Results 721-740 of 11,979 for speaker:Billy Kelleher

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (27 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: According to the records available to my Department, the company in question made two workers redundant on 31 October 2008 and submitted the relevant RP50 forms manually on 4 November 2008 seeking a rebate of 60% in respect of the statutory amount paid. The customer service targets for processing and paying redundancy claims are indicated on my Department's website and indicate that all...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: Under the Employment Permits Act 2006 all employment permits are employer and location specific. However, as the above named has worked in the State for a period of 60 months she may be eligible to apply to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for long-term residency status. A non-EEA national granted long-term residency has free access to the labour market and does not...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (2 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 141 together. Community Employment (CE) is an active labour market programme designed to provide eligible long term unemployed people and other disadvantaged persons with an opportunity to engage in useful work within their communities on a fixed term basis. CE helps unemployed people to re-enter the active workforce by breaking their experience of...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (2 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: An Appeals Officer has contacted the company in question and has requested the relevant additional information in relation to the applicant's passport. The application is currently being considered and following receipt of this additional information a decision will issue within two days.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (2 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: Information in relation to the industries and nationalities to which permits were granted in 2008 is set out in the following table. Nationality Sector New Permits Renewals Issued Refused 8,057 4,880 12,937 2,181 Albania 2 17 19 3 Agriculture & Fisheries 0 2 2 0 Catering 1 6 7 1 Industry 0 1 1 0 Service Industry 1 8 9 2 Albanian 0 1 1 0 Service Industry 0 1 1 0 Algeria 13...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (2 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: A total of 592 Employment Permits which includes 213 renewed permits has been issued to the meat industry to 28 November 2008. A breakdown of this number and nationalities can be found in the following table. Employment Permits issued to the Meat Industry to 28 November 2008 Number New Permits 324 Renewal Permits 213 Applications Refused 55 Total 592 Nationality Number of Permits...

Seanad: FÁS: Statements (2 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to speak about our national training and employment authority, FÁS. As well as talking about the recent publicly aired matters relating to the administration of FÁS, I will outline the important and valuable role it is playing in the context of the serious challenge facing the Irish labour market. The downturn in the economy has had a significant impact on the...

Seanad: FÁS: Statements (2 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: I omitted that piece. I just said "revised".

Seanad: FÁS: Statements (2 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: I thank Senators for their contributions on this important matter. As many Members pointed out, there is great public disquiet at recent revelations regarding funding and procurement procedures at FÁS. Several investigations into these issues are ongoing and it is important that we place these matters in context. On Thursday, 20 November 2008, the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise,...

Seanad: FÁS: Statements (2 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: I will try to be as helpful as possible. I did not single out a particular Senator when I spoke of maligning those in FÁS.

Seanad: FÁS: Statements (2 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: That is what the general commentary portrays. I have met many FÁS staff in recent times. I have attended functions at which I have been invited to speak. I have presented certificates and met staff. There is genuine hurt among many people working in FÁS because the whole organisation has been maligned. I want to put that on record.

Seanad: FÁS: Statements (2 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: The Minister met the chairman and some board members of FÁS and reiterated her disquiet at the recent revelations concerning activities in the public affairs division of FÁS. However, she welcomed the board's assurances that action was taken to deal with these matters. This matter is ongoing. The Committee of Public Accounts and the Comptroller and Auditor General will report on the...

Seanad: FÁS: Statements (2 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: The board stated a full examination of best practice would be required to ensure the organisation can proceed with best practice corporate governance procedures in place. That is what the board stated.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: Deputy Bruton ought to be asking such questions.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: The Opposition does not know either. Fine Gael is against it.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: There should be a motion of no confidence in the Opposition.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: We work in co-operation.

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (9 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: On 22nd October last I met with representatives of the Irish Hotels Federation where I heard at first hand of the difficulties being experienced by hotels with regard to wage costs and, in particular, the issue of premium payments for Sunday work. At that meeting I advised the Federation to make their concerns known through their representatives at the social partnership table and to pursue...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (9 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: I have forwarded details of the company to which the Deputy referred to the National Employment Rights Authority, which is responsible for monitoring compliance with Employment Rights Legislation. Details have also been referred to the Health and Safety Authority, which has responsibility for health and safety standards.

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (9 Dec 2008)

Billy Kelleher: Section 11 of the Redundancy Payments Act 1967 provides that the following two conditions must apply for a cessation of work to be regarded as a lay off. Firstly, that it is reasonable in the circumstances for the employer to believe that the cessation of employment will not be permanent, and, secondly, that the employer gives notice to that effect to the employee prior to the cessation....