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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government previously introduced a €12bn package of supports for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. Full details on all COVID-19 supports for business...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Data Centres (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: In June 2018, the ‘Government Statement on the Role of Data Centres in Ireland’s Enterprise Policy’ was published by my Department, following consultation across Government, including with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment. The Statement sets out clearly that the existing demand for data centre development poses...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Directives (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: Directive 2019/1/EU to empower the competition authorities of the Member States to be more effective enforcers and to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market is due for transposition by 4 February 2021. In transposing the ECN+ Directive, the Department is liaising with the Department’s Legal Advisors and the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) on what additional powers...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: Section 9 (5) of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 provides that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is independent in the performance of its functions. As enforcement matters generally are part of the day-to-day operational work of the CCPC, I, as Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, have no direct function in these matters....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: Employment rights and the legislation relating to these rights are currently under the remit of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.  These will shortly move to my Department as part of a wider transfer of functions.   Ireland already has a comprehensive body of employment legislation, in respect of which the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on communities, businesses, families and individuals across the country. The priority of the Government remains the wellbeing of our people and communities. We are now increasing our focus on business and on getting as many people as possible back to work. The July Stimulus Package will help get Ireland’s businesses back on their feet and get as many...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Insurance Costs (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Programme for Government states: “Insurance costs are a hugely significant issue for businesses, motorists, households and a range of sporting, community, and voluntary groups. We need to ensure that insurance acts as a safety net that enables our economy and our society to fully function. Addressing high claim pay-outs and competitive issues will be critical in building an...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider suite of measures for firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. This package is a significant step-up in assistance available for all businesses in all sectors at this very difficult...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government previously introduced a package of supports for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. Full details on all COVID-19 supports for business are available...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider suite of measures for firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. This package is a significant step-up in assistance available for all businesses in all sectors at this very difficult...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government previously introduced a  package of supports for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. Full details on all COVID-19 supports for business are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: On 23rdJuly 2020 I announced that in order to further support enterprises as the economy reopens and resumes activity, further grant funding of €300m will be provided to businesses through an enhanced Restart Grant. The maximum grant available will rise to €25,000 (up from €10,000) and the minimum payment will be €4,000 (up from €2,000). Firms that accessed...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997.  The Guidelines for the 33rd Dáil, which incorporate the principles of section 11 of the PMSA Act,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider suite of measures for firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. This package is a significant step-up in assistance available for all businesses in all sectors at this very difficult...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government previously introduced a package of supports for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. Full details on all COVID-19 supports for business are available...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: Since 2015, the Department has made one payment to Sodexo Ireland in December 2019. This related to catering services totalling €5,277.01, inclusive of VAT, for a "Future Jobs Ireland" conference.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider suite of measures for firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. This package is a significant step-up in assistance available for all businesses in all sectors at this very difficult...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider suite of measures for firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. This package is a significant step-up in assistance available for all businesses in all sectors at this very difficult...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government previously introduced a package of supports for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. Full details on all COVID-19 supports for business are available...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 134 together. On 23rdJuly 2020 I announced that in order to further support enterprises as the economy reopens and resumes activity, further grant funding of €300m will be provided to businesses through an enhanced Restart Grant. The additional €300m being provided in the stimulus package will allow further categories of businesses to...