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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The 2014 annual results for the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) show that 4,012 extra jobs were created by companies supported by the Department of Jobs through the LEOs. The results, which were compiled by the Enterprise Ireland Centre of Excellence, using the same systems as applied to the Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland annual results, show that at the end of 2014, total direct...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: My Department publishes quarterly progress reports on the Department’s website in respect of the Credit Guarantee Scheme. The progress report detailing the analysis and performance by region up to the quarterly period ending 31stMarch 2015 is available on the Department’s website. I intend to publish the report for the period 30thJune 2015, once this report has been finalised....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund Expenditure (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: My Department publishes quarterly progress reports on the Department’s website in respect of the Microenterprise Loan Fund Scheme and the Credit Guarantee Scheme. The progress report detailing the analysis and performance by region up to the quarterly period ending 31stMarch 2015 is now available on the Department’s website. I intend to publish the report for the period 30th...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Grants Approval Data (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: Verified data in relation to the amount of grants approved and the amount of grants paid by individual LEOs in 2014 is set out in the following table. In relation to the “correlation” between grants approved and grants paid out it should be noted that LEO clients who are approved a grant have a 12 month period to drawdown the grant. Therefore, grants approved in one calendar...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Inspections (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 356 and 357 together. The National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) is responsible for enforcing minimum statutory employment rights entitlements in the State and in undertaking its role, carries out a range of functions, including inspections of places of employment and employment related records. These inspections arise: - In response to complaints...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Local Enterprise Offices provide a wide range of services and support to all start-up enterprises including online start-ups. The LEOs are the first-stop-shop and sign-posting service assisting in delivering business growth and jobs for the micro-enterprise and small business sector. The LEOs provide services under four headings: - Business Information and Advisory Services; -...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: IDA Ireland is involved in the attraction of foreign direct investment to Ireland to service international markets and is not involved in the day to day operational or decision making functions of companies. There is a growing tendency worldwide for companies to outsource certain business functions and companies in Ireland are part of this trend. Companies in all sectors utilise the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Exports Data (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: Enterprise Ireland data for its client companies shows that, in fact, in 2014 the value of exports in internationally traded services increased by €106 million, or 7%, to €1,687 million. This sector is a vital component in Ireland’s export performance. The Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation, through Enterprise Ireland, is active both in assisting Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The 9th round of a new EU/US free trade deal negotiations took place in New York from 20 – 24 April 2015. The 10thround is being held this week (13 – 17 July) in Brussels. The objective during these rounds is to make as much progress as possible in all areas of the negotiations. During the last Round, work advanced in all three pillars of the negotiations: market access,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The EU US consolidated negotiating texts have been made available through a confidential reading room in the US Embassy in Dublin. My officials have reviewed these texts on my behalf and fully briefed me on their contents.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I am familiar with these studies and the economic models on which these studies are based. The Ecorys 2009 study addresses the technically and analytically complex task of calculating the impact of non-tariff barriers in transatlantic trade. Non-tariff barriers include licences, standards, administrative rules or other measures that make it difficult or impossible for firms to sell into new...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Local Enterprise Office in Meath is the First Stop Shopfor anyone seeking information and support on starting or growing a business. Meath LEO provides services under four main headings: - Business Information and Advisory Services; - Enterprise Support Services; - Entrepreneurship Support Services; - Local Enterprise Development Services. The stated vision for Meath LEO in 2015 is to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Data (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The average age of staff currently employed in my Department is set out below, along with the corresponding figures for 2008 and 2011. Staff Employed No. Currently 48 End 2011 45 End 2008 43 The increase on average age reflects the various initiatives the Government introduced in recent years to reduce the public sector pay bill. Central to these has been the moratorium on recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Lease Agreements (9 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: IDA Ireland currently holds the Head Lease interest in Carrisbrook House, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Carrisbrook House was acquired by AnCO in 1969 on a 65 year full-repairing lease, commencing on 1st August 1969 and expiring on 31st July 2034. There is no provision for lease breaks on the property and the rent is due for review every seven years. The Industrial Development Authority acquired...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Criteria (9 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I understand that the person named by the Deputy previously held three spousal dependent permits that were current between 15 April 2008 and 21 July 2010 and is seeking a Reactivation Employment Permit. The Reactivation Employment Permits Scheme is designed for situations where a foreign national entered the State on a valid employment permit but has fallen out of the system through no fault...

Seanad: Conditions of Work: Motion (8 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I thank Senators Averil Power and Jillian van Turnhout for tabling the motion which I am happy to support. It is an important contribution to a debate on how we raise living standards and approach many issues in the industrial relations sphere. I take issue with one thing Senator Averil Power said. She gave the impression, maybe not intentionally, that most of the new jobs are low paid...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Intellectual Property Management (8 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Intellectual Property Unit of my Department is responsible for intellectual property laws and policies. The Irish Patents Office (IPO) implements the system of intellectual property protection across all formal types (patent, trademark, industrial designs, copyright), and provides input in the drafting of certain legislation and in the formulation of policy. The website of the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Schemes (8 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The total amount paid for the past four years for grant schemes administered by my Department which are available to community groups or projects is set out in the following tables: 1st January – 31stDecember 2012 Grant scheme title Purpose Total amount paid € Consumer Support A marketing campaign to improve the Consumers’ Association of Ireland’s digital...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Closures (8 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I understand that the company concerned was started in 1886 in Scotland and is still family owned. The company bought the Clonmel based spirits business of C&C in 2010. This comprised the brands of Tullamore Dew, Carolan’s Cream and Irish Mist. They subsequently sold the last two brands. Production of the Tullamore Dew brand was enabled by long term agreements with other...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Closures (8 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I understand that the company concerned was started in 1886 in Scotland and is still family owned. The company bought the Clonmel based spirits business of C&C in 2010. This comprised the brands of Tullamore Dew, Carolan’s Cream and Irish Mist. They subsequently sold the last two brands. Production of the Tullamore Dew brand was enabled by long term agreements with other...