Written answers

Thursday, 13 November 2014

Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Action Plan for Jobs

Photo of Terence FlanaganTerence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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80. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the action plan for jobs refers to the potential for new jobs in the sugar industry regarding exporting sugar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43530/14]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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The objective of the Action Plan for Jobs is to create a positive environment to support business start-ups and growth, drive exports and facilitate job creation and retention by the enterprise sector. The Action Plan has set a target of having 100,000 more people at work by 2016, with the longer term objective of having 2 million people in employment by 2020. The focus of the APJ is to build Ireland’s competitive advantage; assist indigenous business to grow; drive entrepreneurship and start-up companies; support employment at community and local level; develop and deepen the impact of FDI; and also to exploit sectoral opportunities. The Agriculture, Food and the Marine sectors feature prominently in each Action Plan with a broad suite of actions targeted at job creation in those areas. The Action Plan for Jobs does not specifically refer to the sugar industry.

The Action Plans are developed through a highly consultative process across the public and private sector, including engagement with enterprise, employers, employees and those currently unemployed. This engagement is used to invite proposals from stakeholder groups and also to ensure that the right actions are prioritised. In addition, each Government Department and their associated agencies are invited to submit proposals for inclusion in the Action Plans.

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