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Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that an application was received in the section on 9 May 2007 and that it will be dealt with in the near future.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: Labour Relations Commission: No appointments were made since 24 May 2007 to date. 6 rights commissioner vacancies exist. Those selected to fill these vacancies have been notified and arrangements regarding their appointments are being finalised. 1 rights commissioner vacancy is anticipated to arise up to and including 1 January 2008. No vacancies exist on the board of the Labour Relations...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permit Section of my Department informs me that a work permit application was received in the office on 23 April 2007 and that it will be dealt with in the near future.

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Management of the IDA property portfolio is a day to day operational matter for the Agency and is not one in which I have a function. As part of their marketing strategy IDA Ireland always has a range of buildings available for promotion to clients throughout the country. I understand from the Agency that nationally there is a total of 47,227 sq.metres of vacant space in properties which...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department has informed me that a work permit is not required for an employee married to an Irish citizen. The person concerned may regularize their residential status by contacting the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The EQUAL Programme is funded by the European Social Fund and seeks to identify and address fundamental forms of discrimination and inequality in the labour market through the development of new and innovative policies and practices initiated by EQUAL Development Partnerships. The Programme started in 2000 and ends in 2007. EQUAL has been delivered in two Rounds. In total up to 75% of the...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: A key element of IDA Ireland's strategy for Waterford is to progress the development of a knowledge-based economy so that the County and particularly the Gateway of Waterford can compete both nationally and internationally for quality and sustainable foreign direct investment. The Agency recognises that significant progress has taken place in recent years and a number of major infrastructural...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that an application was received in the section on 9 May 2007 and that it will be dealt with in the near future.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that an application was received in the section on 6 May 2007 and that it will be dealt with in the near future.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that an application was received in the section on 16 May 2007 and that it will be dealt with in the near future.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permit Section of my Department informs me that an application was received in the section on 16 May 2007 and that it will be dealt with in the near future.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department has informed me that an application was received on 21 March 2007. This application was refused on 21 June 2007 on the basis that the position the employer seeks to fill is ineligible for a work permit. The employer was notified of this decision in writing and of their right to appeal. To date no such appeal has been received.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permit Section of my Department informs me that an application was received in the section on 16 April 2007 and that it will be dealt with in the near future.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: Labour Relations Commission: It is anticipated that 7 rights commissioners will be appointed during the period 1 July to 31 December 2007. Currently there are 6 vacancies. Those selected to fill these vacancies have been notified and arrangements regarding their appointments are being finalised. Labour Court: two ordinary members will be appointed to the Labour Court. Agricultural Joint...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The amendment of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003 centres on the activity following the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, PIAB, making a formal award. While PIAB awards mirror court awards in that both have regard to a book of quantum to determine the appropriate award to be given, some claimants choose to reject their award and commence litigation proceedings in the hope of...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: I thank all the Senators who contributed to the debate. I took on board what the Oireachtas joint committee recommended during the previous Dáil. This Bill is not being rushed. There was disappointment we did "rush it through" the last Dáil but I was anxious to have the legal position thoroughly examined and to make sure the advice I received was considered. The Bill has been overseen...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The legislation is about preventing the rip off of the consumer or the system. It provides for efficient and effective services and competitive approaches to the way issues are addressed by society. Much will be said in the coming months and years about the threat to competitiveness in Ireland but the theme of analysis conducted by the National Competitiveness Council and other bodies is...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: I have already made the point that this does not deny the right of access to the courts in any shape or form I have made this point on a number of occasions since the debate began and in my earlier contributions. It simply does not do this, as Senator O'Toole has articulated.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: Let us go back to where we were. In my speech, I said that we did not want to go back to pre-PIAB days. We are saying that it does not interfere with the independence of Judiciary in any shape or form. The Act transparently does not do that. I understand where Senator Coghlan is coming from and his fears and concerns but they are clearly not——

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The point I am making is that there is another side to this story and there is always balance in these kinds of situations.