Results 81-100 of 2,421 for long speaker:Simon Coveney

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...were here with the committee in recent weeks. We will work with them and representatives of other business bodies to ensure appropriate communication with business on the obligations and on a fair, long lead-in time to enable us to support businesses in making any changes they need to make.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...skills list to try to ease the work permit application process, now is the time for us to think about that. We have had consultation with different industry bodies and so on. It is quite a long list already, but I am sure there are categories that need to be on it that are not. There is an opportunity to address that over the next few weeks. It is worth saying the work permit process...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...Government for approval in the next few weeks. In terms of access to finance, there are some interventions in this space from Government. For example, the growth and sustainability loan scheme, GSLS, is a new long-term loan guarantee scheme jointly developed by my Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, underpinned by resources from the European Investment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: It has long been acknowledged by stakeholders that the industrial and provident societies legislation governing most Irish co-operatives is outdated and lacks clarity in several areas. As a consequence, the current model is not considered an attractive option for incorporation, in contrast to the modern environment available under company law. Reform of the legislation is long overdue and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...the challenge of getting quayside to actually assemble this huge infrastructure, which is not easy to do. Ports on the west coast of the UK are pretty full. Infrastructure of this size cannot be towed for long distances, which poses real problems. We need to build port capacity on this island and, of course, in some of the key ports that I have mentioned. We very focused on doing so...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...so on, many farmers were getting more than 60 cent per litre for their milk for a period last year. That certainly has fallen now into the low 40s. That is a huge change to their margin. I have long been a strong advocate for strong producer groups, effectively co-operative type structures for primary producers of food, whether that is in beef or in other sectors, so that they can...

Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Statements (26 Apr 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...the formation of a Government and a functioning Executive. The usual suspects would be sent out to criticise us in the media. Then, in turn, others will come out who agree with our position, and the long circular standoff will continue. The alternative to that negative, circular, corrosive narrative in Northern Ireland entails all political leaders choosing to see the 25th anniversary...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Consultations (20 Apr 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...value was €96,000 over 2021 and 2022) 48,737 Annual Employment Survey 14,815 Annual Business Survey of Economic Impact 49,445 Review of Long-Term Lending Needs of Irish Business (figure provided represents actual expenditure in 2022, total project value was €60,000 over 2021 and 2022) 18,287 ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (20 Apr 2023)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy will be aware, in 2018 Central Pharma took out a long-term lease on the Advanced Technology Building in Tralee. After some significant delays, I am informed that last year the company commenced business in Tralee providing warehousing for its first customers. However, the very latest information provided by the company is that they have one vacancy in Tralee since their...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...the Deputy. I have huge time for the Deputy as he knows. The ambition this country has for offshore renewable is in large part due to Deputy Eamon Ryan's relentless pursuit of this agenda for a long time in politics and long before this Government, and his vision in this regard in wanting to make Ireland Europe's capital of offshore renewable generation. We will achieve this. I agree...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2023)

Simon Coveney: We have, along with the decisions of recent months, made a decision to increase the number of social housing acquisitions by 1,500 this year and supply an additional 1,000 homes through targeted leasing initiatives this year and next. We have amended the capital advance leasing facility used by approved housing bodies so they can provide more homes faster. There is a long list after that. ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (22 Mar 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...operations in Cork, Limerick, and Dublin. IDA Ireland is engaged with the leadership teams of these sites across a multitude of strategic and operational initiatives. The company is a resilient and long-standing business, and I am informed it is in a good financial position. Furthermore, while current economic conditions are challenging, Dell Technologies is seen as in a strong position to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Civil Service (22 Mar 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...through its Advance Payment of Fees (APF) Scheme which aims to facilitate the Department in building appropriate skill and expertise levels, while supporting officers in self-development and life-long learning. The APF Scheme is governed by the Department of Finance Circular 23/07 and applies to courses of study which are provided by recognised educational institutions or professional...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Sustainable Development Goals (21 Mar 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...manner supportive of high labour standards in growing further the all-island economy. Ireland’s White Paper on Enterprise 2022-2030, published in December of 2022, sets out Ireland’s industrial policy for the medium- to long-term, to realise the vision of a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable enterprise growth model for Ireland in the future.The White Paper notes the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Prices (8 Mar 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...’s economy. A broad range of measures is being progressed to mitigate the pain of these increases in the short-term while investing in a secure and competitive energy market for the medium and long-term. For example, last week I Government announced changes to the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) to make it more accessible for businesses, with further changes to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (23 Feb 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...Organization, WTO, rules and so on. I will go through the written response and then we can try to get at what the Deputy is really looking for. Success on export markets is crucial to the long-term growth of Irish businesses and the economy. As the Deputy is aware, assistance for companies focused on growth through international sales is a priority for my Department and our...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Regulations (23 Feb 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...of the green transition, was discussed. Ireland views a level playing field as a key support to competitiveness and productivity. The Council generally supported the need for a joined-up approach to ensure long term EU competitiveness, that is based on preserving the Single Market and the level playing field. The Commission has since consulted Member States on draft proposals and my...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (23 Feb 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...company valuations and this recalibration is not unexpected. The focus of my Department and our agencies is on continued partnership with these companies to grow their presence in Ireland in the long run and deepen their impact in the Irish economy. Ireland’s business environment has supported the success and the resilience of the tech sector in this country for decades. Our...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (23 Feb 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...in regional locations to meet the needs of current and prospective clients. In 2021, IDA Ireland acquired a new landbank at the Mell in Drogheda, Co Louth. This landbank will form part of IDA’s long term strategic plans to position Drogheda and the wider Mid-East region to compete for FDI investment. Since acquiring the landbank, IDA has undertaken an infrastructure review with...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Policy (23 Feb 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...company valuations and this recalibration is not unexpected. The focus of my Department and our agencies is on continued partnership with these companies to grow their presence in Ireland in the long run and deepen their impact in the Irish economy. Ireland’s business environment has supported the success and the resilience of the tech sector in this country for decades. Our...