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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Directives (6 Apr 2016)

Richard Bruton: Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 July 2002 on the application of international accounting standards (the “IAS Regulation”) is an EU Regulation with direct effect on the companies to which it applies. It provides that certain companies must prepare consolidated financial statements (or “group financial statements”) in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices Staff (6 Apr 2016)

Richard Bruton: As you will appreciate, I have no direct role in the day-to-day running of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs). Mentoring is an invaluable tool for new and existing businesses offered by the Local Enterprise Offices. This can be offered as a stand-alone support or in conjunction with direct financial aid in the form of a grant. Clients seeking a mentor complete an application, informing...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Construction Contracts (6 Apr 2016)

Richard Bruton: The Government approved the delegation of responsibility for implementation of the Construction Contracts Act, 2013 to me as Minister for Business and Employment. I am taking all the necessary steps to bring about implementation of the legislation and significant progress has been made to date. I appointed Dr. Nael G. Bunni as Chairperson of the Construction Contracts Adjudication Panel in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland (6 Apr 2016)

Richard Bruton: Enterprise Ireland is responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in world markets and works in partnership with these companies to help them start, grow, innovate, be competitive and secure export sales. In line with the FoodWise 2025 Strategy (and previously Food Harvest 2020), Enterprise Ireland is committed to working with food and drink companies to help them scale, be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services Provision (6 Apr 2016)

Richard Bruton: My Department and its Agencies have a number of supports available for those considering starting a business. The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are now the ‘first-stop-shop’ State support service for micro and small businesses in each local area. The LEOs provide advice and direction, covering all government supports and requirements, to anyone who wishes to start or expand a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (6 Apr 2016)

Richard Bruton: As you will appreciate, I have no direct role in the day-to-day running of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs). Mentoring is an invaluable tool for new and existing businesses offered by the Local Enterprise Offices. This can be offered as a stand-alone support or in conjunction with direct financial aid in the form of a grant. Clients seeking a mentor complete an application, informing...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (6 Apr 2016)

Richard Bruton: The Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2012 was enacted on 1 August 2012. The main purpose of the Act is to reform the existing system for the making of both Employment Regulation Orders (ERO) and Registered Employment Agreements (REA) and to provide for their continued effective operation. It also reinstates a robust system of protection for workers in these sectors in the aftermath of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (6 Apr 2016)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 and 228 together. There is no legal definition of the term “au pair” in Irish legislation, and individuals described as “au pairs”, “nannies” or “child-minders” are not exempted or treated as separate categories of workers under Irish employment law. Ireland’s body of employment rights...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (6 Apr 2016)

Richard Bruton: The last formal round of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations, which was the twelfth round since negotiations began in 2013, took place from the 22nd26thFebruary, 2016. I am pleased to report that the negotiations between the EU and the US have accelerated and significant progress has been made. During this round, negotiators discussed all three pillars of the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge sa Státseirbhís (6 Apr 2016)

Richard Bruton: Tá 809.5 post foirne coibhéise lánaimseartha ann i mo Roinn faoi láthair. Níor shainaithin mo Roinn, trína próiseas pleanála fórsa saothair, aon phoist dá bhfuil inniúlacht i nGaeilge ina réamhriachtanas. I suirbhé ar an bhfoireann a rinneadh sa bhliain 2012 chun leibhéal an éilimh ar sheirbhísí...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge sa Státseirbhís (6 Apr 2016)

Richard Bruton: I suirbhé ar an bhfoireann a rinneadh sa bhliain 2012 chun leibhéal an éilimh ar sheirbhísí trí Ghaeilge a ndéileálann an Roinn leis a fháil amach, deimhníodh gurbh an-íseal a bhí an líon cumarsáidí a fuarthas i nGaeilge le blianta beaga anuas, bíodh siad i scríbhinn, ar an nguthán nó ar bhonn duine...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Appeals Tribunal (22 Mar 2016)

Richard Bruton: I understand this case is before the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT).The EAT is independent in the exercise of its quasi-judicial function and I have no direct involvement in its day to day operations.However I understand that the case in question has been allocated a hearing date and a hearing notice will issue very shortly to the parties involved.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Properties (22 Mar 2016)

Richard Bruton: As part of the Regional Action Plan for Jobs 2015, IDA Ireland is set to invest €150 million over five years in property solutions designed to allow it to create opportunities to win additional projects for all regions. As part of this programme of investment, IDA Ireland is building nine advance facilities around the country, in particular in locations where the private sector has...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (22 Mar 2016)

Richard Bruton: Supporting enterprise development in all regions of the country in order to support job creation is a key objective of the Government, with initiatives such as the regional Action Plans for Jobs seeking to capitalise on the strengths and assets of each region to maximise enterprise growth and job creation. The North East/North West Action Plan for Jobs, launched on 30 November last, aims to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (22 Mar 2016)

Richard Bruton: In February 2015, the company in question announced job losses and the company said its Dublin facility would now focus on four of its key brands, with a €11.7m investment being made to improve the technology there. As the company and the union(s) have been in negotiations relating to future work practices and have availed of the State’s industrial relations machinery, namely...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Data (22 Mar 2016)

Richard Bruton: The application in question was received by my Department on 10thof March and payment of the fee was received on 14thMarch 2016. Applications are processed in strict date order from the date of receipt of payment. The processing times for employment permits are published and updated weekly on the Department’s website. Processing times in respect of this category of application are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (22 Mar 2016)

Richard Bruton: Employment data for both IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland is collected annually as part of my Department’s Annual Employment Survey. As a result, it is not possible to provide specific employment figures for 2016 as requested.In 2015,total employment in IDA Ireland client companies stood at 187,056, making 2015 the most successful year in the Agency’s history. Table A provides...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Policy (22 Mar 2016)

Richard Bruton: The South East region is a good example of what can be achieved in creating sustainable employment growth through strong collaborative effort at local level. The economic crisis hit the South East’s job numbers badly with the loss of 37,800 jobs from Q1 2007 to Q1 2012. However, through the focused collaborative approach and a range of reforms delivered in the region, over the period...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (22 Mar 2016)

Richard Bruton: The core objective of the South West Action Plan for Jobs is to support an ambitious programme of enterprise growth and job creation in region and it is on job creation that we will measure the success or otherwise of the Plan. The South West Action Plan for Jobs set a target to increase employment in the region by 10-15%, with the potential for up to an additional 40,000 to be employed in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (22 Mar 2016)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 125 together. IDA Ireland markets Kerry as part of its South West region, along with Cork. There are 12 IDA Ireland client companies employing 1,931 people in the county. 70% of all new IDA Ireland jobs come from existing client companies, so it is imperative that we ensure that the local supports are provided to maintain the presence of these...