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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Financial Irregularities (17 Apr 2024)

Dara Calleary: I propose to take Questions Nos. 25 and 26 together. I note that the Deputy refers to correspondence to the Office of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, however the information supplied does not provide detail of any such correspondence. My officials contacted the Deputy's office for clarification on the matter. However, there is no record of receipt in my Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Insurance Industry (17 Apr 2024)

Dara Calleary: The reform and enhancement of the Injuries Resolution Board, with the overarching aim to have more claims settled through the agency, has been a priority for me since taking office. The Personal Injuries Resolution Board Act 2022 was enacted in December 2022 and commenced over three phases in 2023. The Act transforms the agency by enabling it to retain more cases, gives it a data...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Priorities (9 Apr 2024)

Dara Calleary: My Department is continuing to work closely with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel in relation to the drafting of the Co-operative Bill 2022. The Bill provides for a specific legislative framework for co-operative societies for the first time, with societies registering under the legislation being required to adhere to the co-operative ethos. It consolidates and modernises existing...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Staff (9 Apr 2024)

Dara Calleary: Please see below the number of WTE senior digital forensic investigators and senior analyst investigators who are working in the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission for 2023 and to date 2024: EOY 2023 YTD 2024 13 12

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (9 Apr 2024)

Dara Calleary: My Department is continuing to work closely with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel in relation to the drafting of the Co-operative Societies Bill 2022. The Bill provides for a specific legislative framework for co-operative societies for the first time, with societies registering under the legislation being required to adhere to the co-operative ethos. It consolidates and modernises...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2024)

Dara Calleary: 49. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a person born in the UK with no Irish decent but married to an Irish person and living in Ireland for almost 30 years can apply avail of an Irish passport without applying and paying for naturalisation. [11790/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (20 Mar 2024)

Dara Calleary: The Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) is an independent statutory agency equipped with significant enforcement powers required to carry out its statutory functions; to enforce and encourage compliance with company law, to investigate suspected offences under the Companies Act 2014, to prosecute detected breaches of the Companies Act and to refer cases to the Director of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (20 Mar 2024)

Dara Calleary: 666. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if retained firefighters will be included in pension age increase for uniformed workers. [12659/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Mar 2024)

Dara Calleary: 781. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if changes are going to be made to jobseekers allowance and X and O system to allow people working as care assistants/home help assistants to claim assistance (details supplied). [13081/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Mar 2024)

Dara Calleary: 1485. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of a consultant neurologist at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12909/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (7 Mar 2024)

Dara Calleary: 294. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when TAMS applications will be processed; if he will expedite applications for time-sensitive measures such as replacement of silage slabs (need to be completed by May); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11198/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regulatory Bodies (6 Mar 2024)

Dara Calleary: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 and 75 together. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is the designated regulatory authority tasked with ensuring adherence to and enforcement of competition law within Ireland. Further, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has competition powers in electronic communications services, electronic communications...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regulatory Bodies (5 Mar 2024)

Dara Calleary: My department is committed to ensuring that the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) is appropriately resourced, both in terms of the human resources and financial supports required. Budget 2024 announced a €1.2 million budget increase for the CEA to include an increase to its pay allocation for the hiring of additional staff identified in the CEA’s assessment of its...

Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: Gabhaim buíochas as an Grúpa Neamhsplách agus An Teachta Collins as an Bhille seo.The Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, has already highlighted some important difficulties with this Bill. While the intention behind the proposals is understood, it is important to acknowledge the policy and constitutional matters and potential regulatory impacts, including potential costs for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Defective Building Materials (27 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: 72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reasons he has delayed sanctioning the SEAI to proceed with a bespoke scheme for participants in the defective concrete blocks scheme (details supplied). [8642/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Prices (27 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: Consumer rights are protected for purchasing tickets for concerts or sporting events under the Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Act 2021. The Act regulates the secondary ticket market where tickets are resold after their original purchase from the primary ticket market and where tickets are more likely to be sold above their original sale price, by...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (27 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) compiles statistical data in relation to Goods Exports and Imports. According to the CSO data, the value of our goods imports from Kuwait was €270 million in 2023. The value of our goods exports to Kuwait was €116 million in 2023. Our top goods exports to Kuwait in 2023 were essential oils, perfume materials; toilet & cleansing...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (27 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: The Central Statistics Office compiles statistical data in relation to Goods Exports and Imports. According to the CSO data, the value of our goods imports from Qatar was €4 million in 2023. The value of our goods exports to Qatar was €132 million in 2023. The top goods exports to Qatar from Ireland in 2023 were power generating machines & equipment, essential...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Rights (27 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: Generally, traders in Ireland, are free to set and change their prices for goods and services, once they do so independently and in line with consumer protection law. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022, traders are required to provide certain information to consumers prior to purchase. This includes the total price, inclusive of taxes, or the manner in which the price is to be calculated,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Prices (27 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: Article 10 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/127 sets out the requirements for promotional and commercial practices for infant formula. This does not make provision for free or low-priced products, samples, special displays, discount coupons, premiums, special sales, loss-leaders, tie-in sales or any other promotional gifts, to promote the use of infant formula. These measures are...