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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: International Bodies Membership (25 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Following the unveiling of Budget 2018 by the Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform on the 10th October, I set out details of my department's spending plans for 2018. I announced that the increased capital allocation for innovation will enable Ireland to join the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in 2018. Regrettably, due to the tight fiscal constraints on the budget and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (25 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The State’s general policy is to promote the sourcing of labour and skills needs from within the workforce of the State and other EEA states. Ireland operates an employment permits regime that: - focuses on key sectors and skills shortages, especially in economically strategic enterprises with potential for jobs growth, - adheres to the principle of community preference and avoids...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Social Insurance Payments (24 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department does not have any role in ensuring that companies pay PRSI and social insurance contributions for their employees. The Deputy might wish to raise this matter with the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (19 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is the statutory body responsible for the enforcement of competition and consumer law in the State. Section 9(5) of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 provides that the CCPC is independent in the performance of its functions, including its day to day operational work regarding complaints made to it. Section 10 of that...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (19 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 55 and 56 together. On one occasion each in 2015, 2016 and 2017, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) requested additional personnel. In 2015, the request was for 16 additional personnel. In 2016, it requested 6 additional personnel and to date this year, it has requested 1 additional staff member. These figures do not include requests for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Meetings (19 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Since I have taken office as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I had an introductory meeting with the Chairperson and two Members of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) on 6 September 2017. I also met with the Chairperson of the CCPC on 5 October 2017 in the context of my meeting on Brexit with the heads of all relevant bodies under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (19 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: In compliance with the Service Level Agreement in place between the Department and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), my officials meet formally with the Chairperson and other officials of the CCPC on a quarterly basis. The CCPC also meets with the Management Board of the Department at least once a year. In addition, ad hoc meetings are scheduled as required to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Expenditure (19 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 59 and 60 together. The Brexit Loan Scheme will provide affordable working capital financing to Irish businesses that are either currently impacted by Brexit, or will be in the future. The new Scheme will be delivered by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) through commercial lenders to get much needed working capital into Irish businesses....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Agencies Funding (19 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The distribution of exchequer funding allocations as per the 2017 Revised Estimates Volume for each Agency under the aegis of my Department and as provided through my Department’s Vote is set out in the table.   2017 Revised Estimates Volume Allocations - Intertrade Ireland €7.960m IDA Ireland €179.264m National Standards Authority of Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Funding (18 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The distribution of the 2018 allocations across my Department's Vote, including that of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement, will be determined through the 2018 Revised Estimates Volume (REV) process which will be conducted in the weeks ahead. It is expected that finalisation and publication of the 2018 REV allocations will be made by my colleague, the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Expenditure (18 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Brexit Loan Scheme will provide affordable working capital financing to Irish businesses that are either currently impacted by Brexit, or will be in the future. The new Scheme will be delivered by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) through commercial lenders to get much needed working capital into Irish businesses. The minimum loan size will be €25,000. The...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Budgets (18 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The distribution of exchequer funding allocations as per the 2017 Revised Estimates Volume for each Office and Agency under the aegis of my Department and as provided through my Department’s Vote is set out in the table.   The distribution of the 2018 allocations will be determined though the 2018 Revised Estimates Volume (REV) process which will be conducted in the weeks ahead....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Agencies Data (18 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The following agencies under the aegis of my Department are required to implement the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies: - Enterprise Ireland; - National Standards Authority of Ireland; - The Personal Injuries Assessment Board; - Health and Safety Authority; - IDA Ireland; - Science Foundation Ireland; - Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority. The...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (18 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 to 84, inclusive, together. ECC Ireland is a company limited by guarantee without a share capital. It is a non-profit organisation and registered as a charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority. Companies limited by guarantee (CLG) operate under Part 18 of the Companies Act 2014. Sections 1194-1198 of the Act apply in relation to the appointment of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Expenditure (18 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Brexit Loan Scheme will provide affordable working capital financing to Irish businesses that are either currently impacted by Brexit, or will be in the future. The new Scheme will be delivered by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) through commercial lenders to get much needed working capital into Irish businesses. The criteria for the Brexit Loan Scheme are still...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (17 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The General Employment Permit application in respect of the named individual was received in the Employment Permits Section and was placed in the processing queue on the 11/09/2017. Applications are processed strictly in date order by Employer Type i.e. Trusted Partner or Standard Employer and the Section is currently processing Standard Employer applications received during the week...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consultancy Contracts Data (17 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: My department is conducting a number of research projects to build an understanding of the possible implications of Brexit on Ireland for trading relations, enterprise and consumers. These studies will provide an evidence base to inform Ireland’s policy positions as part of the wider negotiation on the UK’s future relationship with the EU and help to inform our broader policy...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (17 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 and 104 together. The EU-Canada Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) entered into force provisionally on the 21st September 2017. This means that Irish companies may now take advantage of the all-important provisions of CETA including the elimination of tariffs on almost all key exports, access to the Canadian procurement market, the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Bodies Data (17 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: In the time available, it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I will provide this information to the Deputy once it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Regulations (17 Oct 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Section 22 of the Dangerous Substances 1972 deals with the marking of containers of petroleum-spirit (other than the fuel tank of an engine). It states that every container shall be clearly and conspicuously marked with the words "Petroleum- Spirit" and "Highly Inflammable". I have been informed by the Health and Safety (HSA) that they have not specifically targeted, or taken action,...