Results 19,481-19,500 of 27,613 for speaker:Heather Humphreys

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (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. The Protocol sets out the requirements for businesses and employers on the steps required to address the...

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 issues businesses are facing in respect of commercial rents/leases have been raised with me through the Enterprise Forum and Retail Forum, both of which I chair, and other channels. These are difficult times and many companies have had to temporarily close their businesses and/or premise(s), curtail their activities or make alternative work arrangements due to COVID-19 restrictions. I am...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 591 and 623 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: Trade Strategy (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware of the significant impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on all businesses and this includes the private trade credit insurance market. As a result of the significant economic shock, there is increased uncertainty regarding the financial performance of many companies in our economy.  I understand that the trade credit insurance companies have had to adjust their coverage...

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

Heather Humphreys: My Department is progressing, with the Company Law Review Group (CLRG), proposals for amendments to the Companies Act to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on business. Among them are a range of proposals relating to the examinership process.  Examinership remains very relevant in the context of preserving viable businesses and protecting jobs. It is a managed process that...

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

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware this is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Finance. I understand that the legislation underpinning the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) is contained in Section 28 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020. Of necessity, the legislation and the scheme itself were developed very quickly to support the urgent Government...

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

Heather Humphreys: My Department and the IDA are working hard to attract further investment to County Monaghan, despite the challenges presented by Covid-19.  As the Deputy is aware, the next phase of the IDA's Regional Property Programme (RPP) includes plans for an Advanced Technology Unit (ATU) at Knockaconny in the County. I was pleased to turn the sod on this building...

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 Regulations (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: Health and Safety Authority (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Compliance with the national Return to Work Safely Protocol is being led by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), who have overall responsibility for ensuring the health, safety and welfare at work of all workers. 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 HSA is deploying all...

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

Heather Humphreys: The national “Return to Work Safely Protocol” provides a clear compliance framework for all places of work to ensure that businesses can re-open and workers can return to work safely. 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 is a detailed guide for...

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

Heather Humphreys: The number of (wholetime equivalents) inspectors employed by the HSA in each of the years 2016 to end of April 2020 is as follows: 2016:95.5 2017:93.5 2018:  103.5 2019:99.0 2020 (end April):104.5 (Apart from 2020, the numbers shown were those employed at 31December of the relevant year) The Authority has a full staff complement of 182 which is made up of staff in administration...

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

Heather Humphreys: Government advice provides that the manufacture of work-wear apparel or footwear and the manufacture of products necessary for the supply chain of essential services are deemed to be essential services. Further details are set out in  Employers are requested to refer to this guidance to decide whether their organisation is providing an essential service; it is not...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The reply is as follows: No. of staff1 serving in the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) (2016-2020) GRADE  2016  2017  2018  2019  2020  Director  1 1 1 1 1 Corporate Compliance Manager  0  ...

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

Heather Humphreys: The SBCI Covid-19 Working Capital Scheme 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. The scheme is operated by the SBCI through participating finance providers. It currently makes available a fund of up to €200m to eligible businesses that have been negatively affected by...

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: Health and Safety Authority (20 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Compliance with the Return to Work Safely Protocol is being led by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), who have overall responsibility for ensuring the health, safety and welfare at work of all workers. The HSA is deploying all its available inspectors across sectors to carry out both spot checks and other inspections to check compliance with the Protocol.  The HSA inspectorate...