Written answers
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation
- Covid-19 Pandemic
509. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when a dog grooming business from home can resume (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5565/20] - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
515. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures in place for employees in receipt of the wage subsidy scheme in which an employer is not topping up pay and employees are... - Covid-19 Pandemic
516. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will meet with representatives of cinema operators to ensure that reopening of cinemas occurs at the right time and with the... - Future Growth Loan Scheme
517. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to roll out additional funds for the SBCI future growth loan scheme in view of the fact it is maxed out through the pillar... - Workplace Safety
520. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the guidance published to date in relation to workplace health and safety standards specifically in relation to Covid-19; if the... - Tattooing and Body Piercing Regulation
521. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has had contact with the tattoo industry in relation to when it can reopen under Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a... - Health and Safety Inspections
522. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the HSA will carry out inspections of all meat plants here. [6188/20] - Insurance Industry
523. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will address a matter regarding support for credit insurance companies (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on... - Podiatry Services
524. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when podiatry and chiropody services will be fully resumed [6475/20] - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
525. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if businesses in arrears for local authority rates for 2019 will be able to avail of the grant by way of the rebate of rates; the way... - Covid-19 Pandemic
526. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason cinemas are scheduled to reopen in phase 5 which is later than cafés, restaurants, museums and galleries; if she has... - Brexit Data
528. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the projected cost to trade in the event of a failure to agree a trade agreement between the European Union and the UK; the projected... - Covid-19 Pandemic
529. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when dog grooming can resume under the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if she will make a statement on the matter.... - Departmental Contracts
530. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department has engaged the use of external consultants from 1 January 2020 to date; the details and costs of such engagements;... - Covid-19 Pandemic
531. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has considered allowing phased opening of shopping centres with a small number of outlets opening gradually, beginning with the... - Farmers Markets
532. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if consideration will be given to the reopening farmers’ markets to be permitted by implementing specific measures outlined... - Covid-19 Pandemic
533. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will reconsider the proposed opening date for cinemas on 14 August 2020 and implement a more gradual, controlled return to... - Commercial Property
534. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to undertake an initiative to address the issues regarding commercial rents in the context of Covid-19; and if she will make... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
535. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will amend the Covid-19 retail online scheme to offer more support to those that do not have a pre-existing online presence; if... - Covid-19 Pandemic
536. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a company (details supplied) is permitted to open on 18 May 2020. [5639/20] - Departmental Correspondence
537. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a reply will issue to correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5653/20] - Work Permits
540. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the list of ineligible occupations for work permits will be reviewed in view of Covid-19 and the urgent need for more healthcare... - Departmental Correspondence
541. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a reply will issue to correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5667/20] - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
542. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of firms that have applied for each enterprise support measure and-or scheme since 1 March 2020 in response to Covid-19... - Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
543. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses that have applied to the SBCI Covid-19 working capital loan and future growth loan schemes; the number of... - Microfinance Loan Fund Scheme
544. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses that have availed of the Microfinance Ireland loan scheme since the 19 March 2020 Covid-19 announcement; the... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
545. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the application process and steps that micro and small businesses will have to take to access a restart grant of up to €10,000... - Health and Safety Regulations
547. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the new Health and Safety Authority workplace guidelines will be published for reopening businesses. [5677/20] - Enterprise Support Services
548. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which small and micro firms will access the redesigned €200 million sustaining enterprise scheme under new EU state... - Examinership Arrangements
549. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has examined the proposal by small business representatives to extend the examinership protection window for Covid-19 impacted... - Health and Safety Regulations
550. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on proposed measures in correspondence (details supplied) to ensure the health and safety of staff and customers in order to... - Consumer Rights
551. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the recourse available to consumers to ensure they receive full refunds if they decide to cancel a package holiday in view of... - Gift Vouchers
552. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the recourse customers have if they have unused gift vouchers for a company that has now entered liquidation; and the consumer... - Jobs Protection
553. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions taken to protect jobs at a company (details supplied); if she has spoken with the management of the company regarding... - Covid-19 Pandemic
554. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the estimated costs to businesses for March and April 2020 with regard to Covid-19 closures and reductions in business activity; and... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
557. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding possible grants and supports for employees in addition to cash flow finance for the tourism hotel sectors and... - Credit Guarantee Scheme
558. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications and loans approved for the credit guarantee scheme since 19 March 2020; and if she will make a statement on... - Covid-19 Pandemic
559. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has engaged with cinema operators in relation to concerns regarding the unphased reopening of their industry (details... - Departmental Correspondence
560. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a reply will issue to correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5784/20] - Farmers Markets
561. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if consideration will be given to reopening farmers’ markets to be permitted by implementing the specific measures outlined in... - Consumer Rights
562. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the recourse and rights a person has to cancel a package holiday and get a full refund for travel to the USA in June 2020 due to... - Job Losses
563. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a company (details supplied) has an obligation to attend the Labour Relations Commission and or Labour Court to discuss company... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
564. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of food businesses that have applied for working capital under the Covid-19 loan scheme which opened in March 2020; the... - Future Growth Loan Scheme
565. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of farmers and food businesses that have applied to the future growth loan scheme since the Covid-19 crisis measures were... - Covid-19 Pandemic
566. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the phase reopening bridal stores falls into; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5843/20] - Workplace Safety
568. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans for ensuring compliance with the inevitable strict rules that will have to be put in place when persons return to work; her... - Covid-19 Pandemic
569. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the instructions and guidelines being prepared for pub owners in preparation for an opening of the sector; if the number of customers... - Health and Safety Inspections
570. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to ensure the HSA can carry out on-site inspections of workplaces as a result of complaints from workers over unsafe... - Labour Employer Economic Forum
573. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of discussions at the Labour Employer Economic Forum regarding the national protocol on Covid-19 issues; and the number of... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
574. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the details of each Covid-19 business support announced by her Department or State agency under her remit which will require primary... - Covid-19 Pandemic
576. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there is a mechanism or unit in her Department to enable businesses in various sectors impacted by Covid-19 restrictions to submit... - Health and Safety Authority
579. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if additional resources, that is, staff and funding will be needed for the Health and Safety Authority with respect to the reopening... - National Standards Authority of Ireland
580. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if additional resources, that is, staff and funding will be needed for the NSAI with respect to the reopening of businesses as... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
581. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if specific supports will be provided to private bus operators to allow them to return to business as Covid-19 restrictions are eased;... - Covid-19 Pandemic
582. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will meet with representatives of cinema operators to ensure that reopening of cinemas occurs at the right time and with the... - Employment Rights
587. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the recourse an employee has if they are of the view that Covid-19 workplace guidance is not being adhered to by the employer or in... - Covid-19 Pandemic
588. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will meet with representatives of cinema operators to ensure that reopening of cinemas occurs at the right time and with the... - Workplace Safety
591. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of staff in both the HSA and HSE attributed to deal with businesses that fail to adhere to Covid-19 guidelines. [6133/20] - Trade Strategy
592. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on whether there is a need to bring forward new measures to underpin the trade credit scheme; if she has met with the trade... - Examinership Arrangements
593. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress being made on amending the examinership legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6136/20] - Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
594. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on cases in which workers are told their company is accessing the WSS and in which this results in a payment significantly... - Industrial Development
595. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if construction works on a new advanced technology unit at Knockaconny, County Monaghan has commenced; the expected duration of such... - Covid-19 Pandemic
596. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when businesses such as gyms or personal training operations can resume; if open air exercise training for groups of four or less can... - Health and Safety Regulations
597. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason the public health workplace measures are guidelines and not mandatory (details supplied). [6279/20] - Health and Safety Authority
598. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of inspectors the HSA has to inspect workplaces to ensure they are compliant with Covid-19 public health measures; the... - Construction Regulations
599. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the consideration given to and the measures put in place in order to prevent construction workers outside the family unit traveling by... - Health and Safety Authority
600. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of inspectors employed by the Health and Safety Authority in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; if... - Covid-19 Pandemic
601. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if small and medium companies supplying protective equipment to hospitals are deemed essential workers; and if she will make a... - Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement
602. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of staff in the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020, by... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
603. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses by county which have drawn down Covid-19 loans according to each loan type available in tabular form; and if... - Covid-19 Pandemic
605. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when chiropractors can reopen; and if they can reopen earlier if they implement precautions and use PPE and ensure the protection of... - Health and Safety Authority
607. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which the Health and Safety Authority will fulfil its role in enforcing worker safety for employments as per the return to... - Work Permits
608. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department is considering reviewing the current work permits regime in view of Covid-19. [6428/20] - Employment Rights
609. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the EU regulation pertaining to the movement of seasonal workers to different countries from within the EU; if guidance has been... - Covid-19 Pandemic
610. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she or her Department were contacted by any of the contractors involved in the construction of a new factory (details supplied)... - Workplace Safety
613. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she or her Department will specify in relation to page 2 of the Return to Work Protocol that the procedure for the selection and... - Covid-19 Pandemic
616. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if clarity will be provided on businesses and their reopening roadmap (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
617. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when further details will be provided on the restart fund of €250 million for micro and small businesses which was announced on... - Covid-19 Pandemic
618. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the measures highlighted in correspondence (details supplied) in respect of the future viability of a business; if a... - Health and Safety Authority
619. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of field inspector posts recruited in each of the past three years; and the number that left during the same period. [6508/20] - Local Enterprise Offices
620. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the estimated full-year cost if the budget for local enterprise offices increased by 20%; and if she will make a statement on the... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
621. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of her discussions with the Ministers for Public Expenditure and Reform and Housing, Planning and Local Government with... - Health and Safety Authority
624. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the funding the Health and Safety Authority spent on all safety initiatives; the number of inspections it carried out in each of the... - Covid-19 Pandemic
625. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will review the current timeline envisaged by the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business for the reopening of shopping... - Covid-19 Tests
626. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the fact that certain employees in particular some Irish persons with jobs based abroad are... - Covid-19 Pandemic
627. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of dog grooming businesses; the position or phase they come under with regard to reopening in view of the fact that many... - Workplace Safety
629. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6642/20] - Manufacturing Sector
630. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if consideration has been given to State sponsored manufacturing of protective face masks; and if she will make a statement on the... - Credit Guarantee Scheme
631. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the differences between the existing credit guarantee scheme and the new €2 billion credit guarantee scheme announced on 2 May... - Covid-19 Pandemic
635. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when betting shops can re-open in view of the fact there is no guideline in the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business relating to... - Job Losses
636. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the 176 redundancies announced by a company in Dundalk, County Louth, on 8 May 2020; if her... - Covid-19 Pandemic
637. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on whether boutique gyms, micro gyms and those that offer personal training and small group personal training would be more... - Proposed Legislation
638. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if legislation prepared by her Department will be required to implement the new measures announced recently to help businesses recover... - Credit Guarantee Scheme
640. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the average interest rate charged by the banks on the loans handed out with regard the current credit guarantee scheme; if there is a... - Covid-19 Pandemic
643. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if guidance will be provided to those doing one on one consultations, such as personal trainers, on when they will be permitted to... - Workplace Safety
644. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the State agency responsible for enforcing public health guidelines in the workplace as set out in the Return to Work Safely Protocol;... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
645. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the supports available for businesses that need to make structural changes to their business premises to adhere to Covid-19... - Work Permits
646. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of permits for migrant workers issued to date for each of the months to May 2020; the figures for the same period for 2019;... - Ministerial Meetings
647. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has engaged with a group (details supplied); if so, the time and date of these meetings; if she will publish the minutes; and... - Health and Safety Authority
648. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the additional resources deployed to the Health and Safety Authority to ensure it can monitor compliance with Covid-19... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
650. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if supports will be provided for businesses having difficulties paying rent and facing rent arrears due to Covid-19; and if she will... - Health and Safety Authority
652. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the additional staffing and resources that will be made available to the HSA to ensure that it can carry out widespread inspections of... - Departmental Contracts
653. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent on external consultants by her Department in 2019; the average hourly rate; if caps or limits on such spending are in...
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