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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Action Plan for Jobs initiated by Government in 2012 has sought to harness the potential of all sectors of the economy for employment growth and to ensure we capture new and emerging areas of opportunity throughout the country. The most recent data from the CSO indicates that employment has grown in all regions and in all sectors of the economy over the last four years, with 135,800...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: I share the Deputy’s concerns regarding job losses in the Carrick on Shannon area. However I am heartened by the latest CSO data which shows that broadly speaking the unemployment rate has halved, with 22,700 less people unemployed in the Border and Midland regions since 2012. The details are that unemployment in the Border Region (which includes Leitrim) has fallen from 17.7% to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: The number of IDA Ireland supported jobs in Donegal in 2014 was 2,612. This represents a net increase of 758, or 41%, over the 2010 figures of 1,854. When evaluating inward investment it is important to note that approximately 70% of all FDI investment won by IDA Ireland comes from its existing client base. Therefore, working with stakeholders is exceptionally important in positioning any...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: A key objective of the Action Plan for Jobs process, which this Government commenced in 2012, was to rebuild our economy based on enterprise and entrepreneurship, talent, innovation and exports, in order to provide a solid foundation for future growth and to provide employment opportunities for all age cohorts. The goal of this Government has been to replace all of the jobs lost during the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Export Controls (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: My Department is responsible for controls on the export of military items from Ireland. Under Irish law, military export licences must be sought in respect of the goods and technology, and any components thereof, listed in the Annex to the Control of Exports (Goods and Technology) Order, SI.216 of 2012 which reflects the EU Common Military List. My Department is also responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund Application Numbers (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: Microfinance Ireland (MFI) has informed me that as at 30th September, 2015, 12 Young Entrepreneurs under the age of 25 have obtained loans from MFI. MFI has had meaningful engagement with young entrepreneurs following on from the publication of the Review of MFI which was published earlier this year. This has included extending the availability of a specific customised loan product which is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: The liquidation of OCS Operations Limited is currently in the hands of liquidators under the supervision of the High Court. The High Court was informed at the hearing on 6 July that the liquidators have identified a number of matters which they intend to investigate as part of the liquidation process. It is only when all the facts and events leading up to the winding up of the company are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Development (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) plays a key role in advising the Government on the current and future skills needs of the economy. The EGFSN provides information on employment trends, job opportunities and demand for skills through the annual “National Skills Bulletin” and the “Vacancy Overview” reports. It also provides information on the supply...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: The EU Commission’s mandate to negotiate with the U.S. also includes in its scope, investment protection. This is designed to ensure that Irish and EU enterprises trading into 50 different US States will not face unfair discrimination in any particular State where the legal code may not fully transpose elements in the agreement. Equally US investors in the EU expect common investment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 to 99, inclusive, together. Enterprise 2025 sets out the potential to reach 2.180 million in employment and an overall unemployment rate of 6 percent by 2020. This is based on the premise of export led growth and the additional indirect jobs stimulated by the activities of exporting enterprises in the wider economy. The ambition is predicated on taking...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: With effect from 1 October 2015, the activities of the Labour Relations Commission, the National Employment Rights Authority, the Equality Tribunal and the first instance functions of the Employment Appeals Tribunal and the Labour Court were merged into a new Body of First Instance, known as the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The WRC has advised that arrangements have been made...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 102 together. The Government is concerned at the developments in Colombia in recent weeks. Ireland regularly discusses human rights issues with Colombia as part of our bi-lateral dialogue. Furthermore, human rights is also a priority for the EU and its member states and these issues are addressed in the context of the EU Colombia Human Rights...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: As I outlined in Dáil Question No. 108 on 12 November 2015 and Dail Question No. 182 on 24 November 2015, this application was refused on 7 November 2015. The applicant (in this case the employer) was notified that they may request a Review of this decision within 28 days from date of the refusal letter. However at this point no such request for a Review has been received by my...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Agencies Staff Recruitment (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: The information requested by the Deputy is as follows: Year Number of requests for additional staff resources Number of requests that have been met in full. Number of posts by headcount Number of posts by whole time equivalent Amount spent on payroll 2012 0 N/A 38.0 35.1 €2.46m 2013 1 0 37.0 34.5 €2.39m 2014 0 0 35.0 32.5 €2.21m 2015 0 0 33.0 30.5...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Knowledge Development Box (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: A key objective of the Action Plan for Jobs process, which this Government commenced in 2012, was to rebuild our economy based on enterprise and entrepreneurship, talent, innovation and exports and provide a solid foundation for future growth. The recovery in jobs and exports to date is in large part due to the considerable improvements in the business environment for enterprise that have...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: Enterprise 2025, the Government’s long-term enterprise policy was launched earlier this month. 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: Job Creation (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: A key objective of the Action Plan for Jobs process, which this Government commenced in 2012, was to rebuild our economy based on enterprise and entrepreneurship, talent, innovation and exports and provide a solid foundation for future growth. We have 135,800 more people at work than when we launched our first Action Plan for Jobs in 2012, with a strong contribution from both manufacturing...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: Since the start of the Action Plan for Jobs process in 2012, employment has increased by over 135,800 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: Job Creation (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: Enterprise 2025, the Government’s long-term enterprise policy launched earlier this month is an ambitious strategy to achieve sustainable full employment. We want to deliver economic growth over the next decade that is sustainable, led by strong export performance, building on our sectoral strengths, and that is underpinned by talent, innovation, productivity and competitiveness. We...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (26 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: The importance of innovation to Ireland is recognised by the Government as being crucial to economic growth and plays a key role in job creation. Investment in science, technology and innovation is an essential component of supporting an innovative and enterprising economy. It assists in creating and maintaining high-value jobs and attracts, develops and nurtures business, scientists and...