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Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: I am informed by FÁS and the Community Services Unit, West region, that a significant proportion of its complement of CE places has been allocated. FÁS West region, is however still in a position to accommodate some new entrants and up to 30 vacancies are now in the process of being filled.

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: Finding alternative employment for the workers in question is a priority for the State Development agencies. The Industrial Training agency FÁS has briefed all staff on the range of services available to them and many of them continue to participate in the various programmes run by the agency. Since the announcement of the job losses, Enterprise Ireland has participated at a number of...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 949 and 959 together. The company has not returned any grant aid to Enterprise Ireland. Discussions between Enterprise Ireland and the company concerning grant aid to the plant at Rooskey, Co. Roscommon are still continuing. Progress is being made on the negotiations and it is expected that a conclusion will be reached which will take account of a very...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of the ECJ ruling that the Deputy has referred to. The September 12 decision from the ECJ confirms the earlier Opinion issued by the Court that the UK Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC) rules restrict the freedom of establishment principle and are only justified to the extent that they are applied to counter "wholly artificial arrangements". Taxation is of course the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: My Department has been making good progress in the relocation of 250 posts to Carlow under the Government's Decentralisation Programme. The number of posts in Business Units decentralising to Carlow, as at 15th September, is 280. Having regard to the agreed staffing protocols governing decentralisation, my Department has approached all General Service staff who expressed a first preference...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the implementation of the RAPID and CLÁR Programmes resides with the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. My Department's contribution to the RAPID Programme is being delivered by FÁS through FÁS Community Services, the Local Employment Service and FÁS Training Services. The Community Employment Programme, constitutes a major element of FÁS Community...

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: Consumers enjoy certain statutory protections from the activities of unscrupulous traders. The Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 requires that in every contract for the supply of a service where the supplier is acting in the course of a business, the following terms are implied: that the supplier has the necessary skill to render the service, that he will supply the service with...

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Census 2006 Preliminary Report results are likely to be used by my Department for general economic commentary, for comparing our demographic indicators with other economies and, indeed, in informing our labour market policy considerations on issues such as employment, training and migration. Equally, the enterprise development and advisory agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: I am very concerned about the job losses announced in the company and their impact on the workers, their families and the local communities. Finding alternative employment for the workers is a priority for the State Development agencies and IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and FÁS will play their part in developing a way forward for the workers. The role of FÁS, the State Training agency,...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: The next Trade Mission that I will lead is to Canada, from 16th to 20th October next. This event has been organised by Enterprise Ireland (EI) and at this late stage the details of the various events have been decided and the list of companies participating has been finalised, as logistical arrangements need to be settled some weeks in advance. The procedure in Enterprise Ireland for...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: IDA Ireland is the Agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Ireland, including its regions and areas. The agency hosted 2 visits to County Kildare in the past twelve months, one to Naas and one to Athy. The Agency has maintained contact with the companies involved with a view to securing investment, if possible. IDA Ireland's strategy for...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: I am very concerned about the job losses in the companies concerned and the impact on the workers, their families and the local communities. Finding alternative employment for the workers is a priority for the State Development agencies and accordingly IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and FÁS will play their part in developing a way forward. The role of the training agency FÁS is...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: IDA Ireland is the Agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Ireland, including its regions and areas. The agency hosted 19 visits to Limerick and 6 visits to Clare since the beginning of 2006. So far this year no visits have been hosted to North Tipperary. Ultimately, decisions regarding where to locate, including what areas to visit as...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: The issue of job creation is a day-to-day operational matter for the industrial development agencies and relevant County Enterprise Boards, and not one in which I have a direct role. IDA Ireland continues to market South County Dublin, including Tallaght and its environs, as a potential location for new foreign direct investment (FDI), in order to secure new investment and additional jobs...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Work Permits section of my Department has informed me that the new Spousal and Dependent Work Permit Scheme will be available on an exceptional basis to dependants resident in the State who have reached the age of 18. These applications will be dealt with strictly on a case-by-case basis and can only be considered for dependents whose immigration status in the State is in order. The...

Written Answers — Industrial Site Development: Industrial Site Development (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: I have asked that the Working Group, to be chaired by my Department, report to me with outline proposals by the end of April, 2007.

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: IDA Ireland is the Agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Ireland. The management of its property portfolio is a day-to-day operational matter for the Agency as part of its statutory responsibilities and not a matter in which my Department or I have a direct role. The site where the Business Centre is located has been identified by...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: The total amount of net funding allocated to my Department in this year's Estimates is €1,673.937 million. This figure includes €355.614 million from the National Training Fund and €29.780 million in capital allocations from 2005 which were carried forward in accordance with the provisions of the multi-annual Capital Investment Framework. My Department and its agencies have a series...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (28 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: Unemployment is measured through the Quarterly National Household Survey as published by the Central Statistics Office. The Survey provides a breakdown of data on a regional basis only and not on specific towns. The most recent Survey data published in September shows that the national unemployment rate is 4.3%. The equivalent rate for the West region, which includes Ballina, is 4.2%. Live...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (28 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: The total amount of grants paid by Enterprise Ireland and its predecessors to Irish Country Bacon (Rooskey) Ltd over the period 1996 — 2006 was €208,022. In addition, the company also received payments of €824,324 under the FEOGA Programme. The company has not returned any grant aid to Enterprise Ireland. Discussions between Enterprise Ireland and the company concerning grant aid to...