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

Heather Humphreys: Section 18A(4)(a) of the Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act 1995 which gives effect to Article 12(2) of Directive (EU) 2015/2302 on package travel and linked travel arrangements provides that ‘the traveller shall have the right to terminate the package travel contract before start of the package in the event of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances occurring at the place of...

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

Heather Humphreys: My colleague the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection has legislative and policy responsibility for the Redundancy Payments Act, 1967 and the Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) Act 1984.  These Acts confer certain rights and provide statutory payments to employees, subject to certain qualifying criteria in redundancy and insolvency situations. ...

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

Heather Humphreys: I announced the SBCI Covid-19 Working Capital Scheme (WCS) on 11 March and it opened for eligibility applications on 23 March. The scheme is offered by my Department in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and is supported by the InnovFin SME Guarantee facility. The scheme is operated by the SBCI. It currently makes available a fund of up to €200 m...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Future Growth Loan Scheme (FGLS) 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. My Department  developed this scheme in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Finance provided under the scheme is competitively priced and...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Roadmap, phase one of which commenced on May 18th, 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 brought about by businesses reopening.  It is important to note that all decisions taken by Government on the timing of any lifting of...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Roadmap announced by Government on 1stMay sets out the phases of reopening of the economy and society.  The primary considerations in drawing up this Roadmap were public health concerns.  The input and advice of National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) informed Government that the steps laid out in the Roadmap were the right steps to take at this time. My Department...

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

Heather Humphreys: 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. Under the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act, 2005, the HSA has full powers to oversee compliance...

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

Heather Humphreys: Covid-19 has brought unprecedented challenges for all of us in society, since the start of the pandemic, a key focus of Government has been to keep the supports provided for businesses under review and to continue to offer support as they work through the challenges facing them.  The Return to Work Safely Protocol is designed to support employers and workers to put measures in place...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 570 and 571 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. Under the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Labour Employer Economic Forum (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The national “Return to Work Safely Protocol”, published on Saturday, 9 May 2020, was drafted in close consultation with the social partners including ICTU, Ibec, CIF and Chambers Ireland. The Labour Employer Economic met several times in plenary and at official level, numerous bi-literal meetings  and engagements took place place during the development and...

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

Heather Humphreys: On 2 May, I announced a number of additional measures to aid the economy as the COVID -19 restrictions start to be lifted. These are part of an economic plan worth up to €6.5 billion to help businesses impacted by COVID-19 and minimise the extent of the economic damage caused by the pandemic. Those measures are: -A €10,000 Restart Grant for micro and small businesses based...

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

Heather Humphreys: On 2 May, I announced a number of additional measures to aid the economy as the COVID -19 restrictions start to be lifted. These are part of an economic plan worth up to €6.5 billion to help businesses impacted by COVID-19 and minimise the extent of the economic damage caused by the pandemic. Those measures are: -A €10,000 Restart Grant for micro and small businesses based...

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 National Return to Work Safely Protocol is the overarching guidance for employers and employees with regard to the reopening of businesses as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. It is the result of a collaborative effort by my Department, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), the Health Services Executive (HSE) and the Department of Health and is designed to support employers and workers...

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: Health and Safety Authority (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, I launched the national “Return to Work Safely Protocol” Saturday, 9 May 2020. From 2016 to date the HSA has had about 100 inspectors in the grade. Some of these are involved in the management and scheduling of inspections, and others are involved in carrying out a range statutory activity including market surveillance of products (including...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Standards Authority of Ireland (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: My Department maintains continuous engagement and oversight in relation to NSAI’s exchequer financing, staffing and recruitment requirements.  In response to the impact of Covid-19 on businesses, the NSAI are monitoring these requirements for 2020, and will bring any future requirements to the attention of my Department if required. The following table outlines the...

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

Heather Humphreys: I announced on April 8 a major expansion of supports for all businesses impacted by COVID-19. The package is now worth €1 billion in liquidity measures including a new €180m Sustaining Enterprise Fund for firms in the manufacturing and international services sectors. Free mentoring and online training are also available for all SMEs. This package is a significant step-up in...

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...