Results 601-620 of 7,954 for speaker:Peter Burke
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (4 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: I take on board both points made by Deputy Nash and both points made by Deputy O'Dowd in connection with this. I reiterate that the families of all those affected and those workers are to the forefront of our minds because it is a very significant employer that has had a generational impact within the town of Drogheda, and indeed beyond. The national planning framework sets out a very...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (4 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter, which concerns a huge number of people and their families across County Louth, in particular Drogheda, who are impacted by the decision. I met my Oireachtas colleagues and others in relation to this significant news earlier this week. I met officials from IDA Ireland earlier today to discuss this important issue. I reiterate my position and...
- Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (4 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: The Central Statistics Office compiles statistical data in relation to Goods Exports and Imports. According to the CSO data, the value of our goods imports from Switzerland was €8 billion in 2023 up 26% compared with 2022. The value of our goods exports to Switzerland was €4 billion in 2023 up 25% compared to 2023. Our top goods exports to Switzerland in 2023 were Medical...
- Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (4 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: Ireland’s labour market has shown remarkable resilience given the challenges Ireland has faced in recent years, including Brexit, the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and global inflationary pressures. According to the latest employment figures from the CSO’s Labour Force Survey, published on 23rd May of this year, total employment stood at 2.71 million in the first quarter of...
- Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Official Engagements (4 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: Each year, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland prepare a programme of trade missions and events which supports the goal of securing high-level market access for companies based in Ireland who are aiming to grow business overseas and increase domestic employment and showcasing opportunities for foreign direct investment in support of high-quality jobs and regional development throughout...
- Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Process (4 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: My Department has progressed a suite of legislative priorities over the last 2 years. Workers’ rights have been improved via the Sick leave Act, the Employment (collective redundancies and miscellaneous provisions) and companies (Amendment) Act and the Employment Permits Act. In addition, we have delivered a robust framework that underpins controlled goods, digital services, screening...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment (3 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: I thank the Cathaoirleach and members of the committee. I am now 13 weeks in my role, with my feet firmly under the desk. I look forward to working constructively with the committee in the days and months ahead. Before I read my statement, I wish both parties in the Aer Lingus dispute the very best today, on an important day for our country. Our connectivity as a small, open, island...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment (3 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: I thank the Deputy for her question. It is very important that this matter be resolved quickly. As I pointed out, every single industrial relations dispute is resolved. It is important to acknowledge that both parties to this dispute have a strong track record in dealing with the industrial relations infrastructure of the State. They have resolved disputes previously through that...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment (3 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: It is not about having a plan B. We all have to be honest.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment (3 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: I want to blow out of the water any narrative that the Government can usurp the Labour Court and the industrial relations machinery of the State.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment (3 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: That is what a plan B suggests. It brings forward the idea that there is a magic wand in the cupboard. I have no such wand. I want to be clear on that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment (3 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: When someone asks me whether I have a plan B, it is sending out a narrative that there is an alternative to the industrial relations machinery.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment (3 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: I regret the premise of the Deputy's question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment (3 Jul 2024)
Peter Burke: The premise of her question-----