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Seanad: SME Envoy Networks: Statements (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I thank Members all for the kind invitation to address the Chamber on the important work to which Ireland is contributing at a European level to assist SMEs across Europe to grow and develop. If I may, I would like to start by informing the Chamber of how and why the SME envoy network was established in the first place. SMEs are the backbone of the EU economy and a key driver in the EU...

Seanad: SME Envoy Networks: Statements (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: Well done.

Seanad: SME Envoy Networks: Statements (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: It was some achievement.

Seanad: SME Envoy Networks: Statements (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: Yes.

Seanad: SME Envoy Networks: Statements (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I welcome this very interesting debate. I welcome Senator White's comments on my Department’s support for entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurship forum report to which she alluded is a very good document, which contains many elements we can implement in the one-stop shop for business that will go live in mid-April. They are cost-effective but will provide support. The report...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn. I thank the Senator for raising the matter as it affords me the opportunity to outline the process used to ensure that there will be adequate accommodation in schools at primary and post-primary level to meet the demographic needs arising. The forward planning section of the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: The Minister's reply was clear and the information in it positive. I suggest the Senator engage directly with Fingal County Council. It is impossible to indicate the possible location of the site but the Minister has said very clearly that once the site has been identified, the Department will appoint a design team. I suggest the Senator contact the Minister's office directly on this so he...

Central Bank Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (9 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Central Bank Bill 2014: Second Stage (9 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the House for agreeing to discuss the Central Bank Bill 2014 today. I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, who has a major commitment this afternoon. The legislation has two purposes, the first of which is to extend the current Central Bank legislation which allows for the transfer of assets and...

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I would like to thank Deputies for their contributions on the proposed Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014. The Government has listened carefully to what has been said during these debates. It is important, however, that I address some inaccuracies and misconceptions which have been aired during the course of this debate. Deputies Stanley, Ferris and Moynihan have claimed that local...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Harbours and Piers Development (9 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Coveney, who is unable to be present. The harbour at Ros a' Mhíl is one of the six designated fishery harbour centres which are owned, managed and maintained by the Department. Funding is made available on an annual basis by the Department to the fishery harbour centres, including Ros a'...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Harbours and Piers Development (9 Apr 2014)

John Perry: As the embarkation point for 500,000 visitors to the Aran Islands, it is very much welcome that development aid provides for a dedicated ferry berth with a water depth of 3 m. Also included in this portion was provision for a limited amount of dredging in the inner harbour area and navigation channel, which has been completed. As the Minister said, a great deal of money has been spent to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (15 Apr 2014)

John Perry: Today is a milestone as 31 local enterprise offices, LEOs, throughout the country are open for business. The LEOs represent a transformation of the support structure for micro and small enterprises across every county. The new service means that national enterprise policy and local business supports have been brought together to strengthen the local business culture and environment...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (15 Apr 2014)

John Perry: In response to the Deputy's last question on tourism, the answer is "Yes". Fáilte Ireland is the State agency charged with supporting the tourism sector but having said that, any viable business proposals, including those connected with the tourism sector and which fulfil the normal eligibility criteria for financial aid or soft supports, may have access to LEO funding. The LEO...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (15 Apr 2014)

John Perry: Currently the issues of women in business and female entrepreneurship are receiving a lot of attention through the European network office. I have attended several functions on women in business. Women are entitled to get the same support from the local authorities as anybody with a business idea. For the first time ever, we have a seamless approach from Enterprise Ireland, including...

Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (15 Apr 2014)

John Perry: To clarify, it is not just Government Deputies who are absent from the Chamber. In fact, most of these questions were tabled by Opposition Members. Deputy Tóibín's comment is very unfair. It is quite appalling that people put down questions and do not attend Question Time.

Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (15 Apr 2014)

John Perry: Most of the questions were tabled by Opposition Deputies who are not in the Chamber.

Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (15 Apr 2014)

John Perry: Opposition Members are not here to put their questions. Deputy Tóibín is inferring these questions were all tabled by Deputies on this side of the House. That is incorrect.

Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (15 Apr 2014)

John Perry: Most of the questions are from Opposition Members. That is a fact.

Other Questions: Horizon 2020 Strategy Funding (15 Apr 2014)

John Perry: Horizon 2020, with a budget of just under €80 billion and covering the period 2014 to 2020, is the European Union's largest ever research and innovation programme. It is also the largest such programme worldwide. Horizon 2020 is a core part of the Europe 2020 strategy, the innovation union and the European research area and is responding to the economic crisis in Europe by investing...