Results 81-100 of 9,147 for speaker:Pat Breen

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: Did the Deputy listen to the answer just given?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development Initiatives (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: I thank Deputy Neville for raising this issue about the mid-west region, which he frequently raises at the Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation. I am interested in it too. During February and March, we launched nine new regional enterprise plans covering the period from 2018 to 2020, which build on the strong progress made on employment creation under the regional action...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development Initiatives (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: The Minister, Deputy Humphreys, launched another round of the regional enterprise development fund last Monday in Cavan. It is worth €45 million. As we did in the past, I encourage more companies in the mid-west to apply for that funding. We have seen the success of it with the Emerald Aero Group, when Clare companies and Limerick companies got together to pool their engineering...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development Initiatives (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: I agree with that. We also have to pay tribute to the universities and third level institutions which are working hand-in-hand not just with the multinational companies but with the indigenous companies. The Deputy mentioned ABS Engineering in his area. That has won many awards and new contracts in Mexico, India and other places. It is a sign that a company such as ABS can be a major...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Priorities (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: The Government is conscious of the need for innovation, particularly in respect of the various schemes that have been put in place. When I travel around the country, I tell companies that if they do not innovate, they will evaporate such is the level of competition. If we want to create good, sustainable jobs, we have to encourage all small businesses to innovate, grow and be competitive on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Priorities (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: A whole-of-government approach is taken. There is collaboration between the North and the South such as between universities and research centres. InterTrade Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the local enterprise offices, LEOs, work together, which is important in the context of Brexit. Much is happening in the area and I expect this to continue. In Future Jobs Ireland innovation is an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Priorities (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, and I talk about all the time as we travel around the country. Embracing innovation is essential in ensuring that we build a resilient enterprise base and support a sustainable economy that can withstand significant challenges such as those posed by Brexit. Innovation drives productivity - as we all know -...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: The figures I gave on the south east are positive figures. I stated that in the south east, 15,580 people were employed across 76 IDA Ireland companies in 2018. That is positive. The Deputy is lucky to have the financial services down in that area as well. I wish we had more of them in my own area. This is an area where we are getting many new companies in as a result of Brexit and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: There is a local enterprise office in Wexford. All these are playing a significant role in increasing employment in the regions.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: As Deputy Browne will be aware-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: -----unemployment has decreased in all the regions around the country.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: We will continue to do so in the future with the prudent management of the economy-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: -----and the initiatives that we have brought in in our Department.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: Before I respond to Deputy Browne's question, I would also like to pay tribute to Deputy Kelleher, with whom I have served in this House for the past 17 years. Deputy Kelleher previously served in my office as Minister of State with responsibility for commerce and trade, where I know he was very popular with all of the staff. I understand some of my staff worked with him during his tenure...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: There are 19 IDA companies in Wexford, which employ more than 3,139 people. The south east has many strengths, including its ports and existing cluster of financial services. The IDA continues to engage with companies in Wexford. Last March, GrandPad, which produces tablets for seniors, located its European headquarters in Gorey. In July 2018, INDOS Financial located in Enniscorthy....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: I am taking this question. I thank Deputy Quinlivan for raising this issue. Global competition for foreign direct investment, FDI, is as intense as ever. We compete against many other countries and big cities from all over the world when it comes to securing new job-rich FDI from overseas. That is why the IDA’s main priority in its efforts is first of all win the projects, and to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: I thank Deputy Quinlivan. The Minister, Deputy Humphreys, and I travel on trade missions around the globe and this is not a problem that is just confined to Ireland. I was in Seattle last year, which is the home of Amazon and Microsoft, and I met the mayor there. The big problem there is shortage of housing for companies as well. This is a problem that is being addressed all over the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (27 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: There are no incentives for locating in Dublin. The one thing that attracts many FDI investor-companies into Ireland and into the regions - as a Limerick person the Deputy has seen good investment in recent times in the Limerick region and city - is quality of life. Quality of life is very important for many companies in the whole area of wellness for their employees living in an...

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: I take this opportunity to convey to the Leas-Chathaoirleach my deepest sympathy on the loss of his mother last week. Losing a mother, no matter what age one is, is never easy. I wish to put that on the record of the House in which the Leas-Chathaoirleach has such an important role. I reassure Senator Mac Lochlainn that it is not the case that no progress is being made in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Relations Services (26 Jun 2019)

Pat Breen: The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) was established on 1 October 2015 and is the single body with statutory responsibility for investigation and adjudication of complaints at first instance under a wide range of employment rights, equality and industrial relations legislation. Some 90% of cases are processed from receipt to hearing and decision in less than six months where no requests...