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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Strategies (13 Jun 2023)

Simon Coveney: In December of last year, my Department published the White Paper on Enterprise, which outlines the Government’s approach to enterprise policy for the period to 2030. The White Paper sets out Governments vision for Irish-based enterprise to succeed through competitive advantage founded on sustainability, innovation and productivity as well as delivering rewarding jobs and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Data Protection (13 Jun 2023)

Simon Coveney: Whether they are working from home or the office, all staff members of my Department are issued with secure, encrypted laptops which are regularly updated, and which connect directly to the Department’s network using secure, encrypted channels. Those laptops are by default connected directly to the Department’s network and staff are advised to save all data to that network. ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Funding (1 Jun 2023)

Simon Coveney: Under the Housing for All plan, my Department is working to promote innovation and increased productivity in the residential construction sector, including the more widespread adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). To promote research and development and disseminate the best and most relevant innovations to the players in the construction value-chain in Ireland, my Department with...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2023)

Simon Coveney: My Department and the bodies under our aegis are committed to providing an efficient, timely, professional, and courteous service to all our customers. The tables below list the email addresses at which members of the Oireachtas can contact the bodies under the aegis of my Department: DETE Agencies Email address Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (31 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: Budget Allocation for Skills for Better Business. - Current Capital Total 2023 €62,000 Nil €62,000 Skills for Better Business was launched on in November 2022. It comprises an Online Tool for SME management skills assessment, complemented by a sign-posting resource providing quick contact...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (31 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: The Innovation Voucher Programme was developed to build links between Ireland's publicly funded knowledge providers (i.e. higher education institutes, public research bodies) and small and medium-sized businesses. Innovation Vouchers worth €5,000 are available to assist a company or companies to explore a business opportunity or problem with a registered knowledge provider. ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Climate Change Policy (31 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: The total budget allocation for 2023 for the Climate Toolkit 4 Business is €10,000 to cover website hosting, maintenance and minor routine development. The development of the Climate Toolkit 4 Business was a joint project between my Department and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications. The Toolkit acts as a directory to the wide range of available State agency...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Schemes (31 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: Increasing employment opportunities for disabled persons involves the tackling of barriers to labour force participation and a whole of Government response. Government’s approach to supporting employment for people with disabilities is set out in the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities (2015 – 2024), led by the Department of Children, Equality,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (31 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: On 23 March 2023, the Accenture CEO announced that the company would be cutting 2.5% of its global workforce, or 19,000 people. In her communication, she stated that while Accenture continues to hire to support its strategic growth priorities during 2023, actions were needed to streamline operations and transform "non-billable" corporate functions in order to reduce costs. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (31 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: In March of this year, Meta's CEO outlined a global restructuring and downsizing indicating that the company would reduce the size of its recruiting team in March and would then announce restructurings and layoffs in its tech groups in late April and business groups in late May. This equated to 10,000 job cuts globally and Meta said it will close around 5,000 "open" roles that had not yet...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Disability Services (30 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: There is no record in my Department of correspondence from the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in relation to the matter raised.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Childcare Services (30 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: My Department does not make a financial contribution to, the sourcing or provision of childcare or créche facilities for the children of staff of the Department. Staff of my Department may be entitled to national supports provided through Government Schemes such as the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Scheme which provides early childhood care and education for children of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Public Procurement Contracts (30 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: The procedural rules which apply to public procurement contracts are clearly defined. The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) which processes public procurement contracts in Ireland has lead responsibility in this area.The OGP operates as a Division of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER). It has been the consistent policy of successive Irish Governments to support the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Expenditure (30 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: My Department spent a total of €1,094,589 on external legal teams, HR specialists, accountancy firms, and consultants in 2022. This amount also includes ICT consultancy. The Department considers hiring external consultants or specialists in cases where there is not the necessary expertise to deliver the project in-house, in cases where an external assessment is deemed essential,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: National Minimum Wage (30 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: The Low Pay Commission, which was established in 2015 as an independent body, makes recommendations designed to set a minimum wage that is fair and sustainable and one that will not have significant negative consequences for employers and competitiveness. Since its establishment, the Low Pay Commission has made eight annual recommendations, resulting in a 30.6% increase in the minimum wage...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Data Protection (25 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: My Department regularly reviews its policies on foot of advice received from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This advice is based on risk assessments carried out by the NCSC which is, I understand, subject to continuous review. The NCSC recently issued updated guidance for the use of mobile devices and Departmental policies are being further updated to reflect this advice. My...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Housing Provision (24 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: Enterprise Ireland engages with the property technology sub-sector, with a number of proptech companies on its books, as well as more that are defined as ‘construction services’ companies, many of whom are start-ups. Enterprise Ireland offers a wide range of financial supports for start-ups, such as equity investment, development grants and non-financial supports such as...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Funding (24 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: The Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) was established in 2018 to encourage collaboration in the development and deployment of disruptive innovative technologies, on a commercial basis, targeted at tackling national and global challenges. It is managed by my Department and administered by Enterprise Ireland. DTIF focuses on the ability of Irish enterprises to drive disruptive...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Missions (24 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: On 15 May last I led a joint Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland Trade Mission to New York and Boston to boost trade relationships with key IDA client companies and promote world class Irish companies with leading market positions in the US. The Trade Mission took place on the back of record Irish exports to North America of $5.5 billion in 2022. North America now accounts for 17% of all...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (23 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: Last week, IDA Ireland client, SHEIN officially launched its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters, based in Dublin City Centre. The Dublin office will host SHEIN’s strategic IT hub for EMEA and will function as the centre of SHEIN’s operations in the region. Sustainability considerations, including the company’s corporate level approach to the...