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Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which the relevant personnel within his Department have focused on the various issues affecting, impeding or obstructing job creation, enterprise and innovation; the extent to which positive intervention has been examined with a view to maximising opportunities in the areas for which he has responsibility; the...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent that he and or his Department have examined the extent to which job creation is impeded by specific practices; the main issues that have emerged; the extent to which the large, small and/or medium sized sector is affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36328/11]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a further 12 weeks must be completed post-Christmas 2011 in respect of a FÁS course already undertaken by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath in view of the fact that they have completed 272 weeks to date for same of which documentation can be provided by their employer; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he has evaluated the potential for job creation on an annual basis over the next five years through innovation; how this is likely to be manifested through small and medium-sized businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36327/11]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the degree to which he has identified issues that might impede competitiveness in the areas for which his Department has responsibility; the action taken or proposed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36329/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs created in each of the past three years and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36330/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs created in each of the past three years and to date in 2011 in the manufacturing sector in small or large-scale business locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36331/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs created in the service area in each of the past three years to date in 2011; the number that were created in small to medium-sized enterprises or in large corporations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36332/11]

Written Answers — Job Initiative: Job Initiative (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of positions filled arising from the job initiative; the degree to which this can be enhanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36333/11]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he has further examined precise reasons for the relocation of various enterprises from this to other European or further afield jurisdictions in both the manufacturing and service sectors; the extent to which such relocation has been attributed to specific causes; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he has had recent discussions with the EU Commissioner with responsibility for research, innovation and science with a view to maximising the benefit to this economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36335/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he is focused on job creation in the manufacturing and service sectors with particular reference to small and medium-sized enterprises and major corporations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36336/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he can set precise objectives for job creation in both manufacturing and services over the next five years; if precise targets have been set out and tested for viability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36338/11]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he has had discussion with representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises and major corporations with a view to identifying the most likely job creation opportunities; the extent to which the precise job creation has been determined in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the basis on which a medical officer could determine that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was refused invalidity pension; if she accepts this question as a basis of notice of appeal; if she will clarify the reason the community welfare office has indicated that medical evidence which has already been supplied to her...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the basis on which it was decided by a medical officer that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was not unfit for work despite the existence of conclusive medical evidence and hospitalisation to the contrary; if the medical assessor purports to reject the opinion of their consultant; if she will arrange for expeditious review...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Social Protection, further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 20 October 2011, if she will set out the factual position in respect of entitlement to a payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35484/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will indicate the progress to date in the determination of entitlement to an increase of illness benefit payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has provided all the requested supporting documentation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35706/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when payment will issue in respect of an application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35985/11]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (22 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 335: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an updated panic alarm will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35468/11]