Results 3,441-3,460 of 4,491 for speaker:John Perry
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Job Creation Issues (22 May 2013)
John Perry: On the success of the IDA, we have been very fortunate in terms of foreign direct investment in Ireland. The IDA does an outstanding job on behalf of the economy to bring in top-calibre, high-tech companies, especially in the life sciences. Johnson & Johnson is a huge organisation which is working actively with the IDA and has appointed personnel. I emphasise to Deputy Healy the...
- Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (22 May 2013)
John Perry: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6, 14 and 16 together. While there is obviously limited scope for the State to be involved in the promotion of products generally, whether on an all-Ireland basis or not, and there are significant EU constraints on giving favourable treatment towards Irish produce, nevertheless the Government is very conscious of the additional difficulties facing companies...
- Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (22 May 2013)
John Perry: InterTradeIreland was set up develop trade within Ireland and to address the disadvantaged areas of cross-Border trade. Obviously, there is a very good working relationship with the Northern Ireland Minister, Ms Arlene Foster MLA, and with all relevant Ministers. I have been to InterTradeIreland. The body has been insulated from cutbacks, unlike other agencies in the State which have had...
- Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (22 May 2013)
John Perry: The first thing to do is talk to the companies, and I have done that.
- Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (22 May 2013)
John Perry: The Deputy did so 15 years ago. I am talking about the companies that have come to the Mansion House.
- Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (22 May 2013)
John Perry: I met the companies and the business people. I know what they are doing; they are doing business. This Government has mobilised the State agencies to work in co-operation. They provide vouchers. The Deputy can shake his head, but that is a fact.
- Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (22 May 2013)
John Perry: They are available to both the North and the South. The best people are the business people themselves. Look at the opportunity-----
- Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (22 May 2013)
John Perry: Yes, I know it well. I also am well aware of the INTERREG funding and it has been very effective in regenerating cross-Border communities. There is also the 2020 EU funding coming to the area. The Government will strongly support that. The EIF, the representatives of which I met in the past two weeks, is considering developing a fund that would support cross-Border enterprise. There are...
- Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Equipment (23 May 2013)
John Perry: I thank Deputy Ó Fearghaíl for raising this matter. The Minister, Deputy Alan Shatter, asked me to apologise for his unavailability. The Department of the Defence has not received any requests from the Defence Forces for the provision of additional clothing. In any event, the procurement of such clothing is a function delegated to the Defence Forces. I am advised there is no...
- Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Equipment (23 May 2013)
John Perry: I can raise that issue directly with the Minister. I said clearly in my initial reply that "additional supplementary clothing and footwear may be issued where extreme conditions are to be encountered". The Deputy said clearly that there is an issue with the supply of footwear. There is no issue with the standard of the boots that have been provided. If the wrong set of boots was issued -...
- Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Equipment (23 May 2013)
John Perry: I will raise the Deputy's concerns with the Minister.
- Topical Issue Debate: Schools Recognition (23 May 2013)
John Perry: I am taking this Topical Issue on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, and I thank Deputy Conlon for providing me with the opportunity to outline to the House the position on the need to protect the future viability of Monaghan Collegiate School. The Government has protected frontline services in schools to the greatest extent possible in...
- Topical Issue Debate: Schools Recognition (23 May 2013)
John Perry: I assure Deputy Conlan that the school to which he refers has been in contact with the Department. I have no doubt that its board of management will work actively with the Department. A range of issues has been discussed and further meetings will be held. An arrangement exists for fee-charging Protestant schools, whereby funding is provided by the Department to the Secondary Education...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Community Welfare Services (23 May 2013)
John Perry: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton. The Minister is conscious of the need to provide efficient and effective customer-facing services at local level for clients of the Department. As part of the relocation of community welfare services to Waterford, the frequency of clinics is being increased from three to four days per...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Community Welfare Services (23 May 2013)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. Speaking from the experience in County Sligo where an Intreo office has been opened, the demographics of the county are huge. We have a one-stop shop facility where the staff are very focused on the unemployed and it is a complete transformation. An unemployed person can walk in and get matched up with employers. I will certainly ask...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Architectural Heritage (23 May 2013)
John Perry: I compliment the Senator for raising a fantastic idea. I compliment everybody involved in community regeneration and tourism because it is all about the empowerment of communities. The date of 15 August is very important as it is my birthday and I might even join in the celebrations that day.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Architectural Heritage (23 May 2013)
John Perry: Athenry Castle dates from the early 13th century. It was constructed originally by the de Bermingham family and survived until the 1640s when it was effectively destroyed by Cromwellian forces. The castle is a national monument and one of 70 heritage sites where the OPW provides guide services to visitors. Last year an impressive total of 9,455 people visited the castle. The OPW is keen...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Architectural Heritage (23 May 2013)
John Perry: I can assure the Senator of that. The Minister of State, Deputy Hayes, stated in the reply that this was a unique opportunity and a fantastic idea. Ballymote Castle dates back to the 1300s and a similar event was held there using a marquee adjoined to the castle. The main requirement for Athenry Castle involves the logistics of hiring a marquee and installing facilities which are important...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Architectural Heritage (23 May 2013)
John Perry: I may take the Senator up on her offer.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Architectural Heritage (23 May 2013)
John Perry: I have no further input. I thank the Senator.