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Other Questions: Consumer Protection (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: To be helpful to the Minister of State, the foundation in question keeps ones skin moisturised for up to 25 hours, providing a flawless foundation and finish all day for work and play. I asked the question to ascertain whether the Minister of State was satisfied-----

Other Questions: Consumer Protection (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: I have buckets of it in my car. If the Minister of State is satisfied, that is fine. However, bloggers and key influencers hold huge sway over how people view a product. We should consistently observe this issue and keep on top of it to ensure that, as online purchasing becomes more prevalent, those participating will be obligated to ensure a product is advertised accurately. Otherwise...

Other Questions: Consumer Protection (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 74. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she is satisfied with national consumer legislation in place to protect consumers from false advertising from online blogger influencers. [30637/18]

Other Questions: Consumer Protection (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Is the Minister satisfied with the national consumer protection legislation in place to protect consumers from false advertising from online blogger influencers. Observing how retail has evolved in recent years, there is a need to look at how we protect consumers when we have people who have a huge social media following. I refer to big bloggers who are key influencers in people's...

Other Questions: Brexit Supports (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Will the Minister of State at the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, update us on the uptake of the Brexit be prepared support grants provided by Enterprise Ireland to its client base? Will he make a statement on the matter?

Other Questions: Brexit Supports (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Behind the Minister of State's comprehensive reply there is poor uptake of the various schemes available to companies, for example, 2% of Enterprise Ireland's, EI, clients. EI was established for export. Only 2% of the exporting companies supported by EI have applied for the be prepared grant. There are 250,000 small businesses in this country and just 2,311 have filled out the Brexit...

Other Questions: Brexit Supports (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: The last thing we need to do is scaremonger business but at the same time we need to make sure there is access to information and that businesses are prepared for eventualities. There is one certain eventuality: on 29 March next year the UK will cease to be a member of the European Union. That is a certainty. What comes after that is grave uncertainty. We have to support businesses by...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 68. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions being taken to reduce the costs of doing business here and reverse Irish competitiveness deficiencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30834/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: What actions are being taken to reduce the cost of doing business in Ireland and to reverse Irish competitiveness deficiencies? I ask this question in light of the alarm bells being sounded in terms of how the economy is progressing and the inefficiencies creeping into the cost of doing business and the impact this is having on our competitiveness.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: There is no doubt that trade is improving and that we have increased growth, rising employment and decreasing unemployment but this is camouflaging major deficiencies within the broader economy. For example, insurance costs, childcare costs, housing costs, rental costs and so on are feeding into and underpinning uncompetitiveness in the broader economy. While we have a successful economy,...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland carried out a review of the housing shortage and found that there would be a requirement for 30,000 one and two-bedroom apartments in the greater Dublin area between now and 2022 to address the issue of facilitating accommodation for companies and FDI. Leaving aside indigenous housing need, we need to increase supply for FDI. Regardless of how one...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Labour Market (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 66. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has a long term plan in place to deal with skills shortages in various sectors; her views on whether the current employment permits system is fit for purpose for sourcing non-EU labour; and the strategies in place to deal with labour shortages. [30833/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Labour Market (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Has the Minister's Department a long-term plan in place to deal with the skills shortages in various sectors? Is the current employment permit system fit for the purpose of sourcing non-EU labour? What are the strategies in place to deal with labour shortages across the economy?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Labour Market (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: I thank the Minister for the reply. There is no doubt, based on the assessments made by the Department and stakeholders in industry, and by those who analyse the broader economy, that there are massive labour and skills shortages across huge swathes of the economy. The construction sector will have considerable difficulties meeting the demand that will be placed on it in the years ahead in...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Labour Market (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: I accept all that but the harsh reality is that the economy does need labour. There are considerable shortages in certain areas, including construction, agriculture, hospitality and transport. There are now shortages across the health care sector. There are labour shortages across huge swathes of the economy. If one wishes to highlight an indictment or failure of policy one need only look...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Proposed Legislation (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 83. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the introduction of legislation to enhance the powers of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board in view of the recommendation in the cost of motor insurance report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30634/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 88. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of regional IDA Ireland site visits in addition to vacant IDA Ireland properties nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30636/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 91. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the contingencies and supports in place to safeguard Irish SMEs and export businesses from a hard Brexit scenario; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30635/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 104. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on whether Ireland will attain the Innovation 2020 research and development intensity target of 2.5% of GNP; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30633/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (10 Jul 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 653. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive necessary medical treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30789/18]