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- Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)
John Perry: It can be reviewed.
- Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)
John Perry: The previous Government was looking at this for two years and did nothing.
- British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly: Statements (17 May 2012)
John Perry: I add my voice to that of the Tánaiste in commending the hard work of the Co-Chairmen in organising such a substantial and timely programme for the plenary meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly. The plenary theme of making business easier is one that is very close to my own heart and goes to the core of what we are seeking to achieve in developing the British-Irish...
- Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)
John Perry: I met the Western Development Commission in my office. I just want to correct the record.
- Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 May 2012)
John Perry: I thank Deputy Michael McGrath for introducing this Bill and Deputy Seán Fleming for his speech this evening. I support its provisions in principle. These provisions reflect the Government's published amendments that will ensure proper regulation of this sector. I listened actively to the last speaker. I am advised that the insolvency Bill will be published by June.
- Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 May 2012)
John Perry: The protection of the consumer-----
- Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 May 2012)
John Perry: Yes, that is the advice I have been given.
- Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 May 2012)
John Perry: Protection of the consumer is paramount. The Government is committed to ensuring that a robust system of regulation is in place for debt advice, debt budgeting and debt management firms. Following the failure of Home Payments Limited last summer, the Central Bank inspected the bill payment and debt management sector to assess whether firms providing these services are carrying out any...
- Higher Education Grants (9 May 2012)
John Perry: I am replying on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairà Quinn, and I thank Deputy O'Mahony for raising this important matter. The Student Support Act became law last year, providing for fundamental reform of the student grants system. In practice, what this means is that, instead of four different student grant schemes with different terms and...
- Higher Education Grants (9 May 2012)
John Perry: I assure the Deputy that the Minister, Deputy Quinn, is a transforming Minister in the education area. This is a major transformation in the grants system. While the Deputy referred to the example of the medical card system, we are dealing with a completely different cohort of people in this area. They are very much into social media and the Internet. There is also the involvement of...
- Inter-Country Adoptions (9 May 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. I am taking this topical issue on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald. With effect from 1 November 2010, inter-country adoptions can be effected with other countries which have ratified the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-Country...
- Inter-Country Adoptions (9 May 2012)
John Perry: The Government contacted the Kazakhstani Government on three occasions but received no response. We were not officially notified of this meeting so there is no point in looking for a second invitation. The meeting will take place and the Government became aware of it two days ago. The Adoption Authority of Ireland is quite prepared to enter negotiations with the Kazakhstani Government on...
- Inter-Country Adoptions (9 May 2012)
John Perry: We are making an effort.
- Inter-Country Adoptions (9 May 2012)
John Perry: If you listened to the reply I gave it is quite clear. The child is the main focus. I will repeat what I stated: The AAI and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs became aware in the past two days that the Kazakhstani adoption authorities intend to hold a meeting on this coming Friday with representatives of Kazakhstani Government institutions and diplomatic representatives of...
- Inter-Country Adoptions (9 May 2012)
John Perry: They have not been made aware by the Kazakhstani authorities-----
- Inter-Country Adoptions (9 May 2012)
John Perry: -----and that is a fact. It is like going to a meeting one has not been invited to attend.
- Inter-Country Adoptions (9 May 2012)
John Perry: We are very much aware of the meeting. We have requested information from it and we intend to enter meaningful negotiations on what can be done. We are very much aware of the urgency of this issue and it will be dealt with decisively by the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald.
- Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)
John Perry: At the outset, I welcome the very good news that the Vita Cortex workers have voted to accept a proposal in respect of outstanding redundancy payments. I listened with interest to the debate on the Bill. In the current economic environment, the plight of employees is a matter of major significance for the Government. We remain committed to ensuring that protections for workers are both...
- Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)
John Perry: I accept that this figure is still high and we are working to reduce it. A new computerised system has been introduced and this is allowing for the speedier processing of claims. A number of Deputies referred to the issue of ex gratia payments made in redundancy situations. The purpose of the redundancy payments scheme is to compensate workers for the loss of their jobs by reason of...
- Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)
John Perry: There is a major Bill on the way.