established...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Climate Change Policy (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: Climate action is one of the most pressing issues facing the Irish economy and society and my Department, in conjunction with the enterprise agencies, is actively pursuing opportunities for decarbonisation across the enterprise base and is integrating climate action into all aspects of departmental and agencies’ activities. Included in the IDA’s strategy, 2021-2024, is...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: IDA Ireland has decided to tender for a part-time Israel based Business Development Consultant. This person will represent IDA to support its efforts to win new investment. This is a model used across many territories. The Business Development Consultant will be expected to identify Israeli-headquartered target companies with potential for investing in Ireland, engage with senior...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: The COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme (CCGS) is the largest loan guarantee scheme in the history of the State.The Scheme provides €2 billion in lending, for terms up to five-and-a-half years and offers a range of lending products between €10,000 and €1 million at interest rates below market rates for similar type loans.  It is available to SMEs and small mid-caps...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (3 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: Our Economic Recovery Plan published this week sets an ambitious target to exceed pre-crisis employment levels by having 2.5 million people in work by 2024 and in more productive and resilient jobs. The Plan commits to a range of supports and policies that will invest in businesses and workers; help people get back into work, training or education; provide enhanced support for sectors that...