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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Defective Building Materials (30 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: 263. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department is in receipt of a submission from SEAI in relation to the defective concrete blocks scheme; if he is aware of the delays being caused by SEAI not expanding its schemes as promised; and if he will treat their submission as a urgent priority. [53034/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (30 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: 443. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current status of IIP applications that were submitted in advance of the February 2023 deadline; the timeline for sports clubs that have submitted valid applications to be informed about the success or otherwise of their applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53178/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (29 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: The European Commission publishes the Single Market Scoreboard twice a year which includes a performance overview of Member States in relation to transposition of Directives, and infringement proceedings for non-transposition. The EU Affairs Unit in my Department has responsibility for monitoring the transposition of EU Directives in my Department, and for reporting on the position to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: 403. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when strand 4 endowment applications for the Immigrant Investment Programme will be processed; if she will outline the projected timeframes for processing of application under this strand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51903/23]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Regional Development (23 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gcoiste sin as plean fiontair an iarthair. As the Deputy knows, balanced regional enterprise development continues to be a key policy for this Government, as is reaffirmed in the White Paper on enterprise. Our Department contributes to this agenda in several ways, including through the development, implementation and oversight of nine regional enterprise...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Regional Development (23 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Deputy. I do not have specific detail on the three areas to which she has referred. I will get back to her because I agree there is potential. I had an engagement with a representative of the Irish wool industry last week. He pointed out the significant potential in far-eastern markets, in particular, and I am following that through. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, launched...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Regional Development (23 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: I will come back to the Deputy on the specific sectors. I know the Deputy and Deputy Ó Cuív have done a lot of work in respect of seaweed. I see considerable development in the use of seaweed in all sorts of things one would never have imagined-----

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Regional Development (23 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: -----including food and medicine. Companies are getting support from agencies. I will get that detail for the Deputy. There is massive potential there. I encourage the Deputy to engage with the smart regional innovation scheme around all of these issues.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: Get him a coffee.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (23 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: Balanced regional enterprise development continues to be a key policy for me and this Government and is reaffirmed in the White Paper on Enterprise. My Department contributes to this agenda in several ways, including through the development, implementation and oversight of nine Regional Enterprise Plans. The Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan is overseen and monitored at a regional level by...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Protection (23 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: Under this Government, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has seen record levels of funding and staffing. In 2020 the CCPC received €12.3 million in exchequer funding and in 2023 it received just over €19 million. The CCPC will be allocated approximately €24 million for 2024. The 2024 funding represents an increase of €4.9 million on last year, and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: Upon taking office as Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, I made it clear that one of my main priorities was to focus on balanced regional enterprise development. The contribution hubs play, whether enterprise hubs, community hubs or GAA clubs and community centres which provide remote working desks, cannot be underestimated. These facilities provide...

Seanad: Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: Irreplaceable.

Seanad: Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir Malcolm Byrne as ucht an rún seo faoi chúrsaí intleachta saorga chur os ár gcomhair. Bhí díospóireacht shuimiúil againn agus gabhaim buíochas le gach Seanadóir a bhí páirteach inti. I thank Senators for this useful debate. The national Al strategy, Al - Here for Good, has been in place...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: Gabhaim buíochas don Chathaoirleach agus don choiste as an gcuireadh a bheith anseo inniu chun caint faoi chúrsaí idir Éirinn agus Ceanada. Táim díreach ar ais ó Cheanada. Tá sé suimiúil gur tír dhátheangach í agus is é sin rud ar fiú a thabhairt faoi deara. I am delighted to be here, and to be joined by my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: I do not have the precise figure of the profile and will get it for the Deputy, but my sense is it would not be. There are probably more goods exports. There is a really good tradition of engineering companies from Ireland such as Combilift working in Canada with Canadian construction partners and we visited a key trade partner with Combilift. There is also Moffett Automated Storage, a new...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: Going back to the Deputy's first question, the opportunities we have identified and prioritised are in fintech and construction. We launched a construction forum. The construction industry in Canada is buoyant and there are huge opportunities for Irish high-tech construction firms. Some of the senior executives of various companies in the Canadian construction sector are also...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: I agree with the Deputy. We absolutely need to grow that figure. We are putting investments in place to do that. For instance, Enterprise Ireland has six staff in Canada, including a manager, senior market adviser, market adviser and two international graduates. The support that it gives to companies that want to come into the Canadian market is extraordinary. It is dedicated and...