Written Answers Nos. 99-117
99. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when an application by a person (details supplied) for stamp 4 will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3887/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a decision on this particular request issued to the person concerned by registered post on 18 January 2018.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
100. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if temporary or long-term residency on compassionate or humanitarian grounds can be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3888/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it is not possible to identify the persons referred to by the Deputy due to the lack of detail provided. If the Deputy can provide further details such as the persons' full name (if different from that already provided), their date of birth, their GNIB Registration Number, a Passport number, I will have the matter investigated further.
If it is the case that the person in question has not engaged with the immigration service already he or she should do so as soon as possible.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
101. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a temporary travel document will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3889/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned should make an application in writing to the Travel Document Section of INIS who will consider the application. Details on the process including the application form and the address to write to, is available on www.inis.gov.ie.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when temporary or long-term residency will be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3890/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that INIS is currently considering both of the cases concerned and that INIS expects to be in a position to write to both persons very shortly.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
103. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if short or long-term residency status will be awarded to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3891/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it is not possible to identify the person referred to by the Deputy due to the lack of detail provided.
If the Deputy can provide further details such as the person's full name (if different from that already provided), their date of birth, their GNIB Registration Number, as well as similar details relating to the person's spouse, I will have the matter investigated further.
If it is the case that the person in question has not engaged with the immigration service already he or she should do so as soon as possible.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the determination of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3892/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the position remains as outlined in my previous responses to the Deputy's Parliamentary Questions in the matter (question no. 107 on 17 November 2016, Question no. 46 on 19 January 2017 and question no. 63 on 9 February 2017 refer).
The person concerned was refused permission to remain in the State on 12 July 2016. The person referred to by the Deputy has made no further request for a permission to remain in the State since that date.
If the person wishes to request further permission to remain in the State, they should write directly to Residence Division Unit 1, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 as soon as possible.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress in the determination of eligibility for long-term residency naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3893/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the situation remains as outlined in my response to his Parliamentary Question number 510 on 16 January 2018.
The person referred to by the Deputy was refused permission to remain in the State by INIS in 2016. The person concerned has no permission to be in the State since that date and has not submitted a further request for such a permission.
If it is the case that the person in question has not engaged with the immigration service already he or she should do so as soon as possible.
If the person wishes to request further permission to remain in the State they should write directly to Residence Division Unit 1, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 as soon as possible.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a full review of the case and decision to deport a person (details supplied) will be arranged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3899/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Services (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 12 November 2008, following the refusal of the international protection claim made by the person concerned and the detailed consideration of their case under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). That Order remains valid and in place.
Representations were received from the person concerned requesting that the Deportation Order be revoked, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). Following the consideration of that request, a decision was taken in August 2016 that the Deportation Order should be affirmed and this decision was communicated to the person concerned by registered post dated 04 August 2016.
It is open to the person concerned to submit further representations requesting that the Deportation Order be revoked, pursuant to Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). However, I wish to make clear that such an application would require substantial grounds to be successful.
The Deputy might wish to note that the effect of a Deportation Order is that the person named on the Order is legally obliged to leave the State and to remain outside of the State. The enforcement of the Deportation Order in this case is now an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or to long awaited.
107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a temporary or long-term residency stamp 4 will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3903/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned.
These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable legislation, in advance of a final decision being made.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when naturalisation will be awarded to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3916/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of a current application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can only be made after an application and supporting documentation is received.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if all required documentation has been supplied to the relevant section of his Department by a person (details supplied) in order to facilitate their application for permission to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3917/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned has submitted written representations.
With a view to having the case of the person concerned progressed, a representative of the INIS wrote to the person concerned on 18 January 2018, requesting the submission of specific documentation. The position in the State of the person concerned can be further considered upon receipt of the requested documentation.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of special residency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3921/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that from the limited information provided it is not possible to adequately respond to the Deputy's question.
If the persons concerned could write directly to Unit 2 - Residence Division supplying more information relating to all three persons, then INIS could examine the matter further with a view of offering advice. Information to be submitted should include, at a minimum: -
1. Full copies of all three passports
2. Copies of GNIB cards
3. Copies of marriage certificates
4. Copy of a birth certificate for the daughter concerned and for any other siblings
5. Medical certificate detailing the father's condition
6. Employment details for all concerned
7. Evidence of finances available showing how they they will support themselves financially as a family.
The persons should also be advised to consult with www.inis.gov.ie particularly in relation to any visa entry requirements that may apply.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
111. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she continues to establish new trade links with a view to post-Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3915/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraIreland is an small open economy and dependent on international trade and investment for sustainable growth. In this context, promoting access to and deepening existing trade relationships across a diversified portfolio of export markets is a key priority and this is made even more important in light of the potential impacts of Brexit. Increased trade provides for stronger economic growth which creates employment and grows our economy. Overall, export growth in Ireland in recent years has been exceptionally strong and exports continue to contribute positively to growth.
As well as the global efforts supported by Enterprise Ireland, our policy objective is achieved through our support for the suite of EU Free Trade Agreements, and through multilateral agreements at WTO level, which both seek to deliver regulatory cooperation and reduced tariffs. The EU suite of Free Trade Agreements with third countries helps to open new markets, break down barriers and provide new opportunities for Irish firms. Brexit has reinforced the importance and the urgency of pursuing an ambitious programme of negotiations at EU level and Ireland fully supports the EU Commission's ambitious Free Trade Agreement agenda which seeks to accelerate the delivery of EU trade deals with leading economies and regional blocs.
Most recently, the EU–Canada Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) entered into force provisionally from 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 easing of regulatory barriers and more transparent rules for market access. CETA will present new opportunities for Irish business and professionals to work and provide services in Canada.
The EU and Mexico hope to reach political agreement early this year on the modernisation of the EU-Mexico Global Agreement, to include provisions on regulatory cooperation, increased trade in agriculture and food, common sanitary standards and sustainable development. Ireland supports comparable trade conditions for investors and businesses across the Americas, making it easier for Irish businesses to trade in and enter these markets. Negotiations with the Mercosur countries continues and political agreement was reached last year with Japan on an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The EU/Japan EPA has the potential to generate significant benefits for Ireland. The agri-food sector, which is Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, will see particular benefits, with improved access for beef and dairy products. The Agreement will also ensure tariff elimination on medical devices and pharmaceutical products which are manufactured in Ireland.
Moreover, in his September 2017 State of the Union Address to the European Parliament, Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission, proposed opening trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand. The draft negotiating mandates for Australia and New Zealand are currently being discussed by the Commission and Member States.
The EU’s suite of Free Trade Agreements coupled with our programme of Minister led trade missions and bilateral visits overseas have provided a key foundation on which to further build our strong economic and trading links in export markets and this will continue. Enterprise Ireland delivered an impressive programme of international trade events in 2017, giving Irish companies the opportunity to meet with potential buyers and network with key influencers in countries around the world. In total, 57 internationally focused trade events were organised by Enterprise Ireland in 2017 including ministerial-led trade missions to Canada, Singapore and Japan, the UAE and Oman, and a major trade programme as part of the Presidential State visit to Australia.
Ireland will also continue to support the EU’s ambitious programme of negotiating new Free Trade Agreements giving Irish firms expanded market access and a predictable trading environment in third countries. To this end, my Department has commissioned a major examination of the economic opportunities and impacts for Ireland arising from EU Free Trade Agreements which we hope will be available later this year.
112. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 617 of 11 October 2016, the available IDA lands at the end of quarter 4 2017; the occupied IDA lands at the end of quarter 4 of 2017, by county and town, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3852/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe availability of an adequate supply of marketable serviced land and buildings in advance of demand is a key element in the IDA's ability to compete for mobile foreign direct investment. The availability of property solutions allows projects to commence at an earlier date by diminishing much of the difficulties associated with land acquisition, planning and construction. It is, therefore, an important means by which the IDA can encourage and attract new investors to the country and especially to regional Ireland.
The tables list all IDA Ireland land available for marketing (Table A) and occupied IDA Ireland properties (Table B) as at the end of Quarter 4 of 2017:
Table A
|
Property County |
Property Town |
Property Name |
Hectares Available |
|
County Carlow |
Bagenalstown |
Bagenalstown |
0.1555 |
|
County Cavan |
Cavan |
Cavan B&T Park |
9.05 |
|
County Cork |
Youghal |
Springfield Estate |
1.87 |
|
County Cork |
Youghal |
Foxhole |
1.0063 |
|
County Cork |
Skibbereen |
Poundlick Estate |
3.86 |
|
County Cork |
Kanturk |
Mallow B & T Park |
0.6831 |
|
County Cork |
Kinsale |
Rathhallikeen |
0.1298 |
|
County Cork |
Kanturk |
Pulleen |
2.47 |
|
County Cork |
Fermoy |
Rathealy |
0.9407 |
|
County Cork |
Cork City |
Cork City Kilbarry B&T Park |
57.53 |
|
County Cork |
Carrigtohill |
Carrigtohill B&T Park |
11.08 |
|
County Cork |
Charleville |
Rathgoggan Estate |
1.86 |
|
County Cork |
Bantry |
Drombrow |
1.9627 |
|
County Cork |
Bandon |
Laragh Estate |
1.37 |
|
County Cork |
Cork City |
Ringaskiddy |
149.32 |
|
County Cork |
Cork City |
Cork B&T Park |
0.42 |
|
County Cork |
Cork City |
Ringaskiddy Estate |
0.2023 |
|
County Cork |
Cork City |
Rossa Ave |
0.1152 |
|
County Cork |
Millstreet |
Millstreet IDA Estate |
0.1133 |
|
County Cork |
Fermoy |
Fermoy B & T Park |
6.05 |
|
County Cork |
Carrigtohill East |
Cork Carrigtohill East |
53.1576 |
|
County Donegal |
Ballyshannon |
Ballyshannon |
1.0672 |
|
County Donegal |
Donegal/Tully/Clar/B |
Lurganboy |
0.872 |
|
County Donegal |
Letterkenny |
Knocknamona |
1.35 |
|
County Donegal |
Letterkenny/Manorcun |
Letterkenny B & T Park |
19.33 |
|
County Donegal |
Letterkenny/Manorcun |
Letterkenny Lisnenan 2 |
0.38 |
|
County Donegal |
Letterkenny/Manorcun |
Letterkenny B & T Park |
2.6282 |
|
County Dublin |
Dublin 24 |
Dublin 24 - Whitestown Ind Est |
0.56 |
|
County Dublin |
Dublin 11 |
Dublin 11 - Poppintree Ind. Est. |
3.78 |
|
County Dublin |
Blanchardstown |
Cruiserath |
27.1925 |
|
County Dublin |
Blanchardstown |
Blanchardstown B & T Park |
10.4956 |
|
County Dublin |
Dublin 12 |
Dubl 12 - Ballymount Ind. Est. |
0.0249 |
|
County Dublin |
Swords |
Swords Bus. Park, Greenfields |
2.04 |
|
County Dublin |
Dublin 5 |
Belcamp - B & T Park |
46.44 |
|
County Galway |
Tuam |
Tuam Business Park |
1.4794 |
|
County Galway |
Roundstone |
Roundstone |
1.42 |
|
County Galway |
Mountbellew/Ballygar |
Mountbellew Business Park |
0.1979 |
|
County Galway |
Gort |
Gort Business Park |
1.1217 |
|
County Galway |
Glenamaddy |
Glenamaddy Business Park |
0.9105 |
|
County Galway |
Galway City |
Parkmore B&T Park (W&E) |
26.75 |
|
County Galway |
Ballygar |
Ballygar Site |
3.4398 |
|
County Galway |
Ballinasloe |
Ballinasloe B&T Park |
8.88 |
|
County Galway |
Tuam |
Tuam Science & Technology Park |
9.92 |
|
County Galway |
Galway City |
Oranmore Science & Tech Park |
26.78 |
|
County Galway |
Athenry |
Athenry |
92.4351 |
|
County Kerry |
Killorglin |
Farrantoreen |
0.74 |
|
County Kerry |
Killarney |
Killarney B&T Park |
1.14 |
|
County Kerry |
Tralee |
Acq c.1.0Ha Tralee |
1 |
|
County Kildare |
Newbridge |
Newbridge Business Park |
2.9339 |
|
County Kilkenny |
Kilkenny |
Purcellsinch Ind. Park |
3.95 |
|
County Kilkenny |
Kilkenny/Bennetsbrid |
Kilkenny B&T Park |
13.4 |
|
County Kilkenny |
Belview |
Belview |
22.8 |
|
County Laois |
Portlaoise |
Portlaoise B&T Park |
9.62 |
|
County Leitrim |
Carrick-On-Shannon |
Carrick-On-Shannon B & T Park |
6.4 |
|
County Leitrim |
Carrick-On-Shannon |
Carrick-On-Shannon |
0.1845 |
|
County Leitrim |
Drumshanbo |
Drumshanbo |
0.2238 |
|
County Leitrim |
Manorhamilton |
Manorhamilton |
0.9264 |
|
County Leitrim |
Manorhamilton |
Carrickleitrim |
0.4208 |
|
County Leitrim |
Mohill |
Mohill |
2.0693 |
|
County Limerick |
Limerick |
The National Technology Park |
64.72 |
|
County Limerick |
Limerick |
Raheen Business Park |
53.86 |
|
County Longford |
Longford |
Aghafad |
2.0272 |
|
County Longford |
Longford |
Longford Industrial Estate |
1.0176 |
|
County Louth |
Greenore |
Greenore |
0.0272 |
|
County Louth |
Dundalk |
Dundalk Finnabair B&T Park |
5.74 |
|
County Louth |
Dundalk/Ravensdale |
Dundalk Mullagharlin East |
12.8 |
|
County Louth |
Dundalk |
Dundalk Mullagharlin |
44.175 |
|
County Louth |
Drogheda |
Drogheda B&T Park |
22.53 |
|
County Mayo |
Ballina |
Ballina Business Park |
0.6 |
|
County Mayo |
Bangor Erris |
Bango Erris Industrial Park |
0.607 |
|
County Mayo |
Castlebar |
Castlebar B&T Park |
3.0897 |
|
County Mayo |
Foxford |
Foxford Business Park |
0.6798 |
|
County Mayo |
Ballina |
Ballina |
10.6141 |
|
County Meath |
Navan Boyerstown Bro |
Navan B&T Park |
24.21 |
|
County Monaghan |
Monaghan |
Monaghan Business Park |
7.53 |
|
County Offaly |
Tullamore |
Tullamore Industrial Estate |
0.3541 |
|
County Offaly |
Tullamore |
Tullamore B&T Park |
8 |
|
County Offaly |
Clara |
Clara |
0.4872 |
|
County Roscommon |
Roscommon |
Roscommon B&T Park |
4.63 |
|
County Roscommon |
Castlerea |
Station Rd |
1.1735 |
|
County Sligo |
Sligo |
Cleveragh Business Park |
0.3035 |
|
County Sligo |
Easkey |
Easkey Business Park |
0.0611 |
|
County Sligo |
Sligo |
Finisklin B & T Park |
10.97 |
|
County Sligo |
Sligo |
Sligo - Oakfield Site |
31.3186 |
|
County Tipperary |
Tipperary |
Knockanrawley |
2.08 |
|
County Tipperary |
Clonmel |
Clonmel Bus Park |
20.071 |
|
County Waterford |
Waterford |
Waterford Industrial Estate |
5.19 |
|
County Waterford |
Waterford |
Waterford B&T Park |
23.88 |
|
County Waterford |
Dungarvan |
Dungarvan B & T Park |
11.5675 |
|
County Westmeath |
Mullingar |
Clonmore Ind. Est. |
6.8 |
|
County Westmeath |
Athlone |
Athlone B&T Park Garrycastle |
11.3647 |
|
County Westmeath |
Athlone |
Garrankesh Estate |
0.0926 |
|
County Westmeath |
Mullingar |
Mullingar B&T Park |
22.5 |
|
County Wexford |
Wexford |
Wexford B&T Park |
3.14 |
|
County Wexford |
Wexford |
Wexford Whitemills |
0.066 |
|
County Wexford |
Enniscorthy |
Moyne Upper |
0.39 |
|
County Wicklow |
Arklow |
Arklow Kilbride |
0.1197 |
|
County Wicklow |
Greystones |
Greystones B&T Park |
17.93 |
|
County Wicklow |
Arklow |
Arklow B&T Park |
14.56 |
Table B
|
Property Name |
Property Town |
Property County |
|
Cootehill |
Cootehill |
County Cavan |
|
Mallow Quarterstown Estate |
Mallow |
County Cork |
|
Brookpark |
Dunmanway |
County Cork |
|
Underhill |
Dunmanway |
County Cork |
|
Mahon Estate |
Cork City |
County Cork |
|
Little Island Estate |
Cork City |
County Cork |
|
Ballincollig |
Cork City |
County Cork |
|
Plot 4 Roadway |
Cork |
County Cork |
|
Letterkenny Ballyraine |
Letterkenny/Manorcun |
County Donegal |
|
Windyhall |
Letterkenny |
County Donegal |
|
Dublin - South County B&T Park |
Dublin 18 |
County Dublin |
|
Swords - Balheary |
Swords |
County Dublin |
|
Dubl 5 - Clonshaugh Ind. Est. |
Dublin 5 |
County Dublin |
|
Baldoyle Industrial Estate |
Dublin 13 |
County Dublin |
|
Dubl 12 - Ballymount Ind. Est. |
Dublin 12 |
County Dublin |
|
Clondalkin Industrial Estate |
Clondalkin |
County Dublin |
|
Cherry Orchard Ind. Est. |
Dublin 10 |
County Dublin |
|
Santry Ave Ind. Est. |
Dublin 9 |
County Dublin |
|
Portumna Business Park |
Portumna |
County Galway |
|
Loughrea B&T Park |
Loughrea/Tynagh |
County Galway |
|
Gort Business Park 2 |
Gort/Kinvara |
County Galway |
|
Ballybrit Business Park Lower |
Galway |
County Galway |
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Mervue B&T Park |
Galway |
County Galway |
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Athenry Business Park |
Athenry |
County Galway |
|
Gortamullen Estate |
Kenmare |
County Kerry |
|
Reenard Estate |
Cahersiveen |
County Kerry |
|
Meilita Road |
Kildare |
County Kildare |
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Monread Road |
Naas |
County Kildare |
|
Kildare Town |
Kildare |
County Kildare |
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Castledermot |
Castledermot |
County Kildare |
|
Townpark |
Athy |
County Kildare |
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Rathcronan |
Ballinalee |
County Longford |
|
Coes Rd - Dundalk |
Dundalk |
County Louth |
|
Ballinrobe Business Park |
Ballinrobe |
County Mayo |
|
Charlestown Industrial Park |
Charlestown |
County Mayo |
|
Castlebar Industrial Park |
Castlebar |
County Mayo |
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Ashbourne |
Ashbourne |
County Meath |
|
Ballybay |
Ballybay |
County Monaghan |
|
Edenderry Industrial Estate |
Edenderry |
County Offaly |
|
Boyle Industrial Estate |
Boyle |
County Roscommon |
|
Racecourse Road |
Roscommon |
County Roscommon |
|
Castlerea Business Park |
Castlerea |
County Roscommon |
|
Athlone Bunnavally |
Athlone (Environs) |
County Roscommon |
|
Redmonstown |
Clonmel |
County Tipperary |
|
Gurtnafleur |
Clonmel |
County Tipperary |
|
Cashel |
Cashel |
County Tipperary |
|
Spafield |
Cashel |
County Tipperary |
|
Tallow |
Tallow |
County Waterford |
|
Clogheran |
Dungarvan |
County Waterford |
|
Cappoquin |
Cappoquin |
County Waterford |
|
Gorey |
Gorey |
County Wexford |
|
Arklow Cemetry Road, |
Arklow |
County Wicklow |
|
Lisnenan Industrial Park |
Ballybofey, Lisnenan |
County Donegal |
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Ballinamore |
Willowfield Road, Ballinamore |
County Leitrim |
113. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when quarter 4 2017 IDA site visits data will be available. [3853/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that the data in question will be available in the first week of February.
114. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the joint labour committees in operation per sector, in tabular form. [3855/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe table sets out details of the Joint Labour Committees (JLCs) that are currently in place.
|
JLC |
Members Appointed |
Activity since re-establishment |
|
Agriculture |
No |
None |
|
Catering (outside Dublin) |
No |
None |
|
Catering |
No |
None |
|
Contract Cleaning |
Yes |
First Employment Regulation Order made on 1st October 2015.Second Employment Regulation Order made 27th October 2016. |
|
Hairdressing |
Yes |
Committee held a number of meetings in 2017 but no proposals agreed. |
|
Hotels (excluding Dublin & Cork) |
No |
None |
|
Retail Grocery & Allied Trades |
No |
None |
|
Security |
Yes |
First Employment Regulation Order made on 1st October 2015.Second Employment Regulation Order made on 30th May 2017. |
115. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the remit of the state aid modernisation working group; her plans for the SAM working group which will take place here in April 2018; and if draft proposals have been submitted by member states with respect to changing current state aid thresholds at EU level. [3856/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe objective of the State Aid Working Group is the exchange of views and best practice on the implementation of State Aid Rules among Member States. The WG is currently chaired by France and this changes every 12-18 months. Bulgaria will host the next working group meeting on 2 February 2018 where arrangements will be finalised for the April 27 meeting which is provisionally scheduled for Dublin.
To date Member States have not requested changes to State Aid rules in response to Brexit. Officials of my Department have had discussions with senior officials from DG Competition to sensitise them to both the potential and the real difficulties encountered by Irish businesses as a result of the UK’s decision to leave the EU. Furthermore, in November 2017, the then Tánaiste met with Commissioner Vestager. An outcome from this meeting was the establishment of a Working Group comprising representatives from DG Comp, the Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation, Enterprise Ireland and Department of Agriculture. The objective of the Group is to scope and design schemes to support enterprise impacted by Brexit in line with State Aid rules. Should issues arise that require an approach that does not fit within the existing State Aid rules, this will be raised as part of the Working Group discussions.
116. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of full time and part time civil servants working in the state aid unit by administrative grade. [3857/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe State Aid Section is situated in the Finance for Growth and State Aid Unit of the Indigenous Enterprise Development Division of my Department. The overall goal of the Division is to work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that appropriate supports are in place to promote and develop entrepreneurship, to help businesses to start, scale and export, and to advocate across the wider system for a supportive business environment (for example, tax policy, skills availability etc.).
The specific role of the State Aid Section is to ensure compliance of this Department’s Industrial Development schemes with EU State Aid rules and provide guidance to other Departments on how to achieve the same in relation to their schemes.
I have set out in tabular format below the staffing details of the State Aid Section:
|
Grade |
No. |
|
Principal Officer |
1 |
|
Assistant Principal Officer |
1 |
|
Higher Executive Officer |
1 |
|
Executive Officer |
1 |
|
Clerical Officer |
1 |
|
Total |
5 |
117. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the €300 million Brexit loan scheme fund announced in budget 2018 for SME businesses will open for applications; the length of time the fund will remain open for applications; the criteria for applying; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3858/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Brexit Loan Scheme announced during Budget 2018 will provide affordable working capital financing to eligible Irish businesses that are either currently impacted by Brexit, or which will be in the future. The 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 Scheme will be open to businesses of up to 499 employees, which can also demonstrate that they are significantly exposed to the impact (or potential impact) of Brexit. They must be a viable business, doing business in Ireland, and they must have a business development strategy. The scheme will be open both to State Agency clients and those businesses that do not have any relationship with State Agencies.
The Scheme is expected to open for applications at the end of March 2018, and will run until the 31st of March 2020.
