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Written Answers — : (19 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in the context of Parliamentary Question No. 399 of 3 February 2009 on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath, he will review this situation, particularly in the context of information furnished in correspondence received by this Deputy from this person; if, in view of this correspondence, the matter...

Live Register. (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the fact that the numbers on the live register have increased by more than 120,000 in a little more than 12 months, that there are more people on the live register than ever before and the daily announcements of job losses, she will declare a jobs emergency; the steps she is taking to stem the...

Live Register. (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Unemployment is rising at the rate of 1,500 per day. Two thirds of those unemployed are men and 25% of them are under the age of 25. Unpaid redundancies are costing the Government €50 million per year. The estimated cost to the State for each unemployed person is around €20,000, when social welfare contributions and taxes forgone to the State are taken into account. I estimate that...

Live Register. (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Is that not the problem? Why does the Government not integrate them? On a point of order, what is the role of the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey? There is taxpayers' money involved here.

Live Register. (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Deputy Haughey is Minister of State in the Department of Education and Science, which has responsibility for VECs, PLCs, FETAC and so on.

Live Register. (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: There are 300,000 people unemployed and I am here to ask questions for them.

Live Register. (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: As a member of the Government, the Tánaiste is responsible for the provision of credit. I know a person in south Westmeath who started a business from scratch, and who now employs eight people. The person changed the business from that of a sole trader to a limited company on 1 February, and sought €3,000 for an overdraft, something that already existed when the business was that of a...

Live Register. (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Specifics? It is our money. That is specific. He replied and said he would investigate. Some €3,000 could provide the opportunity for 20 jobs. The Minister should haul those boys in and tell them it is our money. We want it given out to those people to create those jobs. An additional 12 more jobs in rural Ireland is like 1,200 in a large urban area.

Employment Regulation Orders. (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: I was just about to ask the Minister of State when the hotels forum, which is meeting to deal with that issue, will meet. When will it report on how it is addressing employment in that sector? Is there a forum for the electrical sector? When will the Government restart social partnership after its being torn up?

Employment Regulation Orders. (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: I accept that.

Employment Regulation Orders. (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Is the Government hoping for an early meeting?

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: I gave one example of what is going on. Does the Tánaiste believe what the banks are telling her? Is the protocol she has agreed with them worth the paper it is written on or are they pulling the wool over people's eyes? Are the banks going to support small industries, such as those to which I referred, to ensure their survival or, in the case I cited, an expansion? If the other banks...

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: It took three months though.

Written Answers — Copyright Law: Copyright Law (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her position in relation to the Terms of Protection for Performers on a Sound Recording which has been brought forward at EU level by Commissioner McCreevy and which is being supported by the [i]rapporteur[/i] of the legal affairs committee, which would see the terms of protection for Irish performers in a...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 78: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the introduction of a social economy or job initiative schemes to help deal with the unemployment situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7249/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in the context of the reconfiguration of the Garda divisions, additional Garda resources have been allocated to Kinnegad, County Westmeath, in view of the increase in population in this area and its hinterland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7547/09]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 360: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there has been a change made to the relevant regulations requiring payments to be made to planning authorities in relation to fire certificates prior to the construction of the building; if so, when same was changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7300/09]

Written Answers — Restriction of Farm Holdings: Restriction of Farm Holdings (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when farmers who have had their animal population depopulated due to the dioxin feed situation, and who have been appropriately compensated, will be allowed to resume normal farming activities such as purchasing cattle to fill sheds they have at their disposal; if it is the position that his Department is withholding its...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 488: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding provision of a new school building in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if steps will be taken to expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7485/09]

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (24 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who wishes to pursue a four year degree course in classical music and who requires his or her CAO number can have it made available to him or her immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7626/09]