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- Seanad: Small Business: Motion (28 Mar 2012)
John Perry: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Labour Party motion and thank the Senators who tabled it. I am conscious of all the contributions made. The small business sector is very important to the economy. The Government is acutely aware of the importance of the small business sector and its potential for generating employment. Our challenge has been, and continues to be, where to target...
- Seanad: Small Business: Motion (28 Mar 2012)
John Perry: Thank you, Senator. It is about helping those who can, with the right support, survive and ultimately thrive. The Government is absolutely focused in this regard. The key proposals outlined in the action plan for jobs underpin this supportive business environment. As such, I hope all Members will accept and support them. I am anxious to work with Senators and take on board their views....
- Fuel Prices (19 Apr 2012)
John Perry: I am pleased to take the opportunity to speak on matters relating to the high cost of fuel on behalf of the Minister for Finance. In this regard, Ireland, like other countries, has experienced a significant increase in the cost of petrol and auto-diesel in recent years. The increase in fuel prices is an international phenomenon. Fuel prices are driven by a number of factors, including the...
- Fuel Prices (19 Apr 2012)
John Perry: In addition to the ongoing enforcement action, legislative changes that will enable more effective control in this sector have been included in this year's Finance Bill. They include the introduction of new licensing requirements for marked fuel traders. The new arrangements will, for the first time, require any person dealing in marked fuel to hold a licence for the purpose. The granting...
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: I cannot remember making that statement.
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: The Deputy could be misquoting me.
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: The Deputy must have a very good memory.
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: I cannot remember making that statement.
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: What happened during the 14 years that the Deputy's party spent in government?
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: The Government is opposing the Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012 sponsored by Deputy Dooley to provide for quarterly reviews of excise duty and the immediate reduction of 4 cent in excise duties on petrol and auto-diesel. In the context of our current budgetary situation, there is no scope to reduce the levels of excise duties at this time without providing for alternative revenue raising...
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: I debated his point without referring to the fact. I merely made a comment and wanted to correct the record.
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: That is correct.
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: During a Topical Issue debate in the Chamber last week, Deputy Naughten stated the figure of â¬64 million and I addressed him in that context without the facts. Last year saw a return to aggregate tax revenue growth for the first time since 2007. Exchequer data for the first three months of this year show a solid start to the year, with strong year-on-year growth in taxes. Taxes were also...
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: You are good at it yourself.
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: You supported Fianna Fáil long enough.
- Seanad: Industrial Disputes (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. Industrial action by 110 workers at the Irish Cement production plants at Platin, County Meath and Castlemungret, County Limerick began on 3 April. I understand the Labour Court's most recent recommendation of January 2012 in the dispute was the culmination of protracted dialogue between the company and the group of unions representing...
- Seanad: Industrial Disputes (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: To clarify, I urge Irish Cement to take action and pay the bonuses due. The system of industrial relations is essentially voluntarist in nature, with the terms and conditions of employment of workers being determined, in the main, by a process of negotiations to reach agreement without direct intervention by the State. Nonetheless, I hear clearly what the Senator is saying. In general, the...
- Seanad: Third Level Scholarship Schemes (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising the issue of the need for the Minister for Education and Skills to make a statement on the future of the important third level scholarship schemes known as the unlimited, limited, Gaeltacht, Easter week and Donogh O'Malley scholarships. I am grateful to have the opportunity to outline the changes to the schemes and refer to the introduction of the new bursary...
- Seanad: Third Level Scholarship Schemes (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: I have listened carefully and I understand the message from Senator à Clochartaigh. I will take the message clearly to the Minister responsible, Deputy Quinn. Unfortunately, given the financial austerity everywhere, the fact is that by 2015 there will be less money but recognition is given. In many cases it is a matter of giving recognition to students. A student may have won a special...
- Industrial Development (26 Apr 2012)
John Perry: The achievement of balanced regional development continues to be a core objective of this Government. The enterprise agencies under the remit of my Department, IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the Kerry County Enterprise Board work continuously to encourage the establishment and the development of industry in the county. Between them the client companies of IDA Ireland, Enterprise...