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Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: When he came to the House, the Taoiseach stated I had no hand, act or part in the strategy of the Garda Commissioner and, to this day, we do not know what that strategy was. It is being examined by the disclosures commission that is currently sitting. It is very clear that this was in the context of a commission. I stand by what I said with respect to whistleblowers and supports. I made...

Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy's leader raised the matter and gave a series of files to Deputy Enda Kenny when Ms D was not satisfied with the way a criminal charge had been investigated. The independent review mechanism, IRM, had investigated this and therefore I would have been aware of it at that time. It was being appropriately handled. I have never discussed the details of the 300 cases before the IRM...

Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: No, that is not accurate. I was informed by the Department of Justice and Equality last Thursday that this email had surfaced. The Department informed me it was continuing to search its systems to see if there was any other material it felt could be relevant. It was also getting some legal advice on the matter. I asked that I would be informed as soon as the information was available. I...

Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I welcome this opportunity to put on the record of the House certain matters that have been raised in the Chamber and in the media in recent days. I am circulating separately the email that has been the subject of discussion. My objective is to put as much information as I can into the public domain while respecting the work of the Charleton tribunal. For the benefit of all Members of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Responsibilities (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: On the 20th June, the Taoiseach re-appointed Mr. John Halligan T.D. as a Minister of State with responsibility for certain policy areas under the remit of my Department. On 26th July, the Government made orders for the delegation of Ministerial functions to Minister Halligan at my request. Minister Halligan has been delegated responsibility for Innovation,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: International Treaties (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances was adopted by the Diplomatic Conference on the Protection of Audiovisual Performances, which took place in Beijing from June 20 to 26, 2012.  The objective of the Treaty is to establish rules ensuring the adequate protection and remuneration of actors and allowing their performances...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to underline the Government's commitment to ensuring that the benefits of a stronger Euro are passed on to Irish consumers. My Department has engaged with the retail sector on this issue through the Retail Consultation Forum, which I now Chair. Specifically, it was raised and discussed at a meeting of the Retail Consultation Forum on 21 November 2016. In response, retailers...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Minister Coveney has responsibility for coordinating the whole-of-Government response to Brexit. In this capacity, he is working closely with his colleagues across Government to address the many challenges resulting from Brexit. This cooperation also involves the relevant State Agencies. Work at Cabinet level is being prepared through...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Training (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department places a high priority on the development of staff to ensure that they are provided with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to the work of the Department. Investing in our staff ensures we further enhance individual and collective capacity, improve organisational performance and enable a high performing and agile workforce. The Learning and Development Unit is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Functions (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: From time to time responsibilities transfer between Departments in order to better align functions and policy. In moving the employment rights and minimum wage agendas to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), we are effectively aligning employee based rights with the welfare to work agenda, focusing on ensuring that our policies encourage people into the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Minister Coveney has responsibility for coordinating the whole-of-Government response to Brexit. In this capacity, he is working closely with his colleagues across Government to address the many challenges resulting from Brexit. This cooperation also involves the relevant State Agencies. Work at Cabinet level is being prepared through...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Severe Weather Events (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The national response to Storm Ophelia was coordinated by my colleague, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy T.D. and the National Emergency Coordination Committee. I understand that the response to Storm Ophelia is being reviewed and a report will be prepared which will be submitted to the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning for its attention before...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the project referred to in the question relates to an application submitted under the Enterprise Ireland Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REDF). The €60m REDF is aimed at accelerating economic recovery in every part of the country by delivering on the potential of local and regional enterprise strengths. Over the next four years, the Fund will support...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Earlier this year, IDA Ireland sought submissions from suitable service providers to undertake a study to identify potential strategic land banks in Ireland that would be suitable to accommodate the sustainable development of large scale Data Centre projects. Following this process Jacobs Engineering, supporting by AOS Planning, were appointed to produce this report. The study, which...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: This application for an employment permit was received in the Department on 27th July 2017 and was processed within the normal timeframe. A decision was made to refuse the granting of the application on the 13th September 2017 and the applicant was notified of this decision in writing and of their right to request a review of this decision in line with the provisions of the Employment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Communications (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Records indicate that the following domain names are registered by or on behalf of my Department. Not all of these domain names are associated with a unique website. Some of these domain names are alternative aliases for websites, some are associated with information campaigns, or with activities which are still in planning, or with supporting the Department's technology infrastructure. ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Parliamentary Questions Costs (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department receives a large number of Parliamentary Questions seeking information on issues across the broad remit of the Department. The amount of time spent dealing with individual questions varies significantly depending on the level of information requested, and it is therefore not possible to estimate the average costs of processing and answering questions.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Data (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department in its work on new and emerging sectors is constantly striving to identify areas of opportunity for Irish-based enterprise. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality is seen as a significant growing global market with worldwide revenues for the Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) market set to jump 100 per cent or more over each of the next four years. According to a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: On 4 July 2017, a motion was passed by Dáil Eireann called on the 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 from the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, I, as...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Data (21 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Section 949(3) of the Companies Act 2014 provides that the Director of Corporate Enforcement shall be independent in the performance of his statutory functions. I, as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation have no direct function in such matters.