Results 461-480 of 2,815 for speaker:Tony Killeen
- Job Losses. (29 Sep 2005)
Tony Killeen: The only undertaking I can give to the Deputy is that anything that can be done in terms of trying to ensure the deadline is moved back, as the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Gallagher, has been trying to do, and that the debate is positioned in an entirely different way, will be done. Frankly, I do not think a telephone call from...
- Hospital Staff. (29 Sep 2005)
Tony Killeen: I have been asked to take this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I thank Deputy Deenihan for having raised this matter as it provides me with an opportunity to outline the details of the work in progress to address cardiovascular disease in Kerry. The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which...
- Job Losses. (29 Sep 2005)
Tony Killeen: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. The announcement by the company that it is to close its Donegal facility is most disappointing and particularly devastating for the workers and families directly affected. The role of FÃS, the State training agency, will be particularly important in assisting those who are to lose their jobs. FÃS has already been in contact with the company and...
- Pre-School Services. (29 Sep 2005)
Tony Killeen: TréaslaÃm leis an Teachta as an samhradh iontach a bhà aige ar an chlár teilifÃse â chaith mé féin agus mo chlann cupla vóta ar a shon.
- Pre-School Services. (29 Sep 2005)
Tony Killeen: I welcome the opportunity to outline the Government's approach to promoting greater social inclusion by prioritising investment in education in disadvantaged areas. The wide variety of measures in place at local level throughout the country for tackling educational disadvantage range from pre-school interventions, supports for tackling children's literacy problems, reduced pupil teacher...
- Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (29 Sep 2005)
Tony Killeen: Although my Department has received an application for a statutory redundancy lump sum payment from the person in question, the redundancy certificate form which is part of the application has not been signed by her former employer. In order to establish her right to a statutory redundancy payment, she would therefore have to take a case to the Employment Appeals Tribunal against her former...
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Sep 2005)
Tony Killeen: I thank all Senators who contributed to the debate. It has been wonderful to find people prepared to say what they think in the manner they have. What has been said will certainly be helpful in the deliberations to conclude the process. The Bill transposes the European Union information and consultation of employees directive. The thrust of my overall approach has been to attempt to ensure we...
- Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (4 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the Health and Safety Authority is the State body charged with overall responsibility for administration, enforcement and promotion of workplace safety and health. A lack of clear communication and of understanding in any workplace could potentially pose a risk to the health and safety of the workers therein. It is clear that there are...
- Written Answers — Redundancy Entitlements: Redundancy Entitlements (4 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: Ill health alone is not a valid reason for redundancy. If, however, a redundancy situation existed in the employment at the time the person left his position, it would be open to the employer to make the person redundant. A redundant employee would be entitled to receive a statutory lump sum payment of two weeks' pay per year of service based on the following criteria; age, length of service...
- Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (4 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: The aim of the Competition Act 2002 is to prohibit anti-competitive practices such as price-fixing and-or the abuse of a dominant position. The Act applies to all sectors of the economy in the State. All entities covered by the Act must ensure that they do not infringe the prohibitions in the Act. The Act covers "undertakings" which are defined as "a person being an individual, a body...
- Written Answers — Statutory Rebates: Statutory Rebates (4 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: A statutory rebate in the sum of â¬8,795.27 was issued for payment in respect of one employee on 28 September 2005. The employer should receive the payment this week. No further claims for statutory rebate have been received from the employer concerned in the redundancy payments section of my Department. If the employer wishes to discuss this matter further, he should contact Mary Fogarty of...
- Seanad: Employment Rights. (5 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: I thank Senator Morrissey for raising this issue which has caused great public concern in recent weeks. The House is well aware of the speculation surrounding the affairs at Irish Ferries and in particular the intolerable consequences for the staff who, against a background of threats to their livelihood, are being asked to take very important decisions regarding their future. Issues such as...
- The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: I would like to share time with Deputy Curran.
- The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: I am delighted to have the opportunity to support this motion. I commend the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, for proposing it. I acknowledge the role of the Ceann Comhairle and various other Deputies representing all parties, who have kept the plight of the undocumented Irish to the forefront by travelling to the United States to make their case. I have travelled to the US...
- Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (6 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: In the absence of details of the alleged illegal practices, I am not in a position to supply specific information on the Deputy's question. I will, of course, be happy to respond on receipt of the information. However, I am aware of recent complaints in the media against the company concerned, which made references to alleged bullying. My Department referred these complaints to the health and...
- Irish Ferries: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: Like Members on both sides of the House, I regret that it is once again necessary to return to this subject in the Chamber. It is the third time I have either answered questions or spoken on the Irish Ferries issue. While some little progress was made, I regret that it is necessary to continue to return to the subject. However, I welcome the opportunity to put on record with my colleague, the...
- Irish Ferries: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: Employment rights legislation has an important role to play in promoting labour market stability. The economic benefits of employment security and agreed employment relationships in terms of co-operative work place relations, greater internal flexibility, acceptance of technological change, cumulative skills acquisition and greater incentive for investment in human resources are widely...
- Irish Ferries: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: I was about to acknowledge the positive role played by the Deputy in one area. If this House and the public are to be convinced that this company is subject to the type of competitive pressures claimed, then much more information will be necessary together with a greater willingness to engage in dialogue with its workforce. Preliminary advice has been received from the Attorney General's...
- Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (11 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: No distinction is made in employment rights legislation between Irish and migrant workers. For the avoidance of doubt, section 20 of the Protection of Employee's (Part-Time) Work Act 2001 provides that all employee protection legislation on the Statute Book in Ireland applies to workers posted to work in Ireland in line with Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and Council of 16...
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (12 Oct 2005)
Tony Killeen: I understand the points made by Senators O'Toole and McDowell on this amendment and understand why they have some concerns. I welcome Senator Quinn's comments on my having stated I would table technical amendments. One of the amendments is not technical but I will deal with it later. It arises from an agreement with the social partners and, as I indicated on the last occasion we dealt with...