Results 821-840 of 4,073 for speaker:Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Remuneration (30 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The annual Pay allocations for the Department, its Offices and Agencies for the period 2014 to 2017 inclusive are highlighted in the following table: Pay Allocation 2014 2015 2016 2017 €m €m €m €m Department 19.901 23.834 24.523 25.550 Forfás 5.314 - - - Intertrade Ireland 1.319 1.267 1.262 1.262 IDA Ireland 21.800 21.475 21.382 22.454 Enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (30 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union will have a significant impact on our economy and I have tasked my Department with making Brexit our number one priority. Central to this approach, is understanding those impacts, positive and negative, across all policy areas of my Department and at a sectoral level. In this context, my Department has conducted a risk...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (30 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The National Competitiveness Council (NCC) reports to Government on key competitiveness issues facing the economy and offers recommendations on policy actions required to enhance Ireland’s competitiveness. The NCC is independent of Government and under its Terms of Reference is responsible for the management and direction of its own work programme. Since the UK referendum, the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Meetings (30 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: As part of my Department’s extensive engagement programme following on from the UK vote to leave the European Union, my officials have met with colleagues from, amongst others, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland to develop appropriate responses to address the needs of SMEs impacted by Brexit. In April 2017, I secured agreement from the Cabinet Committee for Economy, Trade and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (30 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 639 and 640 together. Since HP Inc. made the regrettable decision to close its facility in Leixlip, the IDA has been actively promoting the site to existing clients and potential investors and will continue to do so in the time ahead. I am hopeful that a new investor will be identified in due course and that further employment opportunities will...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (30 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The IDA continues to work hard to secure new foreign direct investment (FDI) for Ireland, including from companies that may be attracted to locate or expand here on account of Brexit. Convincing these companies to invest in Ireland, however, can be a delicate process that requires perseverance and patience. This is especially the case with regard to Brexit-related investment. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (30 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The objective of Ireland’s first National Mitigation Plan is to set out a broad trajectory to compliance with EU targets on greenhouse gas reductions across all sectors of the economy, as mandated under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act (2015). My Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation is continuing to play its part in the process behind the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (30 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I launched a new Regional Enterprise Development Fund yesterday (29 May 2017) along with Minister of State for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen TD. This competitive funding will be provided by my Department through Enterprise Ireland and is a key action to support the Regional Action Plan for Jobs and the Action Plan for Rural Development. Funding of up to €60m will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Retention (30 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The news that jobs will be lost at this company was very disappointing, both for the employees and for the local area. I understand that the company’s decision follows a global commercial review by the US owners. It is not in any way connected to the performance of the workers or the competitiveness of the Irish economy.   The Government has done everything it could to avert...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (30 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 645 and 646 together. The investigative shortcomings of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) identified by Judge John Aylmer in this case are unacceptable. They fell far short of the standard impartial, unbiased and thorough investigation we expect and demand. I have written to the Director of Corporate Enforcement on Wednesday May 24,...

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement: Statements (25 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Those questions need to be answered.

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement: Statements (25 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: May I just talk?

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement: Statements (25 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: She wants the floor; let her have it.

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement: Statements (25 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I do not know what the Deputy is saying.

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement: Statements (25 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: That is what I have done.

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement: Statements (25 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I am sorry, Deputy Burton, but that is what I have done.

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement: Statements (25 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Sorry, I beg your pardon. Yes.

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement: Statements (25 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I did meet him.

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement: Statements (25 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I met him------

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement: Statements (25 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: -----I think on 23 May.