To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the European Parliament’s decision to back a motion to introduce mandatory made in labelling for non-food products; if the Government will intensify efforts to ensure that Irish made products, including food products, are easily identifiable.. – Seán Kyne. R E P L Y … Continue Reading
Essential that LEOs co-ordinate with Udarás to help entrepreneurs and businesses across Galway The Fine Gael Galway West Mayo South TD has welcomed this week’s national launch of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) with confirmation that Galway’s Local Enterprise Office commenced operations at Woodquay last week. Galway’s Local Enterprise Office at Woodquay is now open… Continue Reading
The Competition and Consumer Protection Bill has been most eagerly awaited. The necessity of the change has been impacted by the economic changes which have taken place in Ireland since the 1980s when markets were liberalised and opened up with the completion of the Single Market. Many of the provisions of the Bill are commitments… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagement of his Department with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and agencies such as Enterprise Ireland in assisting Irish food producers to commence or increase exporting, with a particular view to increasing the number of destination countries and thereby reduce dependancy on… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Health the progress of ensuring compliance with the EU working time directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Seán Kyne T.D. REPLY. The provisions of the European Working Time Directive encompass a number of measures to protect workers welfare and safety, including a maximum 48 hour… Continue Reading