Results 3,041-3,060 of 4,491 for speaker:John Perry
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments (6 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I thank Senator Daly for raising this very important issue. I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, who sends her apologies for not being present to respond in person to the Senator. The purpose of the redundancy payments scheme is to compensate workers, under the redundancy payments Acts, for the loss of their jobs by reason...
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments (6 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I can answer that question. It is evident that an evaluation was conducted - the scheme cost â¬373.2 million in 2010, and if one considers that 1.8 million people are currently working in Ireland, of which 700,000 work in small companies, 137,000 work directly in IDA and an equivalent number in Enterprise Ireland companies, it is a question of affordability. Unfortunately, the evaluation...
- European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: That will all become apparent.
- European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: The best deal possible.
- European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: The Taoiseach outlined what we wanted.
- Enterprise Support Services (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I acknowledge that many small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, are functioning in a very difficult operating environment at present. Some costs, such as fuel and energy prices, are primarily driven by external factors such as global fossil fuel prices. The Government has not introduced any tax increases.
- Enterprise Support Services (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: There has been no tax increase for business since we took office. The Government's approach has been to identify those areas of policy it can influence to bring about cost reductions or provide supports to SMEs. The action plan for jobs includes several measures to improve supports for SMEs. For example, a small business division in Enterprise Ireland is being established for the first time....
- Enterprise Support Services (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: VAT has come down.
- Enterprise Support Services (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: Access to credit is an important factor for this sector. The temporary partial loan guarantee should assist this. It was based on the report by John Trethowan's Credit Review Office. However, it is not just about giving money to businesses. Many of them that were viable-----
- Enterprise Support Services (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: The point is that savings of up to â¬1 billion a month are made in the domestic economy and we must encourage people to buy Irish goods. The Deputy referred to the retail sector. I see many manufacturing and high-tech companies in my job which are doing very well. There are already 1.8 million working in this economy. The Government's objective is to make it one of the best economies in...
- County Enterprise Boards (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 and 9 together. The Government has approved the restructuring of the enterprise supports for the micro and small business sectors with a view to creating an enhanced national enterprise support model. This restructuring will include the creation of a small and micro business division within Enterprise Ireland with a new and enhanced focus on the wider small...
- County Enterprise Boards (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: As I mentioned in the reply, legislation is required and there is no doubt that will not be published before the summer recess.
- County Enterprise Boards (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: There will be respect for county boundaries, which is very important. We must get this right. It is vital that all services locally with the involvement of local development offices within the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and Enterprise Ireland cooperate fully to offer a single service and one stop shop...
- County Enterprise Boards (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: We are not in flux in any way, we have been clear since the first day we entered government about the need to establish a county enterprise office in every local authority but we cannot just click our fingers and expect these things to happen. The Government has formally approved the restructuring of the existing micro and small enterprise boards. As a result the CEBs will be dissolved in...
- County Enterprise Boards (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: Funding will come directly from the voted Estimate of the Department; it will not come from the local authority in any way.
- County Enterprise Boards (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: There is no ambiguity about this. This Government understands and respects small companies and will provide services for them. The 200,000 small companies are the backbone of the Irish economy. If people are fearful of going into the local authority office because they might be requested to pay other charges, I would sincerely hope they will pay the social charges they are supposed to pay....
- County Enterprise Boards (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: it depends on their plan of action and the level of enterprise within particular counties. We want to ensure the allocation of taxpayer's money goes to the most important person, the employer and potential job creator. The job of Government is to enhance opportunities for people who can create jobs.
- Seanad: UNESCO Convention Ratification (19 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I am delighted to be here on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, to consider the issues which Senator Healy Eames has raised. The area of the protection of cultural property has been the subject of examination in many states. It is fair to say that most governments are conscious of the need to protect the cultural heritage which is unique to...
- Seanad: UNESCO Convention Ratification (19 Jun 2012)
John Perry: We are extremely fortunate to have the Minister, Deputy Deenihan, in charge of this important portfolio dealing with the arts and cultural matters. He has great empathy with the sector and since his appointment has been extraordinarily successful in dealing decisively with this issue. While the public consultation has been closed, I am certain it was wide-ranging. However, to answer the...
- Seanad: Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I welcome this opportunity to present the Credit Guarantee Bill 2012 to the Seanad. The Bill is one of the key targeted actions in the Government Action Plan for Jobs 2012 to address access to credit and support lending to SMEs, and will, I believe, prove to be a practical way of facilitating additional lending to SMEs. This is not a grant nor a support for ailing businesses. It is a scheme...