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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (11 Jul 2024)
David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for that positive response and encourage him to continue in that vein. Is he aware of the potential for the shared island fund to be used in conjunction with Cork and Belfast to maximise the development of infrastructure? Will he commit to going to the Department of the Taoiseach to support that initiative in order to maximise Powering Prosperity? This is what...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (11 Jul 2024)
Dara Calleary: I am more than happy to pursue this. The shared island fund has invested significantly in infrastructure. Indeed, I took part in an event with the Cork, Dublin and Belfast chambers of commerce a few weeks ago on the potential to develop all-island projects now that the institutions are up and running. That is definitely one I will pursue. I would also point out that the Port of Cork has...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (11 Jul 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Deputy David Stanton benefited from a mistake. I understand Deputy Flaherty was substituting for another Deputy on Question No. 14, so we will take that question now.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Corporate Governance (11 Jul 2024)
Corporate Governance
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Corporate Governance (11 Jul 2024)
Jim O'Callaghan: 14. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the work of the Corporate Enforcement Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30031/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Corporate Governance (11 Jul 2024)
Joe Flaherty: I ask the Minister to report on the work of the Corporate Enforcement Authority.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Corporate Governance (11 Jul 2024)
Dara Calleary: In the relatively short time since its establishment, the CEA has quickly established its presence and is integral to maintaining Ireland’s reputation as a safe and well-regulated economy in which to invest and create employment. The CEA has produced its first statutory annual report covering the period from 7 July 2022, the date of its establishment, to 31 December 2023. During the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Programmes (11 Jul 2024)
EU Programmes
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Programmes (11 Jul 2024)
Jim O'Callaghan: 11. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the benefits for the nomenclature of territorial units for statistics, NUTS, 2 eastern and midland region arising from its recent regional innovation valley designation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30030/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Programmes (11 Jul 2024)
Brendan Smith: 18. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the benefits for the NUTS 2 northern and western region arising from its recent regional innovation valley designation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30155/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Programmes (11 Jul 2024)
Willie O'Dea: 23. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the benefits for the NUTS 2 southern region arising from its recent regional innovation valley designation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30016/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Programmes (11 Jul 2024)
Joe Flaherty: Will the Minister provide an update on the benefits of the NUTS 2 eastern and midland region project arising from its regional innovation valley status designation?
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Programmes (11 Jul 2024)
Dara Calleary: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11, 18 and 23 together. In June, the European Commission announced 151 regions, including Ireland’s three NUTS 2 regions, as designated regional innovation valleys, RIVs. I commend the regions and the respective assemblies on the hard work that was put in to successfully attaining this designation. The RIVs commit to enhance the co-ordination and...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Programmes (11 Jul 2024)
Joe Flaherty: I thank the Minister of State for his response. The RIV is a very welcome project and very worthwhile pan-European initiative, as it seeks to strengthen and advance a European-wide innovation ecosystem and connect all EU territories to address Europe's burning societal challenges and foster stronger cohesion. The midlands and north east were particularly fortunate to be included. As the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Programmes (11 Jul 2024)
Dara Calleary: The midlands is ideally placed, through its regional enterprise plan, to maximise the opportunities. There is already a funding call through the European innovation ecosystems work programme, for which €116 million has been budgeted. There will be further competitive calls. I once again commend the regional assemblies involved on submitting the application and providing the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Programmes (11 Jul 2024)
Joe Flaherty: The RIVs are particularly beneficial for those regions, which probably have not evolved as fast, that can learn from the successes and good fortune of the more innovative regions. The concept of the RIV was never more welcome, especially as we face into an era of artificial intelligence and seek to look to a future that will reduce the reliance on fossil fuels, increasing global food...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Programmes (11 Jul 2024)
Dara Calleary: The whole basis of asking for the RIV designation is that it is a kind of matchmaking process. In many ways, we are going back to the future and the European programmes of 20 years ago, when regions with complementary strengths and challenges were matched together across Europe. Some of the challenges the Deputy mentioned regarding transition and just transition are being experienced across...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Programmes (11 Jul 2024)
Joe Flaherty: I will have my Deputy Murnane O'Connor moment because I will cross Departments. The Minister of State will obviously be familiar with just transition, which is very important to the midlands and the north east. It is important that the RIV engages with the Department of the environment and sees the opportunities that are there for the midlands in just transition in respect of the climate...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Grant Payments (11 Jul 2024)
Grant Payments
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Grant Payments (11 Jul 2024)
Joe Flaherty: 12. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Longford, Westmeath, Offaly and Laois that registered for the increased cost of business grant; the value of the payments for businesses in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30007/24]