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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (26 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The UK’s exit negotiations from the EU will not commence until Article 50 has been triggered, which the UK Government have indicated they intend to do no later than the end of March 2017. These negotiations could take the maximum allowed period of two years to complete. Ultimately any deal on Article 50 will require the agreement of the EU Commission, Council and Parliament. ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: State Aid (26 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 220 together. The Government is acutely conscious of the uncertainty created by Brexit and the need to consider the types of supports that Irish businesses require to address the negative implications of Brexit and maintain their competitiveness. The UK vote has led to uncertainty in our trading relationships with the UK, resulting in large part from a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ticket Touting (26 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: As the Deputy is aware, there is ongoing public concern about the resale of tickets for entertainment and sporting events. In response to that concern, I recently launched a public consultation on the issue together with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Minister for Tourism and Sport. Though ticket resale has been the subject of considerable comment, there is a lack of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Innovation Union Scoreboard (26 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: As Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, I am committed to improving Ireland’s innovation performance. While we have fallen one place on the global Bloomberg Innovation Index, it can be noted that Ireland has improved across a number of the sub-indicators that make up this index. In particular, Ireland’s productivity has climbed from 12th to 6th place and in the area...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (26 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I always welcome academic contributions to the wider national debate on how Ireland can best benefit from our record high levels of foreign direct investment (FDI). I also accept that FDI can make an even bigger contribution, all over Ireland, than it is now. However, I think it is quite clear that the impact of FDI on our economy and society has been – and continues to be –...

Seanad: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: On Committee Stage on 14 December I thanked the Senators for their amendments but for the reasons I gave at the time I did not accept the amendments. As indicated, I am prepared to revert on Report Stage with an amendment to section 18 which accommodates the concerns Senators had in relation to section 18 and the publication of the controller’s annual report on the scheme. This...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Promoting cross-border trade in light of the potential impacts of Brexit is a key priority for the Government as a whole. It is, of course, hard to predict at this stage what the impact of Brexit will be for all of Ireland, including the border counties.  Much will depend on the nature of the deal that will be negotiated between the UK and the EU. This Government will seek, during that...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legislative Process (25 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016 completed Committee Stage in the Dáil on 22 November 2016. Enactment of the Bill remains a legislative priority for the Government. Accordingly, I hope Dáil Report Stage will be scheduled as soon as possible. Clearly, the timing of enactment thereafter will depend on the availability of parliamentary time. The Bill introduces financial...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: To drive the export led growth strategy, the Government through Enterprise Ireland is focused on a two key priorities to; (1) intensify its work with clients to maintain and grow UK exports and extend their reach into international markets, (2)   reinforce the competitiveness of clients with ambition by strengthening their productivity, innovation and management capability...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (25 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The EU has successfully concluded a number of important trade agreements and is in the process of negotiating or upgrading agreements with many more trading partners. Free Trade Agreements are designed to create opportunities by opening new markets for goods and services thereby increasing export and investment opportunities. On the 30th October 2016, the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Manufacturing Sector (25 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: My Department has previously engaged with the promoters of this facility in connection with a request for financial support to facilitate its possible development in Dublin.  There are, however, a number of significant financial, legal and logistical issues that remain to be addressed before further consideration can be given to the proposal. More broadly, I very much recognise...

Topical Issue Debate: Ticket Touting (24 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank the Deputies for their contributions to this debate. I understand the reasons they and the public are anxious to see action on this issue. If legislation is to be introduced to regulate ticket resale, an established procedure must be followed. This includes the preparation of a regulatory impact analysis. In Ireland, as in other countries, public consultation is an integral part...

Topical Issue Debate: Ticket Touting (24 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank Deputies Rock, Donnelly and Michael Healy-Rae for the work they have done and for raising this issue here. I share the concern of the Deputies and the public about the resale of tickets for major entertainment or sporting events at inflated prices. Although this concern is not new, it has been highlighted by the resale of tickets for the U2 and Coldplay concerts next July. I met...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ticket Touting (24 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: On Friday 20 January, I launched a public consultation on the resale of tickets for entertainment and sporting events in conjunction with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. The consultation is being undertaken in response to public concern at the resale of tickets for major entertainment and sporting events at a price often well in excess of their face value. Though ticket...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Directives (24 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I assume the Deputy is referring to the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Case 266/14 Federación de Servicios Privados del sindicato Comisiones obreras (CC.OO.) v Tyco Integrated Security SL, Tyco Integrated Fire & Security Corporation Servicios SA.  In that case the CJEU held that Article 2 of Directive 2003/88/EC of the European Parliament and of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Law (24 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Companies Act 2014, a seminal piece of legislative consolidation and reform, was commenced on 1 June 2015.  The timely commencement of this Act was complemented by the issuing of a number of statutory instruments to facilitate, among other things, orderly registration, court procedures, electronic filing, etc. An Explanatory Memorandum to the Act was published alongside Tables of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (24 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Science Foundation Ireland, an agency of my Department, is the national foundation for investment in scientific and engineering research and is the principal agency through which my Department funds research in third level institutions. Enterprise Ireland, also an agency of my Department is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Law (24 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) is the competent authority for the purposes of oversight of statutory audit in the State. The EU Audit Directive 2006/43/EC, as amended by Directive 2014/56/EU, sets out the working arrangements that must be put in place between IAASA and other third country competent authorities in order to facilitate inspections by those...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Supports (24 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I very much regret the decision by the company in question to close its facility in Mullingar. I understand the need to find new employment for the wider area and I have directed IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland (EI) to explore what potential opportunities there may be for new investment there. IDA Ireland is already engaging with both current and prospective clients to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Data (24 Jan 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 617 and 618 together. My Department is staffed at senior management level as set out in the table. Grade No. Remuneration level (Non-Personal Pension Contribution Scale and Personal Contribution Scale) Secretary General 1 Non PPC €176,350.00 Assistant Secretary 6 Non PPC €119,572.00 - €136,496.00PPC €125,761.00 -...