Results 3,961-3,980 of 50,136 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Economic Competitiveness. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: A substantial part of my agenda is contained in the business regulation forum's report, which I launched on 25 April. We will also draw from the work of the ESRI survey of business attitudes to regulation. They are important inputs into the work of the high level group. It is also worth putting on record that the World Bank's report, Doing Business in 2006, ranked Ireland tenth out of 175...

Economic Competitiveness. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: I am clear that it is a significant core priority of mine in the future, as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, because I want to keep Ireland competitive. I want to keep us where we are currently vis-À-vis the European Union 25 in terms of entrepreneurial activity and the number of start-ups in this country. I stand to be corrected, but I believe we came second to Poland last...

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: To minimise the carbon footprint of my Department in its daily operations, the Department through its green team, which was established some years ago, has over the past few years initiated a range of actions which I outlined in a previous reply so I will not repeat them. The Department also operates a travel pass scheme for interested members of staff in order to encourage staff to use...

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: I appreciate the question, which is a good one. In going through the preparation for this reply——

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: It is a great question. What is a carbon footprint audit? Does Deputy Quinn know?

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: Does Deputy Quinn know?

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: I am responding in the form of a rhetorical question.

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: Surely I am entitled to respond in the form of a rhetorical question, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: There are a number of definitions in the prepared script.

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: I work with my Green Party colleagues. I accept Deputy Quinn's point. The Department's carbon footprint is not known. There are different ways of measuring it. Different methods of calculation are used both nationally and internationally.

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: We will have to agree a model. Equally, I accept there is a lack of comprehensive data on energy consumption in public sector buildings generally, not just in our Department. I suspect that is the case across the public sector.

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The collation of specific data will be essential for developing a greater understanding of future progress in reducing emissions from this sector. We anticipate responding to further questions on this matter later in the year.

Job Creation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The industrial development agencies work closely with local interests in Mallow for the purpose of advancing the attractiveness of Mallow as a location for both indigenous industry and foreign direct investment. In this regard, Enterprise Ireland was involved with the Mallow development partnership and contributed to a commissioned plan on an integrated development strategy for the town...

Job Creation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: First, I replied to the question tabled. It asked whether my attention was drawn to the enterprise element of the special local area plan for Mallow. The answer is yes. My Department has been party to it, as have the enterprise agencies. The question continued by asking whether I had sought assurances or commitments from Greencore. When I met representatives from the company more than a...

Job Creation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: I do not accept the Deputy's statement regarding the Government's position on the workers. We had a number of meetings in that respect and I articulated my position clearly and publicly to the company, as did the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern.

Job Creation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: Thankfully. The labour relations machinery of the State kicked in to bring about a satisfactory outcome. Regarding the backbencher's statement, I suggest that Deputy Sherlock ask the Deputy about the announcement.

Job Creation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: It is a long-standing precedent that the Minister does not comment or speculate on a potential investment in any way.

Job Creation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy would know more than I.

Job Creation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: It is a matter for the public representatives on Carlow County Council.

Job Creation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: I am anxious to see development everywhere.