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Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (11 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 465 and 466 together. IDA Ireland is the agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Ireland and its regions. The marketing of individual areas for new or expansion FDI investments and jobs is a day-to-day operational matter for the Agency. While I may give general policy directives to the Agency, I am...

Written Answers — Management Information Framework System: Management Information Framework System (11 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Management Information Framework (MIF) system was introduced as part of the modernisation process in the public service. The key aim of the MIF is to provide improved financial and non-financial management information to enable better decision making and use of resources by Government Departments. The MIF system has demonstrated its effectiveness in my Department, for example, through...

Written Answers — Management Information Framework System: Management Information Framework System (11 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Management Information Framework (MIF) system was introduced as part of the modernisation process in the public service. The key aim of the MIF is to provide improved financial and non-financial information to managers to enable better decision making and use of resources by Government Departments. The MIF system has been rolled-out in my Department, although refinements will continue to...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (11 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that it is not in receipt of current applications for the above named. If applications are submitted, they will be treated on their merits and on a case-by-case basis.

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (11 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: The current National Development Plan provides for a step-change increase in the investment in technology, innovation and scientific research. It involves a commitment of €8.2 billion which is planned for the period 2007 to 2013 and aimed at building the skills needed for a modern knowledge-based economy and strengthening Ireland's research base. For 2008, under the Vote of my Department...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (11 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permit Section of my Department has received an application on behalf of the named individual and a decision on this application will be made within the next week.

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (12 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: My Department is currently investigating all possible means of assisting the workers referred to by the Deputy. The IDA is co-ordinating a response by the various State Agencies in relation to these redundancies and a meeting with the company is being arranged for the week beginning 17 December, which is the earliest that Executives of the company are available. FÁS will make its full range...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (13 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 139 and 140 together. My office has responded to previous correspondence from the person concerned and I expect that a further reply will issue shortly in relation to recent emails. I understand that complaints in relation to this matter have been submitted to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement which has been in contact with the person...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: My Department has been making good progress in the relocation of the required 250 posts to Carlow under the Government's Decentralisation Programme. The following business units/Offices of my Department have been selected as part of the Decentralisation Programme and will be relocated in the new decentralised office: Companies Registration Office/Registry of Friendly Societies National...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: The works or services paid for in advance by my Department, that will not be commenced before the end of the 2007 financial year are set out on the attached tabular statement. In relation to the agencies of my Department, this is a day-to-day operational matter for the agencies concerned and one in which I have no function. Name of Service Provider Nature/Purpose of Service Reason for...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (18 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: The following table provides the numbers of participants on CE Schemes in Co. Mayo in the years 2002 to 2006 and to date in 2007. Year Participants 2002 1,031 2003 767 2004 795 2005 811 2006 774 2007 784 The following table details the current Community Employment Projects in Co. Mayo and the number of approved places in each project in the area. Name of Scheme Number of approved...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: The works or services paid for in advance by my Department, that will not be completed before the end of the 2007 financial year are set out on the following tabular statement. In relation to the agencies of my Department, this is a day-to-day operational matter for the agencies concerned and one in which I have no function. Project paid for in advance but will not be completed by end of...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (18 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Appeals Officer has requested some additional information from the employer in relation to this case. On receipt of that information a decision will be made on this appeal.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (18 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 284 and 285 together. The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that these applications were refused on the grounds that the issue of permits in this instance would lead to more than 50% of the employees in the stated company being non-EEA nationals. The employer was notified of this decision in writing and of their right to appeal. To-date...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (18 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: The following is the information requested by the Deputy: 1. Foras Áiseanna Saothair (FÁS) The terms of reference, functions and purpose of An Foras Áiseanna Saothair (FÁS) are set out in the Labour Services Act, 1987. In summary the main functions and purpose relate to the provision of training or retraining for employment and the provision of assistance in obtaining employment or work...

Written Answers — Refund Policies: Refund Policies (18 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: I have no direct responsibility for the investigation of complaints relating to contracts for airline travel and associated accommodation. I am aware, however, of a number of issues relating to those contracts, including that of non-availability of, or restrictions on, refunds. The National Consumer Agency has been examining various practices in the airline industry in recent months,...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (18 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: Notifications of firms in difficulty and where jobs are at risk are received from all of the Industrial Development agencies under my Department's Early Warning System. However, the information is provided on a confidential basis and it must remain confidential. The Deputy will understand that this is commercially sensitive information which could be of benefit to national or international...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (18 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: Two companies based in the Shannon Free Zone announced job losses in 2007. Mohawk Europa announced job losses of 92 in August 2007. The Company, a manufacturer of specialized cutting tools, attributed the losses to increasing costs, the impact of a strengthening Euro and decreased order levels. The company's survival plan did not meet with the approval of employees and the company ceased...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: NISO, the National Irish Safety Organisation, which is a voluntary and non-profit making body making a valuable contribution to occupational health and safety in Ireland, received an allocation of €100,000 in 2006 and €75,000 in 2007 from my Department to assist it in a major restructuring and redevelopment plan which it is undertaking following a strategic review. It is proposed to make...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (18 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations, 2001 specific categories of workers (including those engaged in the Operation of Plant Machinery) were required to have certification under the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS). Workers were required to successfully complete a one day Training/Assessment Programme for each category of machine in order to...