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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: 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: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: The last formal round of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations, which was the eleventh round since negotiations began in 2013, took place from the 19 – 23October, 2015. I am pleased to report that negotiations between the EU and the US on trade and investment have accelerated and solid progress has been made. During this round, negotiators discussed all three...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: This company’s focus has shifted away from traditional manufacturing to being a more services and solutions based company. Following on from its voluntary redundancy programme as part of a global restructuring, the company has now consolidated its workforce in the three existing Irish sites and currently employs a total of over 2,300 staff. I was very pleased when the company announced...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: At the request of Deputy Griffin, Enterprise Ireland (EI) met a marine business in County Kerry who wanted to provide specialist training for ships' crews. EI referred the company to the Cork Business Innovation Centre (BIC) and suggested that they formulate a business plan. EI understands that the company has not progressed with the project since, nor sought a follow up meeting. I wish...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: At the request of Deputy Griffin, Enterprise Ireland contacted Mr Kerins in relation to the Tourism App Company but has not received a response. I have requested Enterprise Ireland to follow up again in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Development (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: IDA Ireland launched its new five-year strategy entitled Winning – Foreign Direct Investment 2015-2019in April of this year. The strategy has a strong focus on regional development, setting forth aims and strategies to achieve a significant increase in investment going into regional locations. To support that aim, IDA Ireland is rolling out a €150million capital investment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Amann facility is privately-owned and not in IDA Ireland’s property portfolio. It currently belongs to Bioatlantis, an indigenous Irish company, which occupies c.70,000 sq.ft. of the building for its own manufacturing requirements. The remaining 75% of the building is available for lease. Although not an IDA Ireland building, the agency continues to follow up on FDI...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: A new application for an employment permit may be submitted at any time, as long as there is no active application being processed at the time of submission. In the situation that is described, there is no active application, so a new application could be considered.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Since the start of the Action Plan for Jobs process in 2012, employment has increased by over 135,000 across the economy as a whole and has exceeded the initial target set by the Government for 2016. All regions have experienced jobs growth, but the rate of progress in some regions is less than in others. That is why the Government is placing an increased emphasis on supporting job creation...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher Initiative was introduced in 2007 in order to drive an on-going innovation culture shift within small enterprise by promoting and encouraging knowledge transfer between Ireland’s public knowledge providers and the small business community and creating greater synergies between the two. Under the initiative, vouchers worth €5,000 are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Expenditure (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Enterprise Ireland’s mission is to partner with entrepreneurs, Irish businesses, and the research and investment communities to develop Ireland’s international trade, innovation, leadership,and competitiveness. The ultimate objective is increased employment and prosperity in Ireland. Enterprise Ireland offers financial support to help companies investigate the viability of a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Funding (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Enterprise Ireland’s mission is to partner with entrepreneurs, Irish businesses, and the research and investment communities to develop Ireland’s international trade, innovation, leadership, and competitiveness with the ultimate objective of job creation. A key element of Enterprise Ireland’s strategy is to develop innovative companies through supporting research and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Finding a replacement industry for Carrickmacross remains a very high priority. I have been in regular contact with IDA Ireland to ensure that everything possible is being done to market the facility abroad through IDA’s network of overseas offices. I have also ensured that Enterprise Ireland is likewise marketing the facility to its client base. The premises are privately owned and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: County Cavan is marketed as part of IDA’s North East Region which consists of 3 counties, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan. There are 36 multinational companies based in the North East, employing 4,440 across the Region, of which 7 companies are located in Cavan employing 1,136 people. The North East also has a vibrant cluster of Indigenous companies with 80 based in Cavan and employing 4,048...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Appointments to State Boards (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Since March 2011, I have made 139 appointments to the Boards of the Agencies under my Department’s remit. Of these, 71 were within my discretion; 40 were as a result of a nomination process; and 27 were by virtue of the Office held and were not appropriate, therefore, for public advertisement. In one instance, the initial appointment was made prior to 2011. Of the 71 appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Appointments to State Boards (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Details of the chairpersons appointed to State boards under the aegis of my Department since March 2011 who have appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee are set out in the following tables. January to December 2015 Name of Chairperson Name of State board Title of Oireachtas Committee Date of Appearance Dónal de Buitléir Low Pay Commission Joint Oireachtas Committee on...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Commencement of Legislation (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Acts currently in force, for which I have lead responsibility which have parts or sections yet to be formally commenced, are as follows: Title of Act Section yet to be formally commenced Details or Purpose of Section Consumer Protection Act 2007 Sections 48 and 49 of the Consumer Protection Act 2007 have not been commenced as the Attorney General has advised that the provisions are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Living Wage (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: I can advise the Deputy that remuneration of the staff of the Department is as sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in line with Government policy. Within the time available it has not been possible to calculate an exact figure. However, I can advise the Deputy that the annual additional salary cost to the Department of introducing a minimum hourly rate of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Enterprise 2025, the Government’s long-term enterprise policy was launched in November this year. It is an ambitious strategy, with the objective of delivering growth over the next decade that is sustainable, led by strong export performance, builds on our sectoral strengths, and that is underpinned by innovation, productivity, cost effectiveness and competitiveness. We aim to build...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: There are a range of initiatives for the provision of space for start-up companies. These include community enterprise centres, incubation centres and business innovation centres. I should point out that Enterprise Ireland does not have the management of a portfolio of industrial buildings available for leasing and letting within its remit. However to support the delivery of property...