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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Project Ireland 2040 Expenditure (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) is a €500 million fund established under Project Ireland 2040, which extends from 2018 to 2027. The DTIF also forms a key part of Future Jobs Ireland and supports in particular the delivery of Pillar 1, embracing innovation and technological change. It is available for collaborative projects seeking investment in the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research Funding (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) is a €500 million fund established as one of the National Development Plan (NDP) priority initiatives under Project Ireland 2040, which will run from 2018 to 2027. The Fund forms a key part in the delivery of the Pillar 1 goal of Future Jobs Ireland to embrace innovation and technological change. In establishing...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Advertising Data (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The following table provides details of expenditure incurred by my Department and its Offices on Brexit advertising over the period 2018 to date. 2018 Type of Advertising Amount Spent € Campaign/Project Name Leaflet (Design and Print) 1,324 Summary of Brexit Supports available to Retail Businesses ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The State's general policy is to promote the sourcing of labour and skills needs from within the workforce of the State and other EEA states. Where specific skills prove difficult to source within the State and EEA, the employment permits system offers a conduit into the Irish labour market for non-EEA nationals with in-demand skills and is operated as a vacancy led system. Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Strategies (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The National Space Strategy for Enterprise 2019-2025 was launched on the 19th June 2019.  The strategy aims to support the development of an economically sustainable and expanding space active industry in Ireland. In order to achieve the vision, the strategy sets out six goals, as follows:Double the space related revenue and employment in space-active Irish companies;Support 100...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As the economy improves and we approach full employment, my Department continues to experience a high volume of employment permit applications which has led to some delays in processing applications. The current level of demand is due to our economic success, growing labour market and reduced labour surplus. Employment Permits Section is working to further reduce the current waiting times...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As the economy improves and we approach full employment, my Department continues to experience a high volume of employment permit applications which has led to some delays in processing applications. The current level of demand is due to our economic success, growing labour market and reduced labour surplus. Employment Permits Section is working to further reduce the current waiting...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injury Claims (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Department does not own any property. Accommodation for my Department and its Offices is provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in buildings which are either State owned or leased by the OPW on our behalf. Typically, the Department and its Offices are in shared accommodation, either with other Departments, public bodies or the private sector. The current staffing cohort of the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: A key objective for me as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation and for this Government as part of our Future Jobs Ireland Initiative is to nurture entrepreneurship and support our businesses and workers to prepare now for tomorrow’s world. Our small and medium enterprises are the largest employers in the economy, with 70 per cent of our workers are employed by an...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: In the time available, it has not been possible to provide the requested information. I have asked the state agencies under the remit of my Department to provide the details requested and I will respond in full to the Deputy as soon as the information is collated.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Development (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Regional development remains a key priority for myself and my Department. We understand the importance of achieving the best possible spread of employment and investment across the country and my Department and its Agencies have been working hard towards that goal. That will remain the case in 2020 and beyond. It is therefore very positive that significant progress has already been made...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permit system is managed through the operation of the Critical Skills Occupations List and the Ineligible Occupations List for the purposes of granting an employment permit.  The Lists are subject to twice-yearly review which is predicated on a formalised and evidence-based process and involves consideration of the research undertaken by the Skills and Labour Market...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (17 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The CCPC receives Exchequer funding and Levy funding. The combined allocation in 2018 and 2019 are set out in the following table.  The CCPC collects a levy from the financial sector to fund its Financial Information and Education functions. - Rev Allocation (Exchequer and Levy) Pay and non-pay’000s 2018 €12,226 ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Financial Services Sector (17 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: In line with the requirements of Article 7 (Comparison websites) of Directive 2014/92/EU (Payment Accounts Directive), the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has a financial comparison section on the CCPC website . The website meets the requirements of the Directive and consumers can compare the product offerings of the main financial institutions for personal...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Enterprise Development Fund Data (17 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s €60 million Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REDF), administered by Enterprise Ireland, has the objective of supporting every region to build on its unique strengths and ultimately create sustainable jobs.  Administered via two competitive calls, a total of 42 projects were approved funding totaling €59.5 million.  The budget for this fund...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research Funding (17 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) is a €500 million fund established under Project Ireland 2040 and forms a key part in the delivery of Pillar 1, embracing innovation and technological change, under the Future Jobs Ireland framework. It is available for collaborative projects seeking investment in the development and deployment of disruptive innovative...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Flexible Work Practices (17 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I understand the opportunities presented by the increased adoption of flexible working solutions in the workplace. This is reflected in Pillar 4 of Future Jobs Ireland, which is focussed on increasing participation in the labour force. A deliverable under this Pillar is the completion of research on remote working, which was...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Data (17 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Brexit remains my top priority, and my Department and its agencies have put in place an extensive suite of supports, schemes and advisory resources to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. Working with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, my Department and its agencies are using a broad range of channels through which to promote awareness of these support measures,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (17 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that on 11 December 2019, a General Employment Permit issued in respect of the named individual.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Retention (17 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: First and foremost, my thoughts are with the workers affected and their families at what is a very difficult time. Enterprise Ireland has been engaging with Rondo Foods since 2011 and since the announcement by the company on the 8th November of possible redundancies, Enterprise Ireland has been engaging intensively with the company to see it is was possible to find a solution and avert the...