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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: The Minister of State might come back with his thoughts on the Legal Services Regulation Bill and the view of the Department on the slowness of progress. The rates issue is connected in some way to the rates that have been agreed. The Minister of State referred to the Local Government Reform Bill. As the Minister of State is aware, many rates will increase in the coming years as town and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: It is not for the Tánaiste.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 4. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the cost competitiveness in the Irish economy; if his policy is assisting businesses to reduce costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3090/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: As the economy begins to grow, I am concerned that costs will grow with it and undermine employment and growth potential. I would like to work through the Minister’s position on cost competitiveness in the economy and hear what plans the Government has in place in that regard.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Minister of State. Deputy Jonathan O’Brien and I were spokespersons on justice in December 2011 when the Legal Services Bill was first brought into the House and it is still meandering its way through the Houses. The Tánaiste said yesterday that it would be finished “when we are ready,” that is, when the Government is ready to finish it. It is a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way Industrial Development Agency, IDA, Ireland's presence can be enhanced in emerging economies, particularly Brazil, Russia, India and China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3089/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: Further to our discussion at the meeting of the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on Tuesday on how we might increase the profile of IDA Ireland which does fantastic work, we need to increase its footprint in emerging markets. Are there plans in place to facilitate this, particularly in view of the economic importance of these markets and the job creation and investment...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: IDA Ireland has five staff in China to deal with a market of 1.3 billion people, while it has 21 in the USA to cater for a market of 528 million. Given that the 21 in the USA are doing super work, imagine what could be done if an additional five staff were deployed in China. The key to doing business lies not in regular intensive visits but in maintaining a constant presence and building...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the Minister's reply and take the opportunity to pay tribute to Mr. Barry O'Leary who steps down from his position as CEO of IDA Ireland this year. I presume there are plans in place to recruit a new CEO to replace him. In setting targets for the new CEO will the Minister insist on the BRIC countries being placed at the front and centre in the context of his or her plans for the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Wage-setting Mechanisms (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 13. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the merits of a new national wage agreement; the way he feels this would impact on the prospects for jobs and consumer spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2960/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights Issues (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 19. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views that adequate protection is in place for part-time workers including those on so called zero hours contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2961/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Media Mergers (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 24. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views that the delay in introducing legislation in relation to media mergers has been damaging to the diversity of content within the sector and its overall development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2964/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund Application Numbers (23 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 104. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications received by the microenterprise loan fund to date; the number of loans approved; the total amount drawn down; the number of jobs supported by the fund; his plans for its future development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3436/14]

Order of Business (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: The Taoiseach has forgotten a lot himself.

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: Is it right?

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: The Taoiseach should answer his own question.

Other Questions: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: I accept that there has not been a revaluation in some time, but in 2013 the rates for one business in Waterford were €2,963. In 2014 this figure will increase to €7,647, a difference of 158%. For another business the amount payable was €4,373, which will increase to €10,080, an increase of 131%. One gets nothing for this any more because one must pay extra for...

Other Questions: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: I accept that there are some winners, but there are many losers also. Businesses cannot afford to lose at this stage. I wish to come back to the point on transparency on how the NAV is reached in various areas. Does Minister have plans to increase staff numbers in the Valuation Office, particularly to deal with appeals?

Other Questions: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: 11. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to revise the valuation system to provide for a fairer basis for commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2677/14]

Other Questions: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (22 Jan 2014)

Dara Calleary: A serious discussion is needed on commercial rates. The Minister will be aware that serious difficulties that arose in Waterford are being replicated across the country as the rates revaluation process is rolled out nationwide. Businesses do not have the ability to meet the demands being placed on them. The purpose of Question No. 11 is to ascertain the Minister's views on the issue.