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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Strategy (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: International Trade Policy is a competence of the EU Commission under the EU Treaties and defined as the Common Commercial Policy (CCP).  The Lisbon Treaty extended this competence to cover foreign direct investment, as well as making the European Parliament a co-legislator alongside the Council on trade matters.  Under this architecture the European Commission acts as lead...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department along with the enterprise agencies are deeply engaged in the enterprise development agenda in the Midlands. The importance of this enterprise development work has been brought into sharp focus in the context of the particular vulnerability, and the opportunities, presented by the transition from ‘brown to green’ in this region. The Midlands was hit...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I have fully engaged with the OECD since I launched the Review of SME and Entrepreneurship Policy in Ireland with the OECD Secretary General Gurria in March of 2018. This was pivotal research on the environment for SMEs in Ireland, the scale of which has not been delivered before. I commissioned this Review as I wanted to get an external view of how Ireland is performing. I wanted to be clear...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Enterprise Plans (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, regional development across Ireland, including in Tipperary, has been a key priority of mine. That is why my Department and its Agencies have been doing everything we can to increase the level of employment and investment in every county in Ireland. This has included placing a particular emphasis on...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injury Claims (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) assesses claims in line with the current level of damages. Outside of the detailed data provided by PIAB, comprehensive data on the total number of all claims made annually is not available in Ireland. Since it is believed that a significant number of claims are settled between the parties before entering the PIAB process, there are currently no...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Office in Donegal is the First Stop Shop for anyone seeking information and support on starting or growing a business. The Local Enterprise Office is for people interested in starting up a new business or already in business including entrepreneurs, early stage promoters, start-ups and small business looking to expand. The role of the Local Enterprise Office is: - To...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As Chair of the Retail Consultation Forum, I am conscious of the impact of digital transformation for the retail sector. The growth in demand for shopping online is driving the retail sector more broadly to develop its online capability in order to enhance its competitiveness. To enable retailers to increase their customer base and build a more resilient business, I introduced a new...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are working to provide extensive information, supports, schemes and advice to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. These measures aim to assist businesses in Cork and across the country to identify key risk areas and the practical preparatory actions to be taken as we approach the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The Government has held more...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Reports (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: On 4 July 2017, a motion was passed by Dáil Éireann which called on the then Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to ask the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) to report on the operation of the household waste collection market. Following a formal request on 25 September 2017 from the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Data (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Ever since Brexit first became a possibility, my Department and its agencies have worked to ensure that supports are in place so that Irish businesses can prepare for Brexit. That process has been further complicated by the ongoing uncertainty around the process by which the UK will exit the EU, however there is a range of supports in place for businesses negatively impacted by that...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Office is the First Stop Shop for anyone seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Ireland. The Local Enterprise Office provides advice, information and support to you in starting up or growing your business. With 31 dedicated teams across the Local Authority network in Ireland, Local Enterprise Offices offer you a wide range of experience,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (3 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...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Law (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Limited Partnerships have been an option for Irish businesses since their introduction in the Limited Partnerships Act 1907. My Department began a review of the Act in 2018 as part of its ongoing policy agenda to review and enhance Ireland’s regulation and enforcement regime. As part of the review process, my Department sought submissions from interested parties on a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: While the UK is and will remain a major market for Irish companies, expanding the Irish export footprint in markets beyond the UK is a key priority. In that context, Enterprise Ireland’s strategy is to support Irish exporters to be more innovative, competitive and market diversified. The Irish exporting landscape is strong and companies in Ireland are succeeding in winning...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Government is committed to supporting job creation and investment in the regions. This remains a key priority. That is why my Department and its agencies are working towards ambitious targets to ensure that employment and investment are distributed as evenly as possible across the country. Total employment in IDA Ireland's client companies now...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Growth (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The economies of Ireland and Northern Ireland are closely connected. The benefits of free and open trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland have become readily apparent and we have been working –particularly through the services offered by InterTradeIreland (ITI) – to promote trade and business on an all-island and cross-border basis.   ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The decision by Molex to close its facility in Shannon was deeply disappointing.  I fully understand how important an employer this company has been to the area and the role it has played in supporting jobs and enterprise in the Mid-West.  My immediate concern has of course been for the workers and families who stand to be impacted. My Department and I are already working, as...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Relations Services Data (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 and 94 together. The Workplace Relations Commission is an office under the aegis of my Department. The WRC is staffed by 176 civil servants who are part of the overall staffing of my Department. Table 1 sets out the number and grades of staff employed at the WRC. In addition, the WRC’s Adjudications Service is supplemented by a cohort of 44...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Brexit Loan Scheme launched in March of 2018 and provides relatively short-term working capital, for terms of up to three years, to eligible businesses with up to 499 employees to help them innovate, change or adapt to mitigate their Brexit challenges. As part of the application process for the Brexit Loan Scheme, applicants must demonstrate their exposure to Brexit. As of 25...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Manufacturing Sector (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Future Jobs Ireland, our new economic pathway for Ireland, acknowledges the challenges resulting from the digitalisation of industry and signals Ireland’s ambition, not just to respond, but to embrace the opportunities offered. My Department is finalising an Industry 4.0 Strategy that I will shortly bring to Government. The manufacturing sector is a critical part of Ireland’s...