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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Gift vouchers supplied to consumers are subject to the provisions of general consumer protection legislation, in particular the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 2007 on unfair, misleading and aggressive commercial practices and of the European Communities (Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts) Regulations 1995 (S.I. No. 27 of 1995). Gift vouchers that are not financial services...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The number of vacancies in each functional area of Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland and the percentage that these vacancies represent with regard to the staffing allocation in that function, are outlined in Table 1 and Table 2 below.The recruitment process is ongoing to fill the current vacancies outlined in the tables thus enabling Enterprise Ireland and the IDA to bring new skills and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Travel (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to answers Questions Nos. 528 and 529 together. Details of usage by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation of the Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) from March 2011 to December 2016 are set out in tabular form: 2011 Nil 2012 Dates Route Department 08/02/2012 – 09/02/2012 Baldonnel –Teteboro – Whiteplains – Teteboro...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Appointments to State Boards (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The State Boards under the aegis of my Department are listed in the following table together with the make up of each board and the percentage of each board that is made up of women. The composition of the State Boards under the aegis of my Department including gender balance is listed on www.stateboards.ie. Name of Agency No of Members Male Female Percentage of Men Percentage of Women...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I note that the parliamentary question response you refer to from my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality informed you that a decision letter from the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service issued to the person mentioned on 16 February 2016. The Tánaiste’s response went on to inform you that the same person was informed of their options in January 2013 and in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Support Services (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: My priority is to deliver on the Government’s goal to help create 200,000 additional jobs by 2020, including 135,000 jobs outside Dublin. The Government’s primary strategy to tackle long-term unemployment is to create the environment for a strong economic recovery through effective policies. In doing so it is hoped to promote competitiveness and productivity. I am working...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 535 to 537, inclusive, together. Since my appointment as Minister in May of this year I have secured an additional €100 million in funding for my Department's Vote for use in 2016 and 2017. It means that the Department will expend over €1.1 billion in capital supports in 2016 and 2017 for enterprise development, including supporting the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: IDA Ireland maintains statistics of site visits by potential investors only on a quarterly basis. The latest data available covers the first three quarters of 2016, during which there were 489 site visits countrywide. The breakdown by county of those visits is provided in the following table. The table also shows, on a county-by-county basis, the total number of IDA Ireland client company...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Portfolio (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The availability of an adequate supply of marketable serviced land, as well as office and industrial/technology buildings, in advance of demand is a key element in IDA Ireland’s ability to compete for mobile foreign direct investment. If the Agency did not have available properties to offer prospective investors it would significantly diminish its capacity to attract and win new...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The distribution of Current and Capital allocations as per the 2016 Revised Estimates Volume for the Offices and Agencies under the aegis of my Department is set out in the following table. - Current (Gross figures) Capital (Gross Figures) Intertrade Ireland €1.93 million €5.53 million IDA Ireland €41.68 million €112 million National Standards...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Recruitment (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: It is not possible at this time to be specific on the distribution of the additional posts across my Department and each State Agency in 2017 as the 2017 Revised Estimates Volume – or REV - is still being finalised, albeit that the 2017 REV will be published shortly by my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. It is also important to note that each Agency will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The North East/North West (NE/NW) Action Plan for Jobs is stimulating job creation across the region, including counties Cavan and Monaghan, by facilitating collaborative initiatives between the public and private sector, and through the provision of new competitive funds, awarded through Enterprise Ireland to support the regional enterprise projects. The core objective of the NE/NW...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: State Bodies Property (16 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: IDA Ireland markets Cavan and Monaghan as part of its North East region. Both counties have a business and technology park. In Cavan, there is a 41-acre park at Killygarry, 29 acres of which are available for investment. In Monaghan, there is a 42-acre park at Knockaconny, 18 of which are available for investment. IDA Ireland continues to seek new investors for both business parks....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Unfortunately the Ministers of State, Deputy Pat Breen and Deputy John Halligan, cannot be here this afternoon due to official commitments and they asked me to pass on their apologies to the committee for their absence. Depending on the committee’s work programme, it might like to consider inviting them to a future meeting to discuss the impacts of Brexit on areas within their remit....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Financial services is an area where Ireland could see increased foreign direct investment on foot of Brexit. The reasons for that are well documented. Ireland is remaining as a member of the EU and the eurozone and our capital has become internationally recognised as the home of an array of international financial service providers. Ireland's proximity to the UK and the fact that we are an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I can tell the Deputy that the IDA has stated publicly that it has had site visits to Ireland and there is genuine interest. Obviously, on a confidential level, I cannot be specific and, to be honest, the IDA does not always tell me what the companies are. However, we are expecting early decisions in quarter 1 of 2017. I am optimistic that it will happen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Chairman asked about the appointment of a Minister for Brexit. Brexit touches on all Departments to a greater or lesser extent. As such, it requires a whole-of-Government response. My Department is a key player in the Government-wide committee structure working to prepare for negotiations on the UK exit from the EU with a focus on minimising risks and maximising opportunities. This...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Deputy mentioned the report published by the House of Lords. The Government contributed to the report and the Irish ambassador to the UK appeared before the committee. Also, senior officials contributed key reports and findings to the committee in order to make sure the House of Lords was aware of Ireland's unique position. It will be game on when Article 50 is triggered. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: On 6 December Mr. Michel Barnier gave his first press conference since being appointed the EU Commission's chief Brexit negotiator. On that occasion he noted that we are in uncharted territory and explained his personal understanding of border issues on the island of Ireland. He also underlined his commitment to preserving the success of the Good Friday Agreement. I believe the European...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: That is absolutely correct. Our Department has funded IDA Ireland by €250,000, which was announced for the first time in this committee, to make sure that it gets out there and can compete. Positive messages, our track record and our education and skills base were mentioned. Our educational institutions will respond to companies coming into Ireland. Limerick is a very good example...