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Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Excuse me?

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: To explain to the Deputy, there are certain processes through which queries are raised. The query he raised with me or with my Department concerned a specific issue, if I remember correctly, of a work permit and somebody who was in the State, possibly illegally; I do not know.

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The matter was dealt with in an efficient way by my Department. The Deputy got a letter in response on 1 April. By the way, the Deputy was not the only Deputy who raised the matter with my Department and everybody was responded to at the same time.

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: No.

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: To respond to that point, my office contacted Deputy O'Donoghue. The issue was raised with my Department. It was a specific issue relating to a specific section of my Department. It was dealt with and the Deputy received a response. I take exception to the manner in which the Deputy has outlined the case.

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

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Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The food sector, as the Minister, Deputy Creed, has said, is probably the most regulated sector we have. We have inspections by the HSA and the WRC. Workers in the meat sector enjoy the benefits of all employment rights. It does not matter where they come from; they have access to all of the supports Irish workers enjoy. If, for some reason, some of them must take time off they receive...

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Non-EU migrant workers have rights under the permit with which they come in here. We are very careful that they get paid more than the minimum wage. In certain sectors they get paid considerably more than it. In particular, meat boners receive €27,000 per annum. The WRC is the inspectorate that checks the conditions of employees. They are being taken care of.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business sets out five stages for unlocking the restrictions put in place to contain the Coronavirus, at three week intervals. The Roadmap sets out how we can keep the level of transmission of COVID-19 as low as possible while balancing continuing restrictions in proportion with the positive social and economic benefits which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business sets out five stages for unlocking the restrictions put in place to contain the Coronavirus, at three week intervals. The Roadmap sets out how we can keep the level of transmission of COVID-19 as low as possible while balancing continuing restrictions in proportion with the positive social and economic benefits which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business sets out five stages for unlocking the restrictions put in place to contain the Coronavirus, at three week intervals. The Roadmap sets out how we can keep the level of transmission of COVID-19 as low as possible while balancing continuing restrictions in proportion with the positive social and economic benefits which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business sets out five stages for unlocking the restrictions put in place to contain the Coronavirus, at three week intervals. The Roadmap sets out how we can keep the level of transmission of COVID-19 as low as possible while balancing continuing restrictions in proportion with the positive social and economic benefits which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business sets out five stages for unlocking the restrictions put in place to contain the Coronavirus, at three week intervals. The Roadmap sets out how we can keep the level of transmission of COVID-19 as low as possible while balancing continuing restrictions in proportion with the positive social and economic benefits which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The restrictions introduced to limit the spread of Covid-19 have led to the cancellation or deferral of many events and services, including wedding receptions. In many cases where it is not possible to proceed with a wedding reception due to these restrictions, the couple and the hotel will be able to agree on an alternative date and the question of a refund will not arise.  Where a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 515 and 527 together. The National Minimum Wage Act 2000 is a policy matter for the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), an independent statutory office under the aegis of my Department, is responsible for the enforcement of, inter alia, compliance with minimum rates of remuneration in workplaces....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business sets out five stages for unlocking the restrictions put in place to contain the Coronavirus, at three week intervals. The Roadmap sets out how we can keep the level of transmission of COVID-19 as low as possible while balancing continuing restrictions in proportion with the positive social and economic benefits which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Future Growth Loan Scheme (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Future Growth Loan Scheme currently makes up to €300 million of loans available with a term of 8-10 years and is operated by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) though participating lenders. We have seen strong demand for the scheme since its launch in April 2019, resulting in a rapid take up of the scheme. Funding made available by the scheme facilitates long-term,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Future Growth Loan Scheme (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Future Growth Loan Scheme (FGLS) was launched in April of 2019 and makes available a fund of up to €300m to eligible Irish businesses to fund strategic, long-term investment. The scheme was developed by my Department in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. It leverages a guarantee from the European Investment Fund (EIF) and is operated by the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Future Growth Loan Scheme (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Future Growth Loan Scheme currently makes up to €300 million of loans available with a term of 8-10 years and is operated by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) though participating lenders. Funding made available by the scheme facilitates long-term, strategic investment. As at 8 May 2020, the scheme has received 3,502 eligibility applications, with 3,327...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Safety (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 520 and 584 to 586, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, I launched the national “Return to Work Safely Protocol” Saturday, 9 May 2020. The Protocol was drafted in close consultation with the social partners under the auspices of the Labour and Employer Economic Forum and agreed with them. The Protocol sets out a clear...