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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Export Controls (14 Feb 2023)

Dara Calleary: I note in the first instance that the theft of cars is a matter for An Garda Síochána. Secondly, Trade policy, including export controls, is an EU competence, encompassed by the EU's Common Commercial Policy. Ireland, therefore does not implement unilateral trade restrictions. My Department is the National Competent Authority for EU Export Controls in respect of a range of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Bodies (14 Feb 2023)

Dara Calleary: The Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) was established on 7th July 2022 delivering on the action in the Programme for Government to establish the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) as a stand-alone statutory body. My Department is committed to ensuring that the Authority is appropriately resourced, both in terms of both the human resources and financial support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Feb 2023)

Dara Calleary: 539. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the pandemic payment of €1,000 for a person (details supplied). [6488/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 Feb 2023)

Dara Calleary: 369. To ask the Minister for Health if medication (details supplied) can be added to the GMS scheme for medical card users. [5724/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Feb 2023)

Dara Calleary: 387. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the pandemic bonus payment offered to frontline workers (details supplied). [5767/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Sanctions (2 Feb 2023)

Dara Calleary: EU sanctions are instruments used by the EU to bring about a change in policy or behaviour by the target country, entity or individual. The EU currently has 45 sanctions regimes in force. EU sanctions are given legal effect via EU Regulations. These Regulations have direct effect in all Member States of the EU, and, as such, are legally binding on all natural and legal persons in Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (2 Feb 2023)

Dara Calleary: Taking into account the limited financial resources available to the State, and in line with the priorities established under our national enterprise policy including the recent White Paper on Enterprise, the financial assistance made available by Government encourages enterprises, especially in the internationally traded sectors, to grow by building their competitiveness, resilience and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Funding (1 Feb 2023)

Dara Calleary: Under Subhead A.4 my Department provides joint funding, alongside the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy, for InterTradeIreland (ITI), the North-South implementation body responsible for the promotion of trade and business on an all-island and cross-border basis. ITI uses this funding from both Departments to operate a wide range of supports to help promote trade and business...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Funding (1 Feb 2023)

Dara Calleary: The INTERREG VA Programme is one of 60 cross-border programmes operating across the EU, which are designed to overcome issues that arise due to the existence of a border.  Theprogramme area includes the six border counties of Ireland, Northern Ireland and part of Western Scotland. INTERREG VA focusses on four areas that are seen as crucial for job creation and growth: supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Data (31 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: Further to the commitment in the Government’s Economic Recovery Plan 2021, as well as the Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, the Government adopted the new Trade & Investment Strategy 2022-2026: Value for Ireland, Values for the World in March 2022.  The goal of the Trade & Investment Strategy is to see Ireland grow sustainably, diversify export...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (31 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: 358. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views in relation to the passport application of a child (details supplied). [4240/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (31 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: 411. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the fact that professional masters in primary education students with a college (details supplied) are facing €65 increases in Gaeltacht fees, bringing the total fee to €815; if she has plans to assist such students with these fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4796/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: InterTradeIreland (24 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: InterTradeIreland (ITI) is one of six North-South implementation bodies established under the Good Friday Agreement. It operates under the oversight of the NSMC and of its sponsor Departments, the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment and the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy. ITI works to promote trade and business on an all-island and cross-border basis. Through its...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: 284. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason corrective lenses are not permitted for candidates on plumbing apprenticeships when they fail the colour vision test; if his Department will consider allowing corrective lenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2639/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (18 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: Directive 2021/2101, commonly referred to as the Public Country by Country Reporting Directive, seeks to combat aggressive tax planning, by requiring Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) to publish tax information reports thereby encouraging transparency and public scrutiny through democratic debate. MNEs whether headquartered in the EU or not, with a base, subsidiary or branch in the EU and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Social Media (18 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: Legislation is being prepared in my Department to implement the Digital Services Act (EU Regulation 2022/2065) into Irish law. The Digital Services Act obliges providers of online intermediary services that are designated as "very large" (i.e. platforms or search engines with more than 45 million users in the EU) to conduct annual risk assessments. They are then required to put mitigation...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: International Bodies (18 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: Ireland’s ambition, as stated in our National Digital Strategy - Harnessing Digital: the Digital Ireland Framework, is to continue to be a digital leader at the heart of European and global digital developments. We are coming from a strong overall position, currently ranked the 5th most advanced digital economy in the EU according to the 2022 Digital Economy and Society...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Missions (18 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: Each year, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland prepare a programme of trade missions and events which support the goal of securing high-level market access for companies based in Ireland who are aiming to grow business overseas and increase domestic employment, and showcasing opportunities for foreign direct investment in support of high-quality jobs and regional development throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (18 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: The Central Statistics Office compiles statistical data on Goods Exports and Imports. According to the CSO, the value of goods imports from Israel in 2021 was €2,439 million. In the period January-November 2022 the value of goods imports from Israel was €4,622 million. The value of goods imports from Occupied Palestinian Territory in 2021 was €117,000. In the period...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Business Supports (18 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: 1921. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her attention has been drawn to reports that an anomaly in the community and voluntary sector energy support scheme is excluding many community and voluntary organisations from accessing the scheme (details supplied); if she has any plans to rectify the issues outlined in order that such organisations can be deemed eligible; and...