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Other Questions: Retail Sector (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I have seen the report. Town trading is made very difficult by the out-of-town centres and it is important to incentivise people to shop in town centres. This report has been before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. I will report to the Deputy on the recommendations of the interdepartmental committee.

Other Questions: Retail Sector (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: In response to Deputies Tóibín and Wallace, there are many integrated plans for town centres, some of which are very effectively managed by the local authority. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, is examining the management of local government. The local enterprise offices will consider every aspect of business and there will be...

Other Questions: Retail Sector (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I will not deal with the property tax but from what I hear about the evaluations the rate will be as low as the cost of a TV licence in certain cases which should not dramatically affect the overall spend. It is important to encourage activity in town centres and offer variety. Some retailers are doing exceptionally well in certain town centres. Where the owners or proprietors personally...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97, 104, 110, 121 and 137 together. I am acutely aware of the importance of the retail sector in the Irish economy. The combined wholesale and retail sector in Ireland employs 273,000 people. The sector also supports employment in other related services, such as transport and logistics. A number of new measures of particular assistance to retail...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I am acutely aware of the importance of the retail sector in the Irish economy. The combined wholesale and retail sector in Ireland employs 273,000 people, which is one in every 7 people who were working in Ireland at the end of 2012. The sector also supports employment in other related services, such as transport and logistics. There are a number of bodies representing different parts of...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Job Losses (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I thank Senator Cullinane for raising this important matter. The operations of the company referred to by the Senator have been under review for some time. The company is expanding in St. James's Gate with a €153 million investment which will secure the future of brewing in Ireland. In this regard, €16 million is being invested in concentrate technology. While the expansion...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Job Losses (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: The Government is very aware of the opportunities in Waterford and Enterprise Ireland will be actively working with the company to pursue alternative enterprises on this site. Clearly, this is not a blame game. What is important is that the Government creates an environment which is supportive of enterprise and the creation of jobs. We must encourage those with good ideas to commercialise...

Topical Issue Debate: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which I am responding to on behalf of the Minister for Health. Small hospitals, such as St. Columcille's hospital, Loughlinstown need to be supported within a hospital group. This is necessary for the safe management of patients who present with varying levels of complexity, for education and training, continuous professional development and the...

Topical Issue Debate: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: The message in this respect could not be more clear. The hospital provides acute hospital services jointly with St. Vincent's University Hospital and St. Michael's Hospital in Dún Laoghaire. This reorganisation does not represent a downgrading of the hospital in Loughlinstown but a reconfiguration of services. The Deputy does not appear to have heard clearly the message contained in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: 133. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress that was made on a persons disability allowance appeal (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19321/13]

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Rural Transport Services (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for public and commuter transport, Deputy Alan Kelly. An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated to the rural transport programme, RTP, for 2013. This is a small decrease on the 2012 allocation and it comes during a very difficult time financially. Cavan Rural Area Transport, CART, has been...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Rural Transport Services (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I will send around a copy when I am finished.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Rural Transport Services (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: The aim, therefore, is to strengthen the rural transport programme, RTP, by ensuring a more efficient delivery structure and by maximising integration with other State transport services. It is the ambition of the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, to make the programme a sustainable part of the public transport system. Developments initiated by the Minister of State since his appointment have...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Rural Transport Services (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: The Whip's office will make that available.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Inspections (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: Yes.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Inspections (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I have a comprehensive reply from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Coveney. I wish to convey his apologies for being unable to be present to discuss this important issue. As the House is aware, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine carries out a range of farm inspections. This activity relates to the delivery of the significant supports paid to farmers...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Inspections (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: The Senator will have it before I leave.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Inspections (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: As well as protection under the law, farmers are covered by a charter that, following agreement with the farming bodies, defines their relationship with the Department in respect of a range of measures. It comprehensively sets out a broad range of information on the Department's schemes, including on the main elements of the checks carried out to verify compliance. Thus, farmers are...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Inspections (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: Considering the very comprehensive reply from the Minister, we can see that there is a charter. There may be an occasional clash of personalities but most farmers I know can do all their returns online. One can consider the remit of inspectors and their independence. Very few farmers are inspected and much of the process is done through automatic qualification. I fully endorse the reply,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Inspections (24 Apr 2013)

John Perry: The Senator can rest assured of that.