Results 2,761-2,780 of 4,491 for speaker:John Perry
- Business Supports (12 Oct 2011)
John Perry: It is not a simple issue. Deputy Burton has initiated a very good internship programme and I guarantee there will be a lot more placements on it.
- Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)
John Perry: In his remarks to the House yesterday evening, Deputy Penrose underlined the Government's strong appreciation of the role of the community and voluntary sector in Irish society. As a practitioner who in 1990 set up one of Ireland's first community economic development companies and is still active in this area, I am very much aware of the critical role of the community and voluntary sector...
- Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)
John Perry: It is not rhetoric. We know it. The Deputy is full of rhetoric.
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (12 Oct 2011)
John Perry: My Department does not compile specific annual statistics on the number of new business start-ups that have commenced trading in the State nor their geographic location. Such business start-ups would not be required to be advised to my Department or to the agencies reporting to me. Responsibility for statistical information rests with the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The latest CSO...
- Job Losses (19 Oct 2011)
John Perry: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter. First and foremost, my thoughts are with the hundreds of workers in Aviva and their families who heard this news today. Subject to the conclusion of negotiations between the company and the workers over the coming six months, the full support of the Government and its relevant agencies will be at the disposal of the workers affected by the...
- Job Losses (19 Oct 2011)
John Perry: I listened very actively to the Deputies' concerns. Our primary concern is for the workers who will eventually face redundancy. In that context, the timeframe announced by Aviva for its restructuring programme at least provides some assistance to workers. The State development companies will work actively in every way possible to minimise job losses. We must provide assistance to workers,...
- Debt Settlement and Mortgage Resolution Office Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2011)
John Perry: That is the legacy Fianna Fáil bequeathed us.
- Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)
John Perry: I thank all Deputies who spoke on the Bill for their very useful contributions to the debate. First, I welcome Deputies' broad expression of support for the content of the Bill. I also look forward to examining the amendments that Deputies indicated their parties will propose on Committee Stage and which the Minister, Deputy Bruton, will certainly consider. I remind Deputies that the focus...
- Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Referral to Select Committee (9 Nov 2011)
John Perry: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) (6)(a).
- Seanad: Student Grants (10 Nov 2011)
John Perry: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairà Quinn, and thank Senator Mullen for raising it. The Senator refers to a change which was introduced in the 2010 student grant schemes. I understand that changes to the 2010 schemes were announced in advance when the grant schemes were published in July 2009 so that students and their...
- Seanad: Student Grants (10 Nov 2011)
John Perry: On that point, I advise the Senator to take up the matter directly with the Minister. Clearly, that is an exceptional point that the Deputy has brought to the attention of the Minister. Three years charitable work abroad for people in need is an extraordinary achievement and I compliment all those who do it. In this specific case, I advise the Senator to contact the Minister directly. I...
- SME Sector (22 Nov 2011)
John Perry: A key priority of the programme for Government is to ensure an adequate supply of credit is available to fund small and medium-sized enterprises. Work is well advanced in my Department on realising our commitments in terms of the temporary partial credit guarantee scheme and the micro-finance loan scheme. The design phase of the temporary partial credit guarantee scheme has been completed...
- SME Sector (22 Nov 2011)
John Perry: Regarding the 200,000 small companies and the credit supply of â¬30 billion for business, the banks will be monitored closely. Many are employed in small companies. Thanks to the legacy of the previous Government, small companies are encountering difficulties because of a lack of demand. Companies which were viable three years ago are now under considerable pressure.
- SME Sector (22 Nov 2011)
John Perry: The micro-finance loan scheme is before the Government and will be sufficient to meet demand. Each loan will provide up to â¬25,000 for start-up companies and people with ideas in order that enterprise might be encouraged. The scheme will be important, as the banks are not meeting the level of demand. I agree with the Deputy that all the evidence indicates that people are experiencing...
- SME Sector (22 Nov 2011)
John Perry: Does the Deputy mean in the loan?
- SME Sector (22 Nov 2011)
John Perry: I am open to correction, but the ratio will be 50:50.
- SME Sector (22 Nov 2011)
John Perry: The exact figure must be signed off by the Government. It is not for me to announce it in the Chamber. When the scheme is announced by the Government, the figure will be more than adequate to meet demand.
- SME Sector (22 Nov 2011)
John Perry: There are several options at the moment and the â¬32 billion ring-fenced over a three-year period for SMEs is very important. The taxpayer and the Government have recapitalised the banks. It is critically important for domestic banks to have profitable SMEs and SMEs need good banks. It is a win-win situation. The banks are duty bound. On the basis of my discussions with banks and based...
- SME Sector (22 Nov 2011)
John Perry: The last Administration promised it for two years.
- SME Sector (22 Nov 2011)
John Perry: The people who did not cause the recession are the people now paying a huge price. This is the legacy of the last Government, which closed the viability of small businesses.