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- SME Sector (19 Jul 2011)
John Perry: The availability of credit to viable businesses is a recurring challenge that has hampered new or expanding firms from developing new products and markets, and thereby protecting or creating jobs. This is a challenge the Government is determined to address. With my departmental officials, I continue to work closely with our colleagues in the Department of Finance to ensure that the interests...
- SME Sector (19 Jul 2011)
John Perry: I agree with the Deputy in regard to the viability of small companies. In Mr. Trethowan's defence, his office's monthly reports are clearly bench-marked on lending by the banks, which have received â¬3 billion each. If the Deputy studied the reports, he would see it is quite apparent that the money is being loaned out.
- SME Sector (19 Jul 2011)
John Perry: As regards the 250,000 small companies, however, spending in the domestic economy has dropped considerably. Many businesses that were viable are unfortunately not so now, which is the difficulty at the moment. The temporary loan guarantee scheme has been designed to be rolled out and we are working decisively on it. We feel it is very important and will take some of the risk. It will not...
- SME Sector (19 Jul 2011)
John Perry: It is important that the State has invested heavily in the two pillar banks and is obliged to do so.
- SME Sector (19 Jul 2011)
John Perry: By budget time, yes.
- SME Sector (19 Jul 2011)
John Perry: The cost will be offset by the benefits to the State. The final cost has not been fully determined, but it will certainly be value for money because the most important benefit is getting people back to work. From the level of inquiries to my Department about the lack of funding to small companies, I entirely agree with the Deputy on the role of the banks, which is a huge issue at the...
- Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (19 Jul 2011)
John Perry: I propose to take Questions Nos. 37 and 47 together. Public procurement is governed by a complex set of EU rules to ensure fairness and transparency. However, given the size of the market, and the predominance of small and medium sized enterprises in Ireland, public procurement can be an important source of business for SMEs within the context of EU and national tendering rules. According...
- Written Answers — Credit Guarantee Scheme: Credit Guarantee Scheme (19 Jul 2011)
John Perry: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 22 of today. The availability of credit to viable businesses is a recurring challenge that has hampered new or expanding firms from developing new products and markets and thereby protecting or creating jobs. This is a challenge the Government is determined to address. I, together with my Departmental officials, continue to work closely with our...
- Written Answers — City and County Enterprise Boards: City and County Enterprise Boards (19 Jul 2011)
John Perry: The issue of restructuring the County and City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) has been in the public domain since the publication of the McCarthy Group Report in 2009, under the last Administration. I am of the view that it is timely and appropriate to re-structure, and re-focus, how the State delivers its support to the indigenous micro-enterprise sector which is a key component of the small...
- Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jul 2011)
John Perry: I thank all the Deputies who have contributed to this debate. The Government has stated it will not be opposing Second Stage of this Bill. Speakers on the Government side of the House have expressed their appreciation for the intention behind Deputy O'Dea's Bill, since its aim is to protect vulnerable workers. However, as the Taoiseach and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation,...
- Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jul 2011)
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- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (20 Jul 2011)
John Perry: I have recently approved the transfer of the Excellence through People scheme from FÃS to the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI). The transfer arrangements provide that the FÃS Excellence through People assessors will provide operational assistance services to NSAI during a transitional period. The assessors will remain the staff of FÃS. The redeployment of the staff after...
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (21 Jul 2011)
John Perry: Job creation and retention is central to our economic recovery and the Programme for Government has job creation at its core. The role of my Department is to ensure that we have the right policies to support enterprise and innovation so that quality employment opportunities can be grown and maintained. It is only by creating the right environment for businesses to expand that we will see...
- Jobs Initiative (21 Sep 2011)
John Perry: As the Minister, Deputy Richard Bruton, is leading a trade mission to the United States to widen the export footprint of Irish exporters by exploring new opportunities in the fast growing south-east states of Georgia, North Carolina and Florida, I am pleased to debate with Deputy Griffin on this matter. My Department is focused on two key approaches aimed at creating jobs throughout Ireland....
- Jobs Initiative (21 Sep 2011)
John Perry: To respond specifically to Deputy Griffin, the Department is conscious that small businesses form the backbone of the economy and we seek to bring value to them in every region and town.
- Jobs Initiative (21 Sep 2011)
John Perry: The Minister, Deputy Bruton, is visiting the United States this week. Last week I visited Australia with representatives of 48 Irish based companies. Enterprise Ireland supported companies will record the highest ever level of exports this year, while foreign direct investment has reached an all time high. While we occasionally lose companies, new job announcements are being made...
- Seanad: Job Losses (21 Sep 2011)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this matter on the Adjournment. The Minister, Deputy Bruton, understands the huge blow this is for Waterford, in particular for the workers concerned. The Minister was first informed of this decision on Wednesday, 7 September, the day it was to be announced. He was dismayed, as was the IDA, at the manner in which this was handled. In discussions with the...
- Seanad: Job Losses (21 Sep 2011)
John Perry: The Government is only in office since March of this year. The previous Government may have given a commitment on a proposed action plan but this is this Government's first commitment on an action plan for the south-east region. The Minister has clearly indicated that the relevant Ministers and Departments must devise a plan within a month. I have no doubt that the Minister will meet with...
- Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (27 Sep 2011)
John Perry: Some legacy.
- Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (27 Sep 2011)
John Perry: It is all happening. Give it time.