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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Supports (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The terms of reference for the review of the Succeed-in-Ireland initiative have yet to be finalised. The review will be commissioned following their completion. The Succeed-in-Ireland initiative was operated by Connect Ireland on the basis of a contract between it and IDA Ireland. The IDA's only financial obligations in connection with the initiative are those that arise from that...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: My responsibility, as Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, is to ensure that Ireland as a whole is best placed to capitalise on whatever foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities may emerge on account of Brexit. I regularly engage with IDA Ireland about its Brexit related requirements and issues in connection with securing new investment for all counties...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: On 29 March 2017, Prime Minister Theresa May formally notified the European Council of the UK's intention to leave the EU in accordance with Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.  This means that the two-year exit process has now commenced. My Department has contributed to the central risk assessment, coordinated by the Department of the Taoiseach, over the course of the past...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The IDA continues to work hard to both identify and pursue new opportunities for foreign direct investment (FDI) for Ireland that may arise on account of Brexit. This process involves engaging with potential clients, both at home and abroad, in connection with various issues associated with locating or expanding here. As Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, I work closely...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: On 15 February 2017, the European Parliament voted in support of the provisional application of CETA.  The process of ratification can now commence in some 43 national parliaments and regional assemblies across the EU according to their constitutional requirements. In Ireland’s case, the Dáil will be part of the final decision to ratify the Agreement. My understanding is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Property Portfolio (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Firstly, I would like to make it clear that the factory concerned is not under the ownership of Enterprise Ireland or IDA Ireland. The facility concerned is not a client of either agency. Both Agencies have engaged with the relevant parties about marketing the facility as suitable for potential investors. The property has also been included on the IDA’s database of available office...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Under its current strategy, IDA Ireland has targeted an increase of 30% to 40% in foreign direct investment (FDI) in every region outside Dublin by 2019. The data available shows that progress is being made towards achieving this goal, with 173 site visits recorded in the first quarter of this year.  This is an increase of over 20% on 2016, when 136 visits were recorded for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 88 together. My Department and its Agencies continue to monitor and assess carefully the various issues in connection with Brexit that may impact on foreign direct investment and employment in Ireland. We also regularly engage directly with companies regarding concerns they have surrounding the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. Our...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: My Department’s agencies are actively supporting companies to prepare for Brexit. Enterprise Ireland (EI) is in in regular contact with some 600 clients who are most reliant on the UK market. A key focus is to support companies in sustaining and growing exports to the UK while also supporting diversification into new markets. The EI #PrepareforBrexit communications campaign...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The goal of this Government is to support the creation of an additional 200,000 jobs by 2020 with 135,000 jobs outside Dublin. This is a whole of Government effort and is delivered through our integrated Action Plan for Jobs. Since the first Action Plan for Jobs was launched in early 2012, almost 206,000 more people are at work. Over 66,000 jobs were created during 2016. Employment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Income Data (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Exchequer Income Tax receipts of €1,762 million collected in April were 1.0% or €19m below monthly target. This represents a 0.8% or €14m increase compared to April 2016. The Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Finance have stated that they are examining the matter. Of late, the bulk of this jobs growth has been in full time employment, representing a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services Provision (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The total value of grants paid by IDA Ireland to client companies since 2010 are outlined in the following table. Year Amount 2010 €120,440,184 2011 €96,757,220 2012 €89,326,201 2013 €87,951,297 2014 €87,487,265 2015 €97,737.583 Grants paid in a particular year are not necessarily linked to either the investments won or the jobs created...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I am deeply engaged with all my Department’s agencies to ensure sufficient supports are in place to safeguard Irish jobs and exports in response to both the short term and long term impact of Brexit. Enterprise Ireland (EI), the Local Enterprise Offices, InterTrade Ireland and IDA Ireland have clear plans in place to mitigate challenges and maximise opportunities arising. In...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Directives (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The European Union (Action for Damages for Infringements of Competition Law) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 43 of 2017), which were signed into law on 13 February 2017, gives effect to Directive 2014/104/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 November 2014 on certain rules governing actions for damages under national law for infringements of the competition law provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The minimum remuneration thresholds for each employment permit type are laid out in regulations made under the Employment Permits Act 2006, as amended. It is the case that the regulations already provide for a lower salary threshold of €27,000 for General Employment Permits where the application is in respect of a foreign national who has graduated in the last 12 months from...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Employment Permits Section informs me that this General Employment Permit application was refused on the 28/03/2017 on the grounds that a significant amount of documentation confirming that the application was in respect of an eligible carer in a private home was not provided.  The applicant did request a review of this decision, however, as this request for review was received...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Arms Trade (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Items which are classified as "military goods" from an export control perspective and which are exported from Ireland involve components rather than military equipment. Military licences issued to date by the Department for the export of arms have been limited to those issued to individuals holding sports firearms. All export licence applications, whether for Dual-Use or Military...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Portfolio (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Under its current strategy, IDA Ireland has targeted an increase of 30% to 40% in foreign direct investment (FDI) in every region outside Dublin by 2019. The data available shows that progress is being made towards achieving this goal, with 173 site visits recorded in the first quarter of this year. This is an increase of over 20% on 2016, when 136 visits were recorded for the same period....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Directives (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Section 363 of the Companies Act 2014 Act provides that a small company loses its entitlement to the audit exemption if it does not file its annual return on time. Recital 43 of the EU Accounting Directive (Directive 2013/34/EU) does state that the “annual financial statements of small undertakings should not be covered by the audit obligation, as audit can be a significant...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Community Enterprise Centres (16 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: My Department, through Enterprise Ireland and the 31 Local Enterprise Offices across the country, provides a range of supports to help companies start, grow and export. Results of research carried out in 2014 showed that since the launch of the first Community Enterprise Centre (CEC) scheme in 1989, €64 million has been approved via Enterprise Ireland for the development of CECs across...