Results 1-13 of 13 for construction industry council speaker:Heather Humphreys

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (7 Oct 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Ireland’s Labour Market” which found that in the initial weeks of the pandemic, the most severely impacted sectors were tourism, hospitality and food, retail and construction. Moreover, those who had lost their jobs or were displaced by the pandemic, were more likely to be young, low-skilled and previously in part-time employment than the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation does not have policy responsibility for the construction sector although the Department and its agencies do engage in a limited way with the sector, mainly from a developmental perspective. Therefore an analysis of the type referred to in the question, including as regards impacts on the housing market, has not been undertaken. One...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (3 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The National Competitiveness Council’s ‘Cost of Doing Business in Ireland 2019’ report found that while Ireland is a high cost economy, the cost base for enterprise is internationally competitive across a range of metrics (e.g. the cost of starting a business, communications costs, and average income taxes). However, the Council noted that cost pressures are evident in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (9 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 291 to 294, inclusive, together. I am very well aware of the skills shortages currently being experienced in the construction sector. The issue is all the more pressing given the strong economic growth being experienced and the high demand being placed on the sector to respond to a range of construction needs across the economy. I have also met with...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...issuing certification in the quality and safety of goods and services. It is an EU Notified Body for the purpose of certifying products in several areas, including medical devices, motor vehicles, construction products and measuring instruments. Since the UK Government notified the European Council of its intention to leave the EU, the NSAI has been developing mitigating strategies...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (7 Feb 2018)

Heather Humphreys: ...-up) and Business Development Grants for existing businesses that want to expand. It should be noted that the LEOs do not provide direct grant-aid in areas such as retail, personal services, local professional services, construction/local building services, as this may give rise to duplication of services or the displacement of existing businesses. As well as promoting the full...

Ireland's Stability Programme Update April 2016: Statements (27 Apr 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...million mark this year for the first time since early 2009. Crucially, employment is now more balanced than before, with employment growth across a wide range of sectors rather than an over-reliance on the construction sector. The employment rate is set to average 8.4% and should be close to 8% by the end of the year. Fine Gael will continue its relentless focus on job creation to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Action Plan for Jobs (24 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...production. For example, it is estimated that the audiovisual sector provides 6,000 full-time job equivalents. Last year, 53 feature films were made here. Many of those employed in the industry are graduates. Some 65% of investment in the sector is inward investment. My Department is working with other Government Departments and agencies to examine ways in which further support can be...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (18 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...to the heritage and arts sectors. The nature of employment within these sectors encompasses a wide range of activities, from theatre and music to archaeology and tourism. It may also embody the industrial creative sectors, including audio-visual production. For example, it is estimated that the audio-visual sector provides 6,000 full-time job equivalents. Last year, 53 feature films were...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (18 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...’s built heritage capital budget for 2015 will be focused on the conservation and presentation of the State's heritage portfolio, which is managed by the Office of Public Works. The Heritage Council, which my Department funds, also provides grants for the protection and preservation of the built heritage. For 2015, the Council is administering a community-based heritage grants...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (18 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...creation. The Action Plan sets out a number of actions in relation to the arts sectors. The nature of employment within the sector encompasses a wide range of activities and may also embody the industrial creative sectors, including audio-visual production. For example, it is estimated that the audio-visual sector provides 6,000 full-time job equivalents. Last year, 53 feature films were...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (10 Feb 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...a wide range of activities. It can include those engaged in the arts practice within specific artistic genres and can encompass areas that flow from such artistic pursuits. It may also embody the industrial creative sectors, including audiovisual production.The Government appreciates the importance of the arts, culture and the creative industries to our society and economy. Within the...

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Heather Humphreys: ...our national identity and promoting Ireland's image abroad. Promoting and valuing cultural and creative resources are crucial parts of positioning Ireland for the future and, while the arts, creative industries and cultural tourism make a major contribution to our economy, the arts is about much more than that. I feel passionately about the individual importance of the arts and how...