Sorca Clarke
Ceist:147. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the British Prime Minister at the British-Irish Council meeting. [57254/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTaoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Ceisteanna (147)
Freagraí scríofa
I met with Prime Minister Sunak on 10 November on the margins of the British-Irish Council Summit in Blackpool.
We discussed the war in Ukraine, climate change, energy costs and inflation, the EU-UK protocol negotiations, and formation of the Northern Ireland Executive.
Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Ceisteanna (148)
Mattie McGrath
Ceist:148. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent attendance at COP27. [57284/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I participated in the World Leaders Summit at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh on 7-8 November.
On 8 November, I delivered Ireland’s National Statement to the plenary session, taking the opportunity to set out Ireland’s climate ambition and the Government’s commitment to supporting vulnerable countries who, despite having contributed least to climate change, are bearing the brunt of its impact.
I also engaged in a number of high-level events and roundtables, including on food security and on the sustainability of vulnerable communities.
I highlighted Ireland’s commitment of over €800 million to support nutrition over the next 5 years, and over €100 million to our response to the devastating drought and food security crisis in countries in the Horn of Africa.
I joined the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, and the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, at a high level event on ‘The Global Shield Against Climate Risks’, where I announced that Ireland will contribute €10 million to the Global Shield initiative for 2023.
I also availed of my visit to COP to hold a bilateral meeting with the President of Vanuatu and had the opportunity to engage with a number of fellow world leaders over the course of the two days.
I heard first hand from the Prime Minister of Pakistan and others of the devastation caused to their countries by the devastating impacts of climate change.
I also met with the Secretary General of Amnesty International, Agnès Callamard, and our discussion focused on the important topic of loss and damage, and on the legal consequences of climate change.
While there I met with a number of Irish youth climate advocates, representatives of humanitarian NGOs, a number of academics and students from UCC and UCD, and with a representative from the EPA.
Official Travel
Ceisteanna (149)
Carol Nolan
Ceist:149. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Taoiseach if he or any officials from his Department or from bodies under the aegis of his Department travelled to the Sharm el-Sheikh climate change conference; the number who travelled; and the costs incurred. [57323/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I participated in the World Leaders Summit at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh on 7-8 November, where I delivered Ireland’s National Statement. I was accompanied by six officials from my Department and to date costs of €4,441.14 have been incurred for the Dublin to Sharm el-Sheikh outbound flights and recommended vaccinations.
Detailed information on foreign travel, including the destination and costs, for myself, advisers and senior officials who travel with me, are published on a monthly basis on my Department’s website under the heading Foreign Travel Reports. Details of expenditure for recent trips will be published once invoices are received and processed for payment. All necessary expenditure on official travel is in line with my Department's Travel Policy which is based on guidelines laid down by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The Department seeks at all times to ensure best value for money is sought in respect of each official trip undertaken, consistent with the requirements of official business.
Cabinet Committees
Ceisteanna (150)
Carol Nolan
Ceist:150. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a complete list of all Cabinet sub-committees; the membership of these committees; and the most recent date on which meetings were held. [57363/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Government has established 11 Cabinet Committees as set out in the table below. The membership of each Committee and the date of the most recent meeting is also listed. Cabinet Committees are established by the Government to assist it in carrying out the responsibilities of Government in the areas indicated by their titles. They meet as appropriate according to their work schedules. Other Ministers or Ministers of State may attend meetings as required.
|
Cabinet Committee |
Membership |
Date of most recent meeting |
|
COVID-19 |
Taoiseach Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications; and for Transport Minister for Health Minister for Finance Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister for Foreign Affairs |
28 February 2022 |
|
Economic Recovery and Investment |
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Taoiseach Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications; and for Transport Minister for Finance Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media |
3 October 2022 |
|
Housing |
Taoiseach Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications; and for Transport Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Minister for Finance Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister for Social Protection; and for Rural and Community Development |
21 November 2022 |
|
Health |
Taoiseach Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications; and for Transport Minister for Health Minister for Finance Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform |
14 November 2022 |
|
Environment and Climate Change |
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications; and for Transport Taoiseach Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister for Finance Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Minister for Social Protection; and for Rural and Community Development Minister of State Hackett is invited to the Cabinet Committee |
27 October 2022 |
|
Social Affairs and Equality |
Taoiseach Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications; and for Transport Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister for Finance Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Minister for Social Protection; and for Rural and Community Development Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Minister for Health Minister for Justice Minister for Education Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science |
25 October 2022 |
|
Education |
Taoiseach Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications; and for Transport Minister for Education Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister for Finance Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth |
13 May 2021 |
|
Europe |
Taoiseach Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications; and for Transport Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister for Finance |
13 October 2022 |
|
Brexit and Northern Ireland |
Taoiseach Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications; and for Transport Minister for Foreign Affairs; and for Defence Minister for Justice Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister for Finance |
27 June 2022 |
|
Accommodation and Supports for Ukrainian Refugees |
Taoiseach Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications; and for Transport Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Minister for Social Protection Minister for Foreign Affairs |
24 October 2022 |
|
Government Co-ordination |
Taoiseach Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications; and for Transport |
21 November 2022 |
Citizens' Assembly
Ceisteanna (151)
Ivana Bacik
Ceist:151. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach the timeline for the establishment of the Citizens' Assembly on the Future of Education; and if it is proposed to use the citizens' assembly to examine the future purpose of the education system. [58145/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Programme for Government commits to establishing four Citizens’ Assemblies, on the topics of Biodiversity Loss, the type of directly elected mayor and local government structures best suited for Dublin, Drug Use and the Future of Education.
The Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss and the Dublin Local Government Citizens’ Assembly, established in February 2022, are on schedule to complete their work and submit reports by the end of this year, in line with timelines set out by the Oireachtas.
The Government is committed to establishing the next Citizens’ Assemblies, on Drug Use and the Future of Education, at the earliest opportunity following the completion of the assemblies currently underway.
The timelines and terms of reference for the next assemblies will ultimately be a matter for the Oireachtas to agree on. It is anticipated that the Government will consider the matter early in the New Year, following which motions will be put before Dáil and Seanad Éireann for debate, setting out timelines and Terms of Reference for the new assemblies.
Official Travel
Ceisteanna (152)
Carol Nolan
Ceist:152. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he or any officials from his Department or from bodies under the aegis of his Department travelled to the Sharm el-Sheikh climate change conference; the number who travelled; the costs incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57312/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Neither I nor any officials from my Department, or from bodies under the aegis of my Department, travelled to the Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Change Conference.
Work Permits
Ceisteanna (153)
Mick Barry
Ceist:153. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department will now accept applications for the re-activation employment permit from migrant fishers who were formerly enrolled in the atypical work permit scheme for non-EEA fishers but who, for reasons covered by the re-activation employment permit system, ceased to be enrolled (details supplied); if such applications for the re-activation employment permit would be entertained in cases in which the sponsoring employer is outside of the fishing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57464/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Department of Justice recently published the Review of the Atypical Scheme for non-EEA Crew in the Irish Fishing Fleet. The report and its recommendations followed an extensive consultation process with stakeholders involved in the scheme. A recommendation of the Review Group is that the employment of non-EEA crew in the Irish fishing fleet should be provided for under the Employment Permit system instead of the Atypical Working Scheme.
A cross-departmental group of senior officials in relevant departments and agencies will be established to oversee implementation of the transition. The overall time frame for implementation of the report’s recommendations is expected to be approximately 12 months. Issues such as access to the Reactivation Permit will form part of the considerations of the implementation group.
As the occupation of Fisher is on the Ineligible Occupations List at present, the sector has been advised to prepare a business case to support the removal of Fisher from the Ineligible Occupations List.
The Reactivation Employment Permit is designed to provide an employment permit to a non-EEA national, who had entered the State on a valid permit but who fell out of the system through no fault of their own or who has been badly treated or exploited in the workplace, to work legally again. A Reactivation Employment Permit can only be offered to someone who previously held an Employment Permit, and therefore cannot be issued to a someone who held immigration permission under the Atypical Working Scheme. However, if a non-EEA national who has lost their employment that was facilitated under the Atypical Working Scheme is a given a new immigration permission from the Department of Justice that allows them to seek work, they may then apply for an Employment Permit, if offered a role that is not on the Ineligible Occupations List.
Tourism Industry
Ceisteanna (154)
Patrick Costello
Ceist:154. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will expand the visa eligibility criteria to non-EU nationals to fill hospitality and tourism vacancies, given the shortage in staff for the sector. [57533/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Ireland operates a managed employment permits system maximising the benefits of economic migration and minimising the risk of disrupting Ireland’s labour market. The system is vacancy-lead and designed to accommodate the arrival of non-EEA nationals to fill labour gaps for the benefit of our economy, in the short to medium term and is managed through the operation of the Critical Skills and Ineligible Occupations Lists which determine roles that are either in critical short supply or are ineligible for an employment permit.
The lists are subject to regular, evidenced-based review incorporating available research and a public consultation, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to submit information and perspectives on the extent of skills or labour shortages. Account is taken of educational outputs, sectoral upskilling and known contextual factors, such as the Ukrainian humanitarian crisis, and their impact on the labour market. Submissions to the review are considered by the Interdepartmental Group on Economic Migration Policy with membership drawn from key Government Departments including the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media who, as lead policy department for the sector, may provide observations on the occupations under review.
In response to requests from the hospitality sector over the last number of years, my Department introduced a number of changes to widen access to the General Employment Permit for occupations in the sector. All grades of Chef have been eligible for the General Employment Permit since 2019, with restrictions such as a quota or limit per establishment also removed. Experienced Executive Chefs, Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs can apply for a General Employment Permit to work in a restaurant establishment, at a remuneration level of at least €30,000. My Department has processed over 2,000 employment permit applications from chefs since the start of May 2022.
Further changes were announced in October 2021, following engagement from the hospitality sector, introducing a new quota of 350 General Employment Permits for catering and bar managers, hotel and accommodation managers, restaurant and catering establishment managers as well as publicans and managers of licensed premises. Of this quota, 293 permits remain available.
The timing of the next Review of the Occupations List is currently under consideration. When open, submissions will be invited from sector representative bodies and other interested parties via the Public Consultation Form which will be accessible on the Department’s website.
Work Permits
Ceisteanna (155)
Niamh Smyth
Ceist:155. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on working permits (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57539/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that the most recent employment permit application submitted by this employer was received on 1st November 2022. On 17th November 2022 a General Employment Permit issued in respect of that application.
There are currently no other applications held in the processing queue in respect of the employer concerned.
State Bodies
Ceisteanna (156)
Alan Dillon
Ceist:156. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which an organisation (details supplied) is supporting the objective of another organisation to promote woodturning businesses and teaching to the general public, and students; and if he will outline the financial supports that are available to support instructors and assist in improving design and technical skills in the area. [57801/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I am aware that the Design and Craft Council (DCCI) has been in contact with the Irish Woodturner's Guild and that the CEO of the DCCI attended the Woodturners Guild’s AGM in Monaghan last October. I understand that the CEO briefed the Guild’s members on changes at the Council regarding the appointment of a new head of Craft and Education at the DCCI whom will be offering a meeting with the Woodturner’s Guild to understand their work programme for 2023 and how the DCCI can work with them on specific events to train instructors that they may wish to conduct as part of their 40th anniversary. The DCCI are also willing to provide support for craft related activities and exhibitions and to work closely with the Irish Woodturner’s Guild to further their activities in that regard.
The DCCI also intends to begin discussions on a pilot for a number of Guilds on training instructors in specialist areas such as woodturning as part of exploring a possible Craft Skillnet scheme.
Flexible Work Practices
Ceisteanna (157)
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Ceist:157. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total operational budget committed by the Government to grow remote social enterprise in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57968/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Deputy will be aware that social enterprises are businesses whose core objective is to achieve a social, societal, or environmental impact.
Grow Remote CLG is a national initiative which aims to support communities to live, work and participate locally.
Under the third call of my Department’s Regional Enterprise Development Fund, Grow Remote secured funding of €449,442 in 2020 to build out educational resources that enable local leaders to create and foster communities of remote workers locally - supporting hubs, creating and attracting high value, salaried jobs to all parts of Ireland.
The first National Social Enterprise Policy was published by the Department of Rural and Community Development in 2019. This policy is built on three pillars: ‘Building Awareness of Social Enterprise’, ‘Growing and Strengthening Social Enterprise’, and ‘Achieving Better policy Alignment’.
The development of a successor Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland is now underway, this is due to be launched in 2023.
Departmental Correspondence
Ceisteanna (158)
Louise O'Reilly
Ceist:158. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has received correspondence on alleged food fraud by a company (details supplied) that has received at least €100,000 in Enterprise Ireland grants, and in which EI may hold a 9.7% equity stake, according to a credit-safe report of March 2020; the measures that his Department has taken concerning this correspondence; if he will outline Enterprise Ireland's policy on funding companies which have been reported for fraud to the relevant State agencies, including the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57982/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I have been informed that the company in question has not received grant aid from Enterprise Ireland. However, the company did receive a share subscription of €50,000 from Enterprise Ireland in 2015.
Enterprise Ireland, as a state agency, takes allegations of fraud very seriously and is aware of the allegations of fraud against the particular company in question.
My Department contacted Enterprise Ireland in 2020 in relation to correspondence received alleging possible food fraud by the company and noted that the allegations had been submitted by the correspondent to the Gardaí, Environmental Health Officers of the HSE, and the Food Standards Authority of Ireland which are considered to be appropriate investigating bodies in relation to such allegations.
Enterprise Ireland itself does not have statutory powers of investigation in relation to allegations of fraud or other alleged improprieties by third parties including private companies and therefore relies on the Gardaí and the Corporate Enforcement Agency (CEA) and other relevant sector specific regulatory bodies to investigate such matters.
Departmental Data
Ceisteanna (159)
Louise O'Reilly
Ceist:159. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current staffing levels in IDA Ireland; and the offices, either head office or regional offices, in which these staff are located, in tabular form. [57983/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
My Department continues to support the work of IDA in attracting Foreign Direct Investment to Ireland.
In the first half of 2022, 155 investments were won, with associated employment potential of over 18,000 jobs. Several investments approved and announced in the first half of the year involve large job numbers and significant capital investments.
The current staffing levels at IDA Ireland in its HQ and each of the regional offices is outlined in the table below.
|
Location |
Total Full-Time Employee (FTE) |
|
Three Park Place, Dublin |
196.5 |
|
Athlone |
46 |
|
Sligo |
15 |
|
Cork |
6.5 |
|
Limerick |
6 |
|
Waterford |
6.2 |
|
Galway |
4 |
|
Dundalk |
3 |
|
Letterkenny |
3 |
|
Cavan |
1 |
Enterprise Support Services
Ceisteanna (160, 161, 162)
Louise O'Reilly
Ceist:160. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current staffing levels at the local enterprise offices; and the offices in which these staff are located, in tabular form. [57984/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraLouise O'Reilly
Ceist:161. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a detailed report on the service-level agreement between Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities under which local enterprise office staff are employed. [57985/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraLouise O'Reilly
Ceist:162. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way in which local enterprise office staff are remunerated; and if they are remunerated by his Department, Enterprise Ireland or local authorities. [57986/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 to 162, inclusive, together.
Following the dissolution of the County Enterprise Boards the 31 Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) were established under the Local Authority structure and the functions of the County Enterprise Boards were transferred to Enterprise Ireland. A Service Level Agreement (SLA) between Enterprise Ireland and the Local Authorities provides for the operation of the LEO, who carry out the functions on behalf of Enterprise Ireland. This SLA sets out the relevant policies, operational guidelines, metrics, and other provisions relating to the operation of the LEOs.
Under the terms of the SLA, the Chief Executive of the Local Authority is ultimately responsible for the day-to-day management of the LEO including staffing. The SLA provides that enterprise development is at the core of the LEO. The staffing complement of each LEO is based on their Local Authority band, which is based on the population in each Local Authority area.
Appointment of staff to positions within the LEOs is subject to the agreed Recruitment Protocol. LEO staff are Local Authority employees and as such are remunerated by their respective Local Authority. The Local Authorities receive an administration grant from DETE towards the pay of the LEO staff. This provides a contribution towards the salary of 210 staff in addition to the full salary cost and 13% pension contribution of 31 graduates. The contribution for each of the 210 sanctioned LEO posts is calculated as 90.12% multiplied by the 2016 mid-point of the salary range of each post.
The current staffing allocations for each LEO are set out in the table below.
|
LEO Name |
Total Staff |
|
Carlow |
6 |
|
Cavan |
6 |
|
Clare |
7 |
|
Cork City |
10 |
|
Cork North/West |
10 |
|
Cork South |
8 |
|
Donegal |
7 |
|
Dublin City |
12 |
|
Dublin South |
10 |
|
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown |
9 |
|
Fingal |
10 |
|
Galway |
9 |
|
Kerry |
7 |
|
Kildare |
9 |
|
Kilkenny |
7 |
|
Laois |
6 |
|
Leitrim |
6 |
|
Limerick |
10 |
|
Longford |
6 |
|
Louth |
7 |
|
Mayo |
7 |
|
Meath |
9 |
|
Monaghan |
6 |
|
Offaly |
6 |
|
Roscommon |
6 |
|
Sligo |
6 |
|
Tipperary |
9 |
|
Waterford |
9 |
|
Westmeath |
7 |
|
Wexford |
7 |
|
Wicklow |
7 |
|
Total |
241 |
Question No. 161 answered with Question No. 160.
Question No. 162 answered with Question No. 160.
Workplace Relations Commission
Ceisteanna (163)
Catherine Murphy
Ceist:163. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of full-time staff vacancies, by job title, in the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court; the estimated full-year cost of filling each of these vacancies, in tabular form; and when these vacancies will be filled. [58029/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) and the Labour Court are independent, statutory bodies which provide the State’s dispute resolution mechanisms for industrial relations and employment rights disputes. Both the WRC and the Labour Court are staffed by civil servants of my Department.
There are currently 24 full-time staff vacancies in the WRC. The full year pay cost of filling those vacancies would be approximately €1,389,403.40. This is based on the calculation of staff costs as set out in the Public Spending Code. The code sets out that the pay cost should be based on the midpoint of the salary scale and include employer’s salary related PRSI and imputed pension costs. The Code also provides that overheads e.g., ICT equipment, legal costs, travel, and subsistence should be estimated at an additional 25% of the midpoint of the salary scale, calculated in this instance at approximately €276,803.29. Therefore, the total estimate full year cost of filling all 24 vacancies applying these imputed costs and projections, is approximately €1,666,230.69. It is anticipated that the vacancies will be filled in the course of the remainder of 2022 and throughout 2023 as a result of PAS and regional recruitment campaigns.
There are currently no vacancies in the Labour Court.
Table 1 sets out the current vacancies at the WRC by grade.
Table 2 sets out the full year cost of filling those vacancies applying the Public Spending Code calculation model.
My Department fully supports and continues to work closely with the WRC and the Labour Court monitoring their staffing and budgetary requirements. This includes anticipating future resource requirements to ensure that both organisations are supported and adequately resourced to carry out their important work.
Table 1:
|
Grade |
Number of vacancies at the WRC |
|
Higher Executive Officer ICT Specialist |
1 |
|
Industrial Relations Officer (Higher Executive Officer equivalent) ** |
2 |
|
Inspector Team Manger (Higher Executive Officer equivalent) * |
1 |
|
WRC Inspector (Executive Officer equivalent) * |
9 |
|
Executive Officer (General) |
2 |
|
Clerical Officer |
9 |
|
Total |
24 |
Table 2:
|
Grade |
Number of vacancies WRC |
Cost (Pay & PRSI & Pension) |
Potential Cost (Non-Pay) |
Total Potential Cost |
|
Higher Executive Officer ICT Specialist |
1 |
€71,467.70 |
€14,238.12 |
€85,706.82 |
|
Industrial Relations Officer (Higher Executive Officer equivalent) ** |
2 |
€172,283.44 |
€34,323.10 |
€206,608.54 |
|
Inspector Team Manger (Higher Executive Officer equivalent) * |
1 |
€82,484.16 |
€16,432.87 |
€98,918.03 |
|
WRC Inspector (Executive Officer equivalent) * |
9 |
€577,089.81 |
€114,970.50 |
€692,069.31 |
|
Executive Officer (General) |
2 |
€106,209.26 |
€21,159.50 |
€127,370.76 |
|
Clerical Officer |
9 |
€379,869.03 |
€75,679.20 |
€455,557.23 |
|
Total |
24 |
€1,389,403.40 |
€276,803.29 |
€1,666,230.69 |
*Out of normal working hours allowance of €8,779/vacancy added after initial calculation of pay costs
**IRO allowance of €11,693.71 applied after initial calculation of pay costs
There are no vacancies currently at the Labour Court.
Business Supports
Ceisteanna (164)
Verona Murphy
Ceist:164. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications received by his Department for the emergency humanitarian support scheme for small businesses, sports clubs, community and voluntary organisations concerning flooding on Christmas day in 2021 in Bridgetown, County Wexford; the number of applications that have been approved and processed in full to date; the number of outstanding applications; the average payment made to applicants; the number of applications deemed ineligible for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58135/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme for small businesses, sports clubs, community and voluntary organisations unable to secure flood insurance, was opened by me on 5 January 2022 for those affected by flooding in Wexford and Wicklow during Christmas 2021.
The Scheme was administered by the Irish Red Cross on behalf of my Department.
A total of 20 applications were received by the Irish Red Cross from the Wexford region. These applications have been processed in full, 13 of which received payments amounting to a total value of €76,830.
7 applicants were deemed to be ineligible due to flood insurance already having been in place or as a result of the application having been submitted after the deadline had elapsed.
The average payment made to applicants under the scheme was €5,000.
Business Supports
Ceisteanna (165)
Verona Murphy
Ceist:165. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications received by his Department for the emergency humanitarian support scheme for small businesses, sports clubs, community and voluntary organisations in relation to flash flooding on 15 August 2022 in New Ross, County Wexford; the number of applications that have been approved and processed in full to date; the number of outstanding applications; the average payment made to applicants; the number of applications deemed ineligible for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58136/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme for small businesses, sports clubs, community and voluntary organisations unable to secure flood insurance, was opened on 23 August 2022 for those affected by flooding in Wexford and Carlow on 15 and 16 August 2022.
The Scheme is administered by the Irish Red Cross on behalf of my Department.
A total of 11 applications were received by the Irish Red Cross from the Wexford region. 2 applications were deemed to be ineligible due to flood insurance already having been in place or as a result of the application having been submitted after the deadline had elapsed.
To date, 9 applicants have received payment to a total value of €42,160. Of these 9 applicants, 1 has sought an additional payment under the second stage of the Scheme. This application is currently under consideration.
Under the Scheme, the first stage for applicants commenced immediately and provided a contribution of up to €5,000, depending on the scale of damage incurred. Where applicants incurred significant damages above €5,000, the second stage provided a means to seek further support requiring a detailed assessment, including a physical assessment organised by the Irish Red Cross. The total level of support available for both stages combined is capped at €20,000.
The average payment made to applicants under this scheme was €5,000.