Results 1-20 of 30 for esri speaker:Frances Fitzgerald

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...Impact of WTO Tariffs and other key relevant issues on Cross-Border Trade” is expected to be completed by the end of November 2017. It is intended that this report will be published within the coming weeks - The study by the CCPC and the ESRI on the “Financial impact of Brexit on consumers in Ireland” is expected to be completed by the end of 2017. The...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (23 Nov 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...well-positioned to help businesses both prepare for and address challenges that Brexit may present for cross-border trade. With that in mind, the Department has put in place two specific ITI Brexit initiatives. - The Department funded a research project undertaken by the ESRI for InterTrade Ireland. This study provides useful data on the extent and concentration of cross-border...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (11 Sep 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: .... My Department has funded a research project commissioned by InterTrade Ireland to improve our understanding of the impact on cross border trade of different trade and tariff regimes which might be imposed following Brexit. The research, conducted by ESRI, which was published in June, provides useful data on the extent and concentration of cross border trade, including information...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (12 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...in place detailed plans to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities that may arise, now that Brexit negotiations have begun. My Department has funded a research project commissioned by InterTrade Ireland and undertaken by the ESRI to improve our understanding of the impact on cross border trade of different trade and tariff regimes which might be imposed following Brexit. The report...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (12 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...project commissioned by InterTrade Ireland to improve our understanding of the impact on cross border trade of different trade and tariff regimes which might be imposed following Brexit. The research, conducted by ESRI, which was recently published provides useful data on the extent and concentration of cross border trade, including information on this trade by product and firm types and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...SMEs. Over 15% of Irish SMEs' exports are destined for the Northern Ireland and the key sectors involved include dairy products, meat and live animals. A recent study undertaken by InterTradeIreland and the ESRI analyses a so-called worst case scenario whereby WTO tariffs would apply. It shows that there would be a very significant effect on trade between North and South if that...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (29 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...;1.05 billion. This trade is particularly significant for SMEs – over 15% of Irish SME exports are destined for the Northern Ireland market.  A recent study undertaken for InterTrade Ireland by the ESRI analyses a so-called “worst-case scenario” whereby WTO tariffs would apply to the trade of goods between the UK and the EU’s Member States. The...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...diplomatic engagements, as all Members of the House know, with all the relevant people across Europe. Having said that, we all recognise the seriousness of the challenge ahead. This morning's ESRI report clearly addresses the economic implications of a hard Brexit and the job losses that could follow. Every Minister, in all our negotiations and actions, has recognised this. This...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...045 SME business owners and have set out a number of actions being developed to support SMEs in responding to the challenges of Brexit. - My Department funded a recently published research project by the ESRI undertaken in close cooperation with InterTrade Ireland to improve our understanding of the impact on cross border trade of different trade and tariff regimes which might be imposed...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Second Stage (1 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: .... According to some research 300,000 people are experiencing severe or very severe domestic violence in their lifetimes. That figure was quoted by Watson and Parsons in a 2008 study done by the ESRI for the National Crime Council. Many people will find that extraordinary. It is clear this is a very big issue which we are speaking about it more openly now than in the past. This...

Leaders' Questions (19 Jan 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...today to which he referred. The Deputy spoke about people benefiting from the fruits of society. That is precisely the approach the Government took in the budget. We passed a prudent budget. The ESRI recognised that those earning the least benefited the most. There are now 2 million people at work and it is Labour Party policy to ensure people have access to jobs, a job being the best...

Leaders' Questions (15 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...actions must be taken within the housing strategy to increase supply, and I have listed the range of areas the Minister is leading on to ensure a greater supply. The Deputy saw what was in the ESRI report yesterday. The report warned against inappropriate intervention because it would destroy supply. We have no wish to destroy supply for the very people of whom the Deputy speaks. We...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts Data (13 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...report on the results and impacts of actions co-financed by the European Return Fund concerning the period 2011-2013 Capita Consulting €15,015 (This is the joint cost of this report and the two immediately above. No individual costs.) The reports on the European Return Fund are required under Article 50(2)(b) of Decision 575/2007/EC. Not for publication by Dept, may be published by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Appointment of Member of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Motion: Minister for Justice and Equality (15 Jul 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...of the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in the then Department of Health and Children. Frances Ruane is the former director of the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI. They were asked to provide a shortlist. However, on 30 June, the Government decided to nominate Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: In terms of the early years investment, we now have for the first time - from the ESRI study on work and others - results of research on Irish children and the benefits of early years intervention. We have a long way to go before there will be a shared understanding of that at societal level. We have not had sufficient focus on early years. While we say we are very child centred, and while...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Reports (21 Jan 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...on recommendations in the development of new Early Years Strategy June 2012 Autumn 2013 Expert Advisory Group chaired by Dr. Eilish Hennessy UCD. €14,994 Growing Up in Ireland In 2006 a Contract to carry out the National Longitudinal Study of Children in Ireland was awarded by the Department of Health and Children (through the Office of the Minister For Children & Youth...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Discussion with Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Dec 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...with the data from that study. We are currently very data-rich. The most recent presentation by the Growing Up in Ireland study, which comprises representatives from Trinity College and the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI, sets out the situation in respect of Ireland's five year olds and shows that the preschool year has been very successful in helping children to transition...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (16 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...school leaving and research confirms the enduring nature of the difficulties which arise from high levels of absenteeism and associated poor educational achievement. There is a body of evidence on this from work carried out by the ESRI and others in the area of education research and early school leaving and its impact on access to employment and the risk of poverty. This evidence has...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: The ESRI report throws down a challenge to Members and throws into sharp relief the importance of the decision taken by the party leaders yesterday. I found the report from the ESRI and the presentation of it today to be contradictory and somewhat confusing. I believe the challenge for all Members and for the party leaders is to spell out clearly to people the reason it is so important to...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...of people emigrating because there is no work for them here. We want to develop a smart economy, yet we have this level of emigration. Our brightest and best are emigrating once again. Today, the ESRI is stating that we have the largest deficit in the EU. Of course it is because the money given to Anglo Irish Bank is included this year. What a record of shame. The Government is in...