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Order of Business (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, what is the position on the mediation Bill, which has wide implications in many areas? I hope both Bills will be before the House soon.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Tánaiste.

Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this important legislation regarding a matter that has been the focus of conversation in most of our towns, villages and cities for the last 20 years or more. I agree with the issues raised by the last speakers regarding charities and sports clubs. The rates should be restricted to the commercial use and should not be extended beyond...

Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: It dramatically enhances the commercial value and activity of the property and brings people into the town or village.

Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: One could have a very elevated smoking area on the roof of the commercial premises on the top of the carpark.

Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: There is one other element which I need to bring to the attention of the House. I wish to emphasise the importance of the impact of rates. It would be a huge boost to the commercial activity in our towns and villages if, as a result of this review of the valuations, there was a reduction in rates. There is no use in having it any other way. There are competing demands affecting the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects to be in a position to facilitate-encourage-support indigenous job creation in both the manufacturing and services sectors, region by region, throughout the country in the course of 2015; the extent to which he expects to see a reduction in the numbers on the live register arising therefrom; if he...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 28. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he expects to be in a position to encourage job creation here to benefit from innovation and technology support from the European Union in the course of 2015; the extent to which he expects the manufacturing and services sectors in the indigenous economy and foreign direct investors to benefit in this regard; if...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a carer's allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6566/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 59. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given to restoring rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6567/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Eligibility (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 61. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6 qualifies for a back to education allowance in lieu of a jobseeker's allowance, in view of the fact that the person is in full-time education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6583/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the possibility of increased rental support in the case a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6587/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 63. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct carer’s allowance or alternative allowance applicable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6590/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 102. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to outline the extent to which he expects to be in a position to encourage and facilitate job creation through the aegis of small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing and services sectors in the next 12 months; the degree to which current indicators remain positive in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 108. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to outline the total number of jobs he expects to be created in the services and manufacturing sectors over the next three years on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6555/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 111. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to set out the degree to which he expects job creation in the manufacturing and the services sectors to grow in County Kildare over the next four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6558/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 103. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to outline the extent to which he expects to be in a position to offer assistance and incentives to the indigenous business sector in the course of the next 12 months with a view to increased employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6549/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation whether he is satisfied that all means of assistance available to the indigenous business sector here are readily available and accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6551/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Funding (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to outline the extent to which he expects European Union assistance by way of innovation and technology to directly benefit the indigenous business sector in this country over the next five years; and the likely effect on the economy here as a result. [6550/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (12 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 106. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to outline the extent to which he expects foreign direct investment to play a part in job creation over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6552/15]