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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 May 2013

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Questions (139, 141)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which he and his Department have identified any major issues of concern to those creating employment indigenously or by way of foreign direct investment; the extent to which it has been found possible to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24777/13]

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Bernard Durkan

Question:

141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he and his Department have been in a position to address any concerns expressed by the business sector with particular reference to the retention of existing jobs and the creation of new employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24779/13]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 139 and 141 together.

The development of appropriate policy responses to support the retention of existing jobs and creation of new jobs is dependent on robust analysis and consultation with key stakeholders, including business representative bodies. This is undertaken on an on-going basis by Government, the State Agencies and other independent bodies. In addition to work carried out by my own Department, Forfás provides independent and rigorous research, advice and support in the areas of enterprise and science policy. This work informs my Department and the wider Government in its responses to the needs of the business environment.

During the preparation of the 2013 Action Plan for Jobs, I met with a wide range of business representatives. I also held a series of regional meetings in 2012 to hear the concerns of the enterprise sector. In addition, I also meet regularly with the CEOs of Forfás, IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland to keep informed of developments in the enterprise sector.

In the preparation of the Action Plan for Jobs 2013, more than 55 submissions were received, containing over 600 individual proposals for consideration. Some of these are already being addressed through Government actions generally, or through specific actions contained in the Action Plan for Jobs. However, we are also considering what further action we can take in relation to individual actions through the Action Plans for Jobs in 2014-2016, the budgetary process and other mechanisms.

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