Written Answers Nos. 443-462
443. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if assistance is available for a start-up business (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2644/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Local Enterprise Offices are the ‘First Stop Shop’ for anyone seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Ireland. Located in the 31 Local Authorities Offices nationwide, the LEOs provide a ‘signposting’ service in relation to all relevant State supports available through agencies such as Revenue, the Department of Social Protection, Education and Training Boards, the Credit Review Office and Microfinance Ireland. The LEOs can also offer advice and guidance in areas such as Local Authority rates, Public Procurement and other regulations affecting business.
The LEOs can offer direct grant aid to microenterprises (up to 10 employees) in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sector which, over time, have the potential to develop into strong export entities. Subject to certain eligibility criteria, the LEOs can provide financial assistance within three main categories:
- Feasibility Grants (investigating the potential of a business idea)
- Priming Grants (to part-fund a start-up)
- Business Development grants for existing businesses that want to expand.
It should be noted that the LEOs do not provide direct grant-aid to areas such as retail, personal services, local professional services, construction/local building services, as it may give rise to the displacement of existing businesses. For further information on eligibility criteria see the LEOs Website www.localenterprise.ie.
I am informed that there has been engagement with Mr. McGregor by his local LEO in Limerick in respect to his query.
The LEO in Limerick has recommended the Start Your Own Business Programmes/Courses to Mr. McGregor together with advice on a number of training and mentoring programmes.
Start Your Own Business Programmes/Courses
The programme will guide an entrepreneur through the various aspects of business and business planning. The objective is to assist people in assessing their idea, its viability and to decide if they should proceed or take a step back. The following is the typical content and breakdown of a Start your own Business training programme.
- Identifying, understanding and researching your target market
- Tax, law and insurance
- Financial planning (pricing, costing)
- Sources of funding
- Promoting your business
- Sales and service
- Basic bookkeeping
- Developing your Business Plan.
All LEOs also offer a number of ‘soft’ supports in the form of training or mentoring such as:
- The Mentor Programme which is designed to match up the knowledge, skills, insights and entrepreneurial capability of experienced business practitioners with small business owner/managers who need practical and strategic one to one advice and guidance.
- The LEO Management Development programmes which provide the owner-manager with the management, leadership, business skills and knowledge to achieve sustainability and growth in their business.
- LEAN for Micro which is a targeted programme for Local Enterprise Office clients to help small businesses boost competitiveness, increase performance and profitability as well as building resilience within their companies.
Further to this, if a potential business is not eligible for direct grant aid, an entrepreneur with a viable business proposal can also use their LEO to make an application to MicroFinance Ireland, which offers support in the form of loans of up to €25,000 to start-ups with viable business propositions that do not meet the conventional risk criteria applied by the banks. Successful applicants can avail of a more favourable interest rate from MFI of 6.8% if they make their application through the LEOs.
I would also suggest the ‘Supporting SMEs’ Online Tool which is a cross-governmental initiative to help start-ups navigate the range of Government business supports for which they could be eligible. The tool is available at www.supportingsmes.ie. By answering the eight questions in the Online Tool, a small business will, in one location, be able to:
- find out which of the over 170 Government business supports from 27 different Government Departments, Agencies and Initiatives are available to them;
- obtain information on the range of Government supports for accessing credit;
- identify their nearest Local Enterprise Office where they can discuss the outcomes of the guide further; and,
- download all these filtered results into a document for their further use.
Further information on all the services available from the LEOs can be accessed at www.localenterprise.ie or at Local Enterprise Office Limerick
444. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if funding will be provided for a local enterprise office for Drogheda and east County Meath to assist Drogheda to deal with the effects of each possible Brexit scenario; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2783/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are the ‘first-stop-shop’ for advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports for anyone intending to start or grow a business.
My Department, through the LEOs, has continued to develop a range of supports to help local businesses in preparation for the challenges of Brexit.
In that regard, both the Louth and Meath LEOs encourage a strong spirit of enterprise throughout their respective County areas and ensure that all micro-businesses in the Counties are supported on the basis of needs and qualifying criteria equally. Notwithstanding that the offices of LEO Louth are located in the County Council Offices in Dundalk, I am assured that the full range of programmes and activities that it delivers are dispersed evenly throughout the County. Similarly, LEO Meath provides the same business supports throughout the County including the Laytown/Bettystown Municipal District having engaged in numerous mentor assignments and training programmes for LEO clients based in East Meath.
I note that you have inquired about funding for a new LEO to cover the Drogheda and East Meath region. You will be aware that when the LEO network was instituted under the County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Act, 2014, a LEO was established on the basis of the functional area of the 31 County and City Councils in Ireland. This model, in operation for over 5 years, has been the platform for ongoing and incremental success in terms of client engagement and strong local jobs growth.
There are a wide range of Brexit supports available to further strengthen the capacity of our microenterprise sector such as:
- The Brexit Mentor Programme was developed for businesses to work with an experienced mentor on a one-to-one basis to identify key areas of exposure within their business and to maximise potential opportunities arising from Brexit.
- Prepare Your Business for Customs is a one-day interactive workshop, run regionally by Local Enterprise Offices, which provides all businesses with a better understanding of the potential impacts, formalities and procedures to be adopted when trading with a country which is outside the Single Market and Customs Union.
- LEAN for Micro is a targeted programme for Local Enterprise Office clients to help small businesses boost competitiveness, increase performance and profitability as well as building resilience within their companies.
- Technical Assistance for Micro-Exporters (TAME) Grant supports clients to explore and develop new export market opportunities, such as participation in international trade fairs and development of export related marketing and websites. With a focus on helping companies to diversify, this scheme is a match-funding opportunity with up to €2,500 available.
- Research and Development Tax credit aimed at small and micro firms, who will be able to claim a higher rate of credit of 30% and will have improved options with regards to claiming the payable credit. These firms will also be able to claim the credit for expenditure incurred in advance of commencing to trade.
Finally, in addition, as part of the €28 million Border Enterprise Development Fund which I announced on the 3rd January last, I have provided an additional €3 million for the six Local Enterprise Offices in the border Counties of Louth, Monaghan, Cavan, Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim for capability development programmes for micro and small firms with ambition. This will enable them to pilot a series of mentoring programmes for businesses focused on boosting exports, embracing innovation and improving management and financial skills capability.
445. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if an inventory of land currently held in the ownership and control of the IDA in County Louth and available to house client companies will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2814/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra446. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the IDA will purchase lands for foreign direct investment development on the north side of Drogheda, preferably along the route of the proposed northern port access route, further to a development (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2815/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 445 and 446 together.
IDA Ireland’s park in Drogheda is currently home to one financial services company and has approximately 3.6 hectares of additional marketable lands available for investment. The IDA also owns additional sites across County Louth with almost 3 hectares of marketable land in the IDA Business and Technology Park at Finnabair, Dundalk and approximately 30 hectares of marketable land at the IDA strategic site in the Dundalk Science and Technology Park at Mullagharlin. In addition, the Agency continues to engage with local stakeholders in Drogheda and maintains an updated inventory of private sector greenfield sites zoned for development, available office accommodation and flexible working spaces.
This combination of private sector property offerings, along with the IDA’s land holdings, places Drogheda and County Louth in a competitive position to compete for mobile foreign direct investment (FDI). The Agency continues to draw the attention of existing and prospective investors to the County through its network of offices in Ireland and overseas. The IDA will also continue to actively monitor and review the commercial property offering in Drogheda.
More broadly, County Louth continues to maintain a strong base of FDI with 29 IDA client companies in the County employing 4,428 people. In 2019, Louth witnessed a 12% increase in employment in overseas companies with 486 net new jobs added last year. While progress has been made in helping to generating new investment in County Louth, the Government remains determined to attract more FDI there.
447. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the grade of the official from her Department who delivered and-or sanctioned the delivery of a letter (details supplied) to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; if additional correspondence was composed by her, her officials and-or advisers to accompany the letter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2858/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraNo officials from the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation were involved in this matter.
No additional correspondence was composed to accompany the letter referred to.
448. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the vacant IDA Ireland sites by county; the IDA sites being used by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2859/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra469. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 295 of 18 December 2018, the available IDA lands at the end of quarter 4 of 2019; the occupied IDA lands at the end of quarter 4 of 2019 by county, town and size in hectares, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3687/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 448 and 469 together.
The availability of marketable serviced land and buildings in advance of demand remains a key element in the IDA's ability to compete for mobile foreign direct investment. Not only does such a supply of properties help the Agency to secure high quality jobs but it also allows projects to begin at an earlier date by diminishing difficulties associated with land acquisition, planning and construction.
It therefore represents an important means by which the IDA can encourage and attract new investors to regional Ireland. If such properties were not available to potential investors, it would decrease the likelihood that regional areas would be selected by overseas firms ahead of urban locations.
The following tables list all IDA Ireland land available for marketing (Table A) and IDA Ireland land in use (Table B) as at the end of Quarter 4 of 2019.
Table A: IDA Marketable Lands by County
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Site Location |
Site Type |
Site Status |
Net Hectares Marketable |
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Carlow, Advanced Office Building (AOB) Site, County Carlow |
Strategic Site |
Marketable |
13.35 |
|
Cavan B&T Park, County Cavan |
Business Park |
Marketable |
6.05 |
|
Youghal Springfield Estate, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
1.87 |
|
Foxhole, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
1.0063 |
|
Poundlick Industrial Estate, Skibbereen, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
3.86 |
|
Mallow B&T Park, County Cork |
Business Park |
Marketable |
0.6831 |
|
Pulleen Industrial Estate, Kanturk, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
2.47 |
|
Rathealy Industrial Estate, Fermoy, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.9407 |
|
Cork City Kilbarry B&T Park, County Cork |
Business Park |
Marketable |
57.53 |
|
Carrigtohill B&T Park, County Cork |
Strategic Site |
Marketable |
12.5 |
|
Rathgoggan Estate, Charleville, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
1.86 |
|
Drombrow Estate, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
1.9627 |
|
Laragh Estate, Bandon, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
1.37 |
|
Ringaskiddy Strategic Site, County Cork. |
Strategic Site |
Marketable |
168 |
|
Cork B&T Park, Model Farm Road, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
1.37 |
|
Ringaskiddy Estate, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.2023 |
|
Rossa Ave, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.1152 |
|
Millstreet IDA Estate, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
Disposed |
0.1133 |
|
Fermoy B & T Park, County Cork |
Business Park |
Marketable |
6.05 |
|
Cork Carrigtohill East, Ballyadam, County Cork |
Strategic Site |
Marketable |
53.1576 |
|
Ballyshannon, County Donegal |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
1.0672 |
|
Lurganboy, County Donegal |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.872 |
|
Knocknamona, Letterkenny, County Donegal |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
1.35 |
|
Letterkenny B&T Park, Donegal |
Business Park |
Marketable |
19.33 |
|
Letterkenny Lisnenan 2, County Donegal |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.313 |
|
Letterkenny B&T Park, Donegal |
Business Park |
Marketable |
2.6282 |
|
Dublin 24 - Whitestown Industrial Estate, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.56 |
|
Dublin 11 - Poppintree Industrial Estate, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
3.78 |
|
Blanchardstown B&T Park, County Dublin |
Business Park |
Marketable |
10.4956 |
|
Swords Business Park, Greenfields, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
2.04 |
|
Belcamp - B&T Park, County Dublin |
Business Park |
Marketable |
46.44 |
|
Tuam Business Park, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
2.17 |
|
Roundstone, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
1.42 |
|
Mountbellew Business Park, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.1979 |
|
Gort Business Park, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.71 |
|
Glenamaddy Business Park, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.9105 |
|
Parkmore B&T Park, County Galway |
Business Park |
Marketable |
23.26 |
|
Ballygar Site, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
3.4398 |
|
Ballinasloe B&T Park, County Galway |
Business Park |
Marketable |
8.88 |
|
Tuam Science & Technology Park, County Galway |
Business Park |
Marketable |
10.1269 |
|
Oranmore Science & Technology Park, County Galway |
Strategic Site |
Marketable |
26.7 |
|
Athenry, County Galway |
Strategic Site |
Marketable |
92.4351 |
|
Farrantoreen, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.8224 |
|
Dingle, County Kerry |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.5059 |
|
Killarney B&T Park, County Kerry |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
1.14 |
|
Newbridge Business Park, County Kildare |
Business Park |
Marketable |
2.9339 |
|
Little Connell, Newbridge, County Kildare |
Business Park |
|
87.5 |
|
Purcellsinch Industrial Park, County Kilkenny |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
3.59 |
|
Kilkenny B&T Park, County Kilkenny |
Business Park |
Marketable |
14.0783 |
|
Belview, County Kilkenny |
Strategic Site |
Marketable |
26.73 |
|
27.9 Hectares at Belview, Gorteens, County Kilkenny |
Strategic Site |
Marketable |
27.89 |
|
Portlaoise B&T Park, County Laois |
Business Park |
Marketable |
6.18 |
|
Carrick-On-Shannon B&T Park, County Leitrim |
Business Park |
Marketable |
4.21 |
|
Carrick-On-Shannon, Tullyleague, County Leitrim |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.1845 |
|
Drumshanbo, Keshcarr, County Leitrim |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.2238 |
|
Carrickleitrim, Manorhamilton, County Leitrim |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.4208 |
|
Mohill, County Leitrim |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
2.0693 |
|
The National Technology Park, Plassey, County Limerick |
Business Park |
Marketable |
56.27 |
|
Raheen Business Park, County Limerick |
Business Park |
Marketable |
45 |
|
Aghafad, County Longford |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
2.0272 |
|
Greenore, County Louth |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.0272 |
|
Dundalk Finnabair B&T Park, County Louth |
Business Park |
Marketable |
2.91 |
|
Dundalk Mullagharlin East, County Louth |
Strategic Site |
Marketable |
12.5 |
|
Dundalk Mullagharlin, County Louth |
Strategic Site |
Marketable |
17.2 |
|
Bango Erris Industrial Park, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.607 |
|
Castlebar B&T Park, County Mayo |
Business Park |
Marketable |
0.66 |
|
Foxford Business Park, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.6798 |
|
Ballina, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
10.6141 |
|
Navan B&T Park, County Meath |
Business Park |
Marketable |
23.93 |
|
Drogheda B&T Park, Rathmullan, County Meath |
Business Park |
Marketable |
22.53 |
|
Monaghan Business Park, Knockaconny, County Monaghan |
Business Park |
Marketable |
7.53 |
|
Tullamore Industrial Estate, County Offaly |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.232 |
|
Tullamore B&T Park, County Offaly |
Business Park |
Marketable |
7.95 |
|
Clara, County Offaly |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.4872 |
|
Roscommon B&T Park, County Roscommon |
Business Park |
Marketable |
4.8 |
|
Station Road, Castlerea, County Roscommon |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
1.1735 |
|
Easkey Business Park, County Sligo |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.0611 |
|
Finisklin B&T Park, Castlebaldwin, County Sligo |
Business Park |
Marketable |
11.67 |
|
Sligo - Oakfield Site, County Sligo |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
31.3186 |
|
Knockanrawley, County Tipperary |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
2.08 |
|
Clonmel Bus Park, County Tipperary |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
20.071 |
|
Waterford Industrial Estate, Cork Road, County Waterford |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
4.78 |
|
Waterford B&T Park, Butlerstown, County Waterford |
Business Park |
Marketable |
22.95 |
|
Dungarvan B&T Park, County Waterford |
Business Park |
Marketable |
11.5675 |
|
Clonmore Industrial Estate, Mullingar, County Westmeath |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
4.63 |
|
Athlone B&T Park, Garrycastle, County Westmeath |
Business Park |
Marketable |
10.08 |
|
Garrankesh Estate, Athlone, County Westmeath |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.0926 |
|
Mullingar B&T Park, County Westmeath |
Business Park |
Marketable |
22.47 |
|
Wexford B&T Park, County Wexford |
Business Park |
Marketable |
3.14 |
|
Wexford Whitemills, County Wexford |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
1.08 |
|
Moyne Upper, Enniscorthly, County Wexford |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
0.39 |
|
Greystones B&T Park, County Wicklow |
Industrial Estate |
Marketable |
17.93 |
|
Arklow B&T Park, County Wicklow |
Business Park |
Marketable |
14.564 |
|
Total |
|
|
1168.0691 |
|
Site Location |
Site Type |
|
Strawhall -2, Bennykerry, County Carlow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Tullow, County Carlow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Strawhall, County Carlow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ratnapish, County Carlow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ratnapish -2, County Carlow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Bagenalstown, County Carlow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Carlow B&T Park, County Carlow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Shercock Road, Cootehill, County Cavan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Cootehill, County Cavan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Dublin Rd, Ballinagh, County Cavan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballinagh Rd, County Cavan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Belturbet, County Cavan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballyconnell, County Cavan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Bailieboro, County Cavan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballinalee, County Cavan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Newmarket, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Millstreet, Drishane, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Mallow Quarterstown Estate, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Macroom, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Rathhallikeen, Kinsale, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Dromalour, Kanturk, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Brookpark, Dunmanway, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Underhill, Dunmanwy, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Mahon Estate, Cork City, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Little Island Estate, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Hollyhill Industial Estate, Cork City, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballincollig, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Miles, Clonakilty, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Clogheen, Clonakilty, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Castletownbere , Aghabeg, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballylangley, Kilbrittain, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Riverstown, Cork City, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Cork City Little Island, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Little Island Estate, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Seafield, Bantry, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Plot 4 Roadway, Hollyhill, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Former POC 1.3Ha Ringaskiddy, County Cork |
Industrial Estate |
|
Plot 3 Hollyhill Cork, County Cork |
Business Park |
|
Model Farm Road-Site II, County Cork |
Business Park |
|
Model Farm Road III, County Cork |
Business Park |
|
Buncrana Lisfannin, County Donegal |
Industrial Estate |
|
Buncrana Fruit-of-the-Loom, County Donegal |
Industrial Estate |
|
Carndonagh Industrial Estate, County Donegal |
Industrial Estate |
|
Milltown, Tully, County Donegal |
Industrial Estate |
|
Letterkenny Ballyraine, County Donegal |
Industrial Estate |
|
Windyhall, Letterkenny, County Donegal |
Industrial Estate |
|
Milford, County Donegal |
Industrial Estate |
|
Moville, County Donegal |
Industrial Estate |
|
Dublin 2 - Pearse Street, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Dublin - South County B&T Park, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Dublin 8 - Marrowbone Lane 2, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
D.8 - The Liberties, Newmarket, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Prussia Street, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
East Wall, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Cloverhill Industrial Estate, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Swords – Balheary, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Swords – Barrysparks, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Dublin 18 - Sandyford Industrial Estate, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Dublin 5 - Clonshaugh Industrial Estate, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Cruiserath, Blanchardstown, County Dublin |
Strategic Site |
|
Gallanstown, Ballyfermot, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Baldoyle Industrial Estate, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Balbriggan, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Balbriggan Business Park, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Dublin 5, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Dublin 12 - Ballymount Industrial Estate, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
D. 11 Ballymun Cluster Units, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Clondalkin Industrial Estate, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Marrowbone Lane, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
North Wall, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Santry Ave Industrial Estate, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Gardiner Street Centre, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Tallaght Ent. Centre, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
D.1 - Dublin Exchange Facility, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
Citywest, County Dublin |
Industrial Estate |
|
College B&T Park, County Dublin |
Business Park |
|
Dangan B&T Park, County Galway |
Business Park |
|
Tuam - Old Site, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Tuam Weir Road, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Tuam, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Portumna Business Park, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Oughterard, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Loughrea B&T Park, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Gort Business Park 2, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballybrit Business Park Lower, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Mervue B&T Park, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Clifden, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Poolboy Business Park, Ballinasloe, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Athenry Business Park, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Galway - UCG Complex Dangan, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Mervue Site, County Galway |
Industrial Estate |
|
Gortamullen Estate, Kenmare, County Kerry |
Industrial Estate |
|
Reenard Estate, County Kerry |
Industrial Estate |
|
Deerpark, Killarney, County Kerry |
Industrial Estate |
|
Dromthacker B&T Park, Tralee, County Kerry |
Business Park |
|
Meilita Road, Kildare Town, County Kildare |
Industrial Estate |
|
Newbridge, County Kildare |
Industrial Estate |
|
Monread Road, Naas, County Kildare |
Industrial Estate |
|
Naas Industrial Estate, County Kildare |
Industrial Estate |
|
Monasterevin, County Kildare |
Industrial Estate |
|
Kildare Town, Greyabbey, County Kildare |
Industrial Estate |
|
Castledermot, County Kildare |
Industrial Estate |
|
Woodstock, Athy, County Kildare |
Industrial Estate |
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Townpark, Athy, County Kildare |
Industrial Estate |
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Collinstown, Leixlip, County Kildare |
Industrial Estate |
|
Collinstown Leixlip, County Kildare |
Strategic Site |
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Thomastown, County Kilkenny, |
Industrial Estate |
|
Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny, |
Industrial Estate |
|
Freshford, County Kilkenny, |
Industrial Estate |
|
Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, |
Industrial Estate |
|
Grannyferry, Waterford, County Kilkenny |
Industrial Estate |
|
Rathdowney, County Laois |
Industrial Estate |
|
Portlaoise Industrial Estate, County Laois |
Industrial Estate |
|
Mountrath, County Laois |
Industrial Estate |
|
Mountmellick, County Laois |
Industrial Estate |
|
Abbeyleix, County Laois |
Industrial Estate |
|
Cannaboe 2, Newtown, Ballinamore, County Leitrim, County Leitrim |
Industrial Estate |
|
Manorhamilton, County Leitrim |
Industrial Estate |
|
Coolabaun, Dromod, County Leitrim |
Industrial Estate |
|
Longford Industrial Estate, Lisnamuck, County Longford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Granard, County Longford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Rathcronan, Granard, County Longford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballymahon Industrial Estate, County Longford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Clondra, County Longford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Glack, County Longford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Letterfrack, County Longford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Dunleer, County Louth |
Industrial Estate |
|
Coes Rd – Dundalk, County Louth |
Industrial Estate |
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Coes Rd 2- Dundalk, County Louth |
Industrial Estate |
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Termonfeckin Rd, Drogeda, County Louth |
Industrial Estate |
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Ardee, County Louth |
Industrial Estate |
|
Marleys Lane, Donore Road, Drogheda, County Louth |
Industrial Estate |
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Sean O'Carroll Street, Ardee, County Louth |
Industrial Estate |
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Ballina Business Park, Bunree Road, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
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Ballina - Hollister Site, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
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Ballinrobe Business Park, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballinrobe Business Park, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
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Ballyhaunis Business Park, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
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Gorteen, Castlebar, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
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Charlestown Industrial Park, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
|
Claremorris Industrial Estate, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
|
Kiltimagh, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
|
Louisburgh Business Park, Westport, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
|
Killala Business Park, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
|
Westport B&T Park, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
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Knock Business Park, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
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Castlebar Business Park, County Mayo |
Industrial Estate |
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Mullaghboy, Navan, County Meath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Townparks, Kells, County Meath |
Industrial Estate |
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Ashbourne, County Meath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Athboy, County Meath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Corporation Lands, Trim, County Meath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Oldcastle, County Meath |
Industrial Estate |
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Clones Road, Smithboro, County Monaghan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Clones, County Monaghan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Castleblayney, County Monaghan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Carrickmacross, County Monaghan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballybay, County Monaghan |
Industrial Estate |
|
Edenderry Industrial Estate, County Offaly |
Industrial Estate |
|
Monasteroris, Edenderry, County Offaly |
Industrial Estate |
|
Erry, County Offaly |
Industrial Estate |
|
Boyle, County Roscommon |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballaghadereen Industrial Estate, County Roscommon |
Industrial Estate |
|
Boyle Industrial Estate, County Roscommon |
Industrial Estate |
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Racecourse Road, Ballyleague, County Roscommon |
Industrial Estate |
|
Castlerea Business Park, County Roscommon |
Industrial Estate |
|
Athlone Bunnavally, County Roscommon |
Industrial Estate |
|
Monksland Industrial. Estate, County Roscommon |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballinamore, County Roscommon |
Industrial Estate |
|
Carrigallen Lower, County Roscommon |
Industrial Estate |
|
Carrigallen Upper, County Roscommon |
Industrial Estate |
|
Knockmacrory, Roosky, County Roscommon |
Industrial Estate |
|
Carrownanty, Ballymote, County Sligo |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballymote, County Sligo |
Industrial Estate |
|
Collooney Business Park, County Sligo |
Industrial Estate |
|
Cleveragh Business Park, County Sligo |
Industrial Estate |
|
Ballisodare, County Sligo |
Industrial Estate |
|
Tubbercurry Business Park, County Sligo |
Industrial Estate |
|
Redmonstown, Clonmel, County Tipperary |
Industrial Estate |
|
Fethard, County Tipperary |
Industrial Estate |
|
Gurtnafleur, County Tipperary |
Industrial Estate |
|
Cashel, County Tipperary |
Industrial Estate |
|
Spafield, County Tipperary |
Industrial Estate |
|
Carrick-On-Suir, County Tipperary |
Industrial Estate |
|
Cahir, County Tipperary |
Industrial Estate |
|
Stereame Business Park, Nenagh, County Tipperary |
Business Park |
|
Knockhouse, County Waterford |
Strategic Site |
|
Tallow, County Waterford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Lismore, County Waterford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Clogheran, Dungarvan, County Waterford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Cappoquin, County Waterford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Limerick Road Waterford, County Waterford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Bilberry, County Waterford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Athlone Blyry Upper, County Westmeath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Saranstown, Mulingar, County Westmeath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Mullingar Industrial Estate, County Westmeath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Moate, County Westmeath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Castlepollard, County Westmeath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Athlone Garrankesh, County Westmeath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Athlone Cornamaddy, County Westmeath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Athlone Blyry Ind Est Lower, County Westmeath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Mullingar -Clonmore IE2, County Westmeath |
Industrial Estate |
|
Athlone Business Centre, County Westmeath |
Industrial Estate |
|
New Ross -Butlersland, County Wexford |
Industrial Estate |
|
New Ross - Raheen, County Wexford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Gorey, County Wexford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Enniscorthy, County Wexford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Gorey, County Wexford |
Industrial Estate |
|
Tinahealy, County Wicklow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Rathnew, County Wicklow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Carnew, County Wicklow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Blessington, County Wicklow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Bray Oldcourt, County Wicklow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Baltinglass Lathaleere, County Wicklow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Baltinglass, County Wicklow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Arklow Cemetry Road, County Wicklow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Arklow Kilbride, County Wicklow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Bray B&T Park, County Wicklow |
Industrial Estate |
|
Bray Boghall Road, County Wicklow |
Industrial Estate |
449. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if an application for a work permit will be reconsidered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3053/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy officials inform me that there is no record of any employment permit application for the named person (details supplied).
450. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when a work permit will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3054/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere does not appear to be a current employment permit application for the named person (details supplied).
An application for an employment permit by the named person will be considered should such an application be made, subject to the application fulfilling all relevant criteria.
In order to apply for an employment permit a non-EEA national must have secured a job offer for an eligible occupation from an Irish registered employer.
Details on how to apply for an employment permit are available on my Department's website at the following link - https://dbei.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/
In order to assist with the application process, the Department has produced a suite of information including various checklist documents, a ‘User Guide' to our online application system and a comprehensive FAQ Document which answers the most common queries received regarding employment permits. All this information can be found in the Employment Permit section of my Department’s website at www.dbei.gov.ie
451. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the position as of 28 February 2020 in relation to a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; if a planning permission application was submitted in 2019 as per previous commitments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3155/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe site in question is an area of approximately 11 hectares on the Sligo Road in Ballina, County Mayo. Planning permission was previously obtained in 2004 for its infrastructural development, although that subsequently expired in September 2009.
The site has, however, been concept master planned by the IDA to help demonstrate its potential to investors. The Agency also continues to actively market it to clients considering investing or expanding in County Mayo.
The IDA is assessing the potential of its landbank in the context of its upcoming new strategy. A revised planning permission application for this site in Mayo remains under consideration as part of that assessment.
More generally, County Mayo continues to be a strong performer in terms of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). There are 17 IDA client companies in the County employing nearly 5,000 people. Mayo has experienced year-on-year increases in employment by IDA client companies since 2013 and the pipeline for FDI remains positive with 108 net new jobs created in 2019.
452. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the measures being considered to assist small and microbusiness which may be forced to close in the event of a Covid-19 outbreak here; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the insurance which covers many small and microbusinesses does not cover for the loss due to such an event; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3169/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has been liaising closely with the Department of Health and is monitoring the situation in relation to COVID-19 as it evolves. The current and potential impact of COVID-19 on enterprise is becoming more apparent as greater disruptions to supply chains and routes to market become more evident.
My Department has updated its Checklist for Business Continuity Planning in consultation with the HSE with specific references to COVID-19. This is available on my Department’s website and is also being actively promoted through my Department’s social media channels. The continuity planning checklist lays out some of the key risks to the continuity of business activities and the preparatory actions that can be taken by businesses to mitigate these. In addition, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has published a guidance note for employers and employees in relation to COVID-19 on its website.
The agencies under the remit of my Department have also been taking a proactive approach to ensure that appropriate measures are in place to support SMEs in the event of an outbreak here. Over the past number of weeks, Enterprise Ireland (EI) has undertaken internal work to determine how companies may be impacted, the potential scale of the impact on companies, and the responses that may be required to support companies.
This has involved engaging directly with clients to gather information on potential impact, and has also included providing information and advice to clients through the EI website. Comprehensive client guidance is currently being developed to provide EI staff with information to enable them to respond and communicate effectively with clients. A steering group has been established in EI to manage its response to COVID-19, with the work of the group covering both client need identification and engagement and internal business continuity planning.
The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Centre of Excellence has circulated Department of Health public notices to their 31 LEOs located in the Local Authorities. Furthermore, the public notices and checklist for business continuity planning have been distributed to LEO clients.
As a result of the onset of COVID-19, it is possible that a number of businesses could experience working capital pressure due to supply chain and other impacts. There are several financing supports available that may be appropriate to provide liquidity support to impacted businesses:
- The Credit Guarantee Scheme provides a State guarantee to accredited lenders (Allied Irish Banks, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank Ireland) of 80% on eligible loans or Performance Bonds to viable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Facilities from €10,000 up to €1,000,000 are offered. To access the Scheme, businesses can approach one of the participating providers. The Scheme is operated by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI);
- The Microenterprise Loan Fund Scheme is administered by Microfinance Ireland with the purpose of providing unsecured loans of €2,000 up to €25,000 for terms of up to five years to microenterprises employing fewer than 10 people, with viable business propositions that cannot obtain funding through traditional sources. The scheme can be accessed through the Local Enterprise Office Network, through the Irish Local Development Network, or by applying directly using the Microfinance Ireland portal;
- While the SBCI Brexit Loan Scheme supports working capital needs for businesses impacted by Brexit-related issues, it is possible that some businesses may be impacted by both Brexit and COVID-19 related working capital issues. Therefore, it may be a suitable support for some affected businesses.
Officials from my Department participate in various co-ordination groups relevant to managing Ireland’s response to COVID-19, such as the Health Threats Co-Ordination Group, the Department of Health Communications Group and a Senior Officials Group convened by Department of An Taoiseach, and are kept up to date with all developments and can also raise issues that are relevant to our Department and Offices.
My Department will continue to monitor evolving developments and will engage with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Department of Health and other Government bodies in relation to further precautionary measures.
453. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the budget allocation for the Health and Safety Authority in each of the years 2018 to 2020, in tabular form. [3191/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has a broad mandate which includes occupational health and safety, chemical safety, market surveillance and national accreditation.
In the area of occupational health and safety the Authority provides practical advice, guidance and support as well as carrying out inspections and investigations. Much of the inspection and investigation activity is evidence led with the highest levels of inspections and investigations taking place in high-risk sectors.
In relation to chemicals, the HSA provides advice and guidance as well as inspection and investigation activities. As the lead Competent Authority under the Chemicals Acts 2008 and 2010 the HSA delivers on national objectives in relation to the evaluation, hazard identification and risk management of chemicals manufactured and used in Europe. The HSA also carries out Competent Authority functions in relation to Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH).
In addition, the HSA’s role extends into the area of market surveillance on chemical and industrial products which are placed on the Irish market to check whether they are in compliance with chemical and industrial products legislation requirements.
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) is part of the HSA and as the national accreditation role in Ireland it assesses applicants for accreditation and accredits conformity assessment bodies.
The Exchequer funding provided to the HSA enables it to deliver effectively on its extensive mandate.
|
Health and Safety Authority Budget Allocation |
|
|
2018 |
€19,275,000 |
|
2019 |
€19,783,000 |
|
2020 |
€20,502,000 |
454. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the budget allocation for the Labour Court and the Workplace Relations Commission in 2018, 2019 and 2020, in tabular form. [3236/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Labour Court and Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) are offices under the aegis of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. My Department works closely with the WRC and the Labour Court in monitoring staffing and budgetary requirements, including anticipating future resource requirements, to ensure that they are supported and adequately resourced to fulfil their roles.
The following table sets out the budget allocation in respect of pay and non-pay for both the Labour Court and WRC in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
|
- |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
|
Labour Court |
€3.10m |
€3.16m |
€3.16m |
|
WRC |
€14.01m |
€14.95m |
€14.95m |
455. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if Enterprise Ireland plans to merge its western and midlands regional structures into one new regional structure; if so, the reason for same; her views on whether this would reduce the impact of Enterprise Ireland in each region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3247/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraEnterprise Ireland (EI) supports companies in urban and rural areas to start, innovate and remain competitive in international markets, now and into the future. In 2019, EI supported client companies employed 221,895 people nationally.
EI is committed to its Powering the Regions Plan, an overarching national plan underpinned by regional specific plans to grow and sustain jobs, and to expand the reach of the EI client base in every county and region in Ireland. The plan proposes six new national initiatives which aim to futureproof the regions through enhanced productivity and resilience, drive new entrepreneurship, develop urban centres of growth, support the expansion of scaling companies into the regions and attract foreign direct investment in the food sector.
EI currently has no plans to merge the Western and Midlands regional structures.
456. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to have a trade and investment mission to Dubai in the first half of 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3503/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that Enterprise Ireland will propose to have a Ministerial led trade mission to Dubai later in the year in the context of Expo 2020 which is due to commence in October and run for a period of 6 months.
Details of the mission will be developed in the coming months.
457. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which a person whose business has been affected by flooding applies for aid schemes; and if the scheme available to business owners is also available to agri-business owners. [3535/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra458. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the financial supports available for businesses that have been adversely impacted by recent flooding. [3675/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 457 and 458 together.
On Thursday 27th February 2020, I announced the opening of a Scheme to provide an emergency humanitarian contribution to small businesses (including agri-businesses which comply with the qualifying criteria), community, voluntary and sporting bodies for damage caused by flooding arising from severe weather conditions during the week commencing 23rd February 2020 and subsequent weeks.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding with my Department, the Irish Red Cross administers the Scheme on behalf of my Department.
The scheme provides for a humanitarian support contribution towards the costs of returning small businesses (as defined up to 20 employees), sporting, voluntary and community premises to their pre-flood condition. This will include the replacement of flooring, fixtures and fittings and damaged stock where relevant. In the first instance, only those small businesses and bodies which could not secure flood damage insurance are eligible. Furthermore, the scheme will not provide a contribution to loss of earnings or loss of business goodwill.
The scheme contains two stages as follows:
1. The first stage will commence immediately and will provide a contribution of up to €5,000, depending on the scale of damage incurred. It is anticipated that this will meet the needs for the majority of those affected. The intention is to process payments as fast as possible.
2. In the event that the premises have incurred significant damages above €5,000, the second stage will provide a means to seek further support. However, this will be a lengthier process requiring a detailed assessment by the Irish Red Cross. The total level of support available for both stages combined will be capped at €20,000.
Further information on the Scheme including eligibility criteria and application forms for support are available on the Irish Red Cross website by accessing the following link:
https://www.redcross.ie/national-news/humanitarian-flood-support-scheme/
459. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the advisory support available from her Department and State agencies under her remit with respect to contingency planning for business interruptions from Covid-19. [3676/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is working on various supports and providing inputs on a range of contingencies and guidance in the event of business interruptions from COVID-19, including:
- dealing with possible business impacts, including on supply chains. My Department and the development agencies, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices are actively assessing and working with impacted firms, both in overseas markets and in manufacturing businesses here;
- updating advice to business on Continuity Planning which includes a practical checklist as well as links to relevant COVID-19 advice and this was published on my Department’s website and also promoted by business representative bodies to their members and will help companies to assess risk and consider preparatory actions to respond to the virus;
- engaging with business representative bodies, including the retail and grocery sector;
- supports for companies impacted particularly as regards access to short term working capital, including promoting the SBCI Working Capital scheme in place for Brexit, the Credit Guarantee Scheme and MicroFinance Ireland as immediate measures;
- supports that might be needed for firms and workers experiencing trading difficulties.
My Department is also engaged with the Department of Employment and Social Protection to ensure that our joint-Intreo and Development Agency First Responder approach in each region is ready to work with impacted firms, with the objective of avoiding mass lay-offs and buying time for firms to work through the short-term disruptions.
With regards to advice to employers and employees, the Workplace Relations Commission has published a Covid-19: Guidance notice for employers and employees on its website.
460. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 754 of 6 September 2019, if the final year data requested for 2019 will be provided. [3678/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe total number of claims received by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) and awards made, where consent to assessment has been given, are set out in Table 1.
The number of awards made, where consent to assessment has been given, by category is set out in Table 2.
Table 1: PIAB Claims received and Awards made 2011 to 2019
|
Year |
Total claims received |
Total number of awards made* |
Accepted awards |
Rejected awards |
|
Year |
Total claims received |
Total number of awards made* |
Accepted awards |
Rejected awards |
|
2019 |
31,072 |
11,527 |
6110 |
5417 |
|
2018 |
33,371 |
12,112 |
6206 |
5906 |
|
2017 |
33,114 |
12,663 |
6788 |
5875 |
|
2016 |
34,056 |
12,966 |
7071 |
5895 |
|
2015 |
33,561 |
11,734 |
6716 |
5018 |
|
2014 |
31,576 |
12,420 |
7519 |
4901 |
|
2013 |
31,311 |
10,656 |
6476 |
4180 |
|
2012 |
29,603 |
10,136 |
6124 |
4012 |
|
2011 |
27,669 |
9,833 |
5875 |
3958 |
* Where consent to assessment was given
Table 2: PIAB Awards by Category
|
Year |
Total number of awards made* |
Motor |
Public Liability |
Employer Liability |
|
Year |
Total number of awards made* |
Motor |
Public Liability |
Employer Liability |
|
2019 |
11,527 |
8,050 |
2009 |
1468 |
|
2018 |
12,112 |
8,529 |
2188 |
1395 |
|
2017 |
12,663 |
9,142 |
2305 |
1216 |
|
2016 |
12,966 |
9,564 |
2244 |
1158 |
|
2015 |
11,734 |
8,815 |
1995 |
924 |
|
2014 |
12,420 |
9,328 |
2151 |
941 |
|
2013 |
10,656 |
8,062 |
1768 |
826 |
|
2012 |
10,136 |
7,622 |
1707 |
807 |
|
2011 |
9,833 |
7,521 |
1482 |
830 |
* Where consent to assessment was given
461. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of Enterprise Ireland-supported jobs by county and in the case of Dublin by Dublin city, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin in 2018 and 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3679/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra462. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of Enterprise Ireland-supported clients by county and in the case of Dublin by Dublin city, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin in 2018 and 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3680/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 461 and 462 together.
2019 was another very strong year for job creation among Enterprise Ireland clients with almost 17,000 new jobs created. Almost 222,000 people are now employed by these State-supported companies, the highest in the lifetime of the agency. Crucially, two-thirds of the new jobs are outside Dublin, and 65% of total employment is now in the regions.
A county breakdown of employment in Enterprise Ireland supported companies and the number of client companies supported in 2018 and 2019 is presented in Table 1. A breakdown by Dublin County Borough is presented in Table 2.
Table 1: Employment in Enterprise Ireland supported companies (2018 and 2019)
|
By County |
Number of clients supported in 2018 and 2019 |
Total Jobs (2018) |
Total Jobs (2019) |
|
Carlow |
85 |
3,221 |
3,257 |
|
Cavan |
80 |
5,842 |
6,089 |
|
Clare |
136 |
4,115 |
4,325 |
|
Cork |
579 |
24,444 |
25,130 |
|
Donegal |
129 |
3,993 |
4,236 |
|
Dublin |
2,178 |
77,426 |
78,003 |
|
Galway |
262 |
8,095 |
8,431 |
|
Kerry |
122 |
4,833 |
4,828 |
|
Kildare |
194 |
8,931 |
9,301 |
|
Kilkenny |
114 |
4,549 |
4,832 |
|
Laois |
52 |
1,543 |
1,769 |
|
Leitrim |
22 |
607 |
610 |
|
Limerick |
258 |
9,561 |
9,755 |
|
Longford |
47 |
2,979 |
2,954 |
|
Louth |
152 |
5,937 |
6,207 |
|
Mayo |
117 |
4,714 |
5,037 |
|
Meath |
165 |
7,393 |
7,687 |
|
Monaghan |
106 |
5,626 |
5,749 |
|
Offaly |
60 |
4,314 |
4,238 |
|
Roscommon |
50 |
1,791 |
1,788 |
|
Sligo |
71 |
1,917 |
2,013 |
|
Tipperary |
122 |
5,945 |
6,225 |
|
Waterford |
142 |
6,849 |
6,853 |
|
Westmeath |
99 |
3,564 |
3,382 |
|
Wexford |
118 |
4,714 |
4,926 |
|
Wicklow |
156 |
4,283 |
4,270 |
|
Grand Total |
5,616 |
217,186 |
221,895 |
Table 2: Employment in Enterprise Ireland supported companies in Dublin (2018 and 2019)
|
By Dublin Borough |
Number of clients supported in 2018 and 2019 |
Total Jobs (2018) |
Total Jobs (2019) |
|
Dublin City |
1,146 |
39,544 |
39,898 |
|
Dublin Fingal |
303 |
10,499 |
11,492 |
|
Dublin South County |
370 |
14,788 |
15,007 |
|
Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown |
359 |
12,595 |
11,606 |
|
Dublin Total |
2,178 |
77,426 |
78,003 |
