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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Schemes (25 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 208. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount allocated to the retail online scheme in 2019. [44497/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (25 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 209. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions being taken to ensure Ireland is an attractive place for foreign direct investment to locate in following a report (details supplied) showing that total foreign direct investment here fell sharply in the first six months of 2018. [44498/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (25 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 210. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on a case regarding the refusal to issue an employment permit to a person (details supplied); and the ruling issued. [44499/18]

Finance Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: I got the flu vaccine today.

Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Hear, hear.

Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Hear, hear.

Finance Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the Bill. In recent years, I have always tried to contribute on budgetary matters in the House. Unfortunately, the budgetary arrangement and debate this time around has not been to my satisfaction in the sense that I am now speaking on the Finance Bill in advance of getting an opportunity to speak on the budget itself so it is a bit disappointing....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans (23 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 126. To ask the Minister for Health the action he will take to address the long outpatient waiting times in Cork city hospitals in which 8,601 persons are waiting more than 18 months for an appointment. [43571/18]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: We will support the general principle of the Bill. During the legislative process we may seek to table some amendments to improve and enhance it, but in the main we welcome the opportunity to speak on it. It is important and timely that we acknowledge the challenges that members of trade unions and workers across this country have gone through in rebuilding the State's finances and in the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan Funding (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 12. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the decision-making process for applications for funding under the new disruptive technologies innovation fund under the new National Development Plan 2018-2027. [42560/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan Funding (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Clearly, disruptive technologies are both challenges and opportunities, but my question relates to the fund itself and how it will be assessed and awarded. Will the Minister elaborate on that?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan Funding (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: I am asking in a roundabout way whether the Minister is satisfied that there is a robust independent assessment process, but I will ask more directly to get a more direct answer. We have experts and State agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, and Science Foundation Ireland, but it seems that when one goes through the whole process, ultimately the Minister is the one who decides...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan Funding (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: It is an important fund. It is important that there is integrity in the process. Will the Minister assure me that having a lunch or dining with an applicant is something that is also outside the remit?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Supports (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 8. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she is satisfied with the take-up rate for business Brexit supports provided by her Department and agencies to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42563/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Supports (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Is the Minister satisfied with the take-up rate of Brexit business supports provided by her Department and agencies to date? The Minister is very familiar with the Border area. There is no doubt that we need to be very proactive in addressing this matter. It is all very well making supports available but small and medium sized businesses, which are always under pressure in any case, must...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Supports (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: We are still unsure as to where we are going with Brexit and what the final outcome will be. The UK will depart the European Union but how it departs is an issue being debated elsewhere at the moment. While Brexit will have a profound impact on businesses in the Republic of Ireland, it will have massive implications for businesses along the Border and their efficiencies. Enterprise...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Supports (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: I thank the Minister. I acknowledge that she is keenly aware of this issue given the area in which she resides and which she represents. We have to ensure, however, that there are no obstacles or impediments placed in front of business during this very difficult time for companies throughout the country, but predominantly in the Border region. One of the reasons there may not be a big...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Personal Injuries Commission (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: The insurance industry has brought forward proposals for a dedicated Garda Síochána fraud squad. The issue has been under discussion for a long time and a fraud squad should be established as quickly as possible. I recently brought forward the Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill which the Minister endorsed in the House. I acknowledge that it may require amendment to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Personal Injuries Commission (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 3. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the timeline for the implementation of each of the 14 recommendations made by the Personal Injuries Commission regarding personal injury awards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42975/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Personal Injuries Commission (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: My question asks the Minister about the timeline for the implementation of each of the 14 recommendations made by the Personal Injuries Commission regarding personal injury awards. The reason I am raising this is that the issue is generating considerable pressure in our economy. In some areas, insurance is more expensive than rates. That is not sustainable. It is undermining business and...