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Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: Several announcements have been made this year on jobs to be created in companies supported by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland and on jobs to be created through expansion of agency-supported client companies, in the Dublin Region. However, it should be noted that, for a variety of reasons, some companies do not announce their job creation or expansion plans. Details of jobs announced by...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The figures for jobs lost in companies assisted by the Enterprise Development agencies which operate under the auspices of my Department and the County and City Enterprise Boards are compiled on an annualised basis, therefore, the figures in respect of 2011, will not be available until the early part of 2012.

Written Answers — Departmental Strategy Statements: Departmental Strategy Statements (27 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: In accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Management Act 1997, my Department has recently prepared and submitted a draft Statement of Strategy for the period 2011 - 2014. I am currently reviewing the draft and will, at the earliest possible opportunity, arrange for my Department to publish the Strategy Statement.

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I am aware, from media reports, of the case to which the deputy is referring. I understand the individual in question made a number of complaints to the Rights Commissioner Service of the Labour Relations Commission. The Rights Commissioner made a number of awards in favour of the individual which were neither appealed nor implemented by the individual's employer. As a consequence, the...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: NERA carries out inspections of employer records with a view to determining compliance with employment rights legislation. These inspections arise · In response to complaints received of alleged non-compliance with relevant employment rights legislation; · As part of NERA inspections focusing on compliance in sectors where there is an identifiable risk of non-compliance and, · As...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The Employment Appeals Tribunal is independent in the exercise of its quasi-judicial function. However, having made enquiries, I understand that the Tribunal received a claim from the person concerned on 21st April 2011 under the Redundancy Payment Acts, which was acknowledged on 31st May 2011. The Tribunal has seen a marked increase in its caseload in recent years, as it is one of the...

Written Answers — Registry of Friendly Societies: Registry of Friendly Societies (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The annual report of the Registrar of Friendly Societies for 2010 (published on the websites of both my Department and the Companies Registration Office) indicates a total of 1,063 Industrial and Provident Societies on the register. Annual returns in respect of these societies are outstanding in 487 cases. Advance notice of return dates, initial reminders and final reminders have issued to...

Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 to 84, inclusive, together. I announced the establishment of a Technology Centre in Cloud Computing on 12 May last. The Centre will be a collaborative research entity led by industry, resourced by researchers in Universities and Research Institutions and funded through an Enterprise Ireland/IDA research programme. Support of up to €1 million each year...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: There were no promotions given to senior civil servants from age 63 years to retirement, at higher executive officer grade to secretary general grade, over the past 10 years in my Department.

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The promotion of public awareness and the provision of public information on matters regarding consumer protection and welfare, including on issues such as prices, is an integral part of the statutory mandate of the National Consumer Agency (NCA). In the exercise of this function the Agency has conducted numerous surveys to raise awareness in relation to the price of a whole range of goods...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: Directive 2006/123/EC [the Services Directive] on services in the internal market was transposed into Irish law by way of S. I. No. 533 of 2010, (European Communities (Provision of Services) Regulations 2010) and S. I. No. 555, (European Communities (Court Orders for the Protection of Consumer Interests) Regulations, 2010). The Directive is not concerned specifically with casual trading but...

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for this opportunity to respond. I thank Senators Denis Landy and Ivana Bacik for tabling this motion. I share the shock at the way this matter was handled. Several members of Government went on record to express their horror at the way matters were handled. Very exceptionally, the IDA also indicated that in its experience this was completely out of...

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The issue is to design a system that will be appropriate to the challenges we face-----

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: -----and the legal framework must be such that it can be. That is the reason we are doing this. It has nothing to do with hollowing out legislation. I agree - Senator Bacik also agreed - that nobody wishes to pay taxpayers' money to senior bondholders in Anglo Irish Bank. However, the situation the Government inherited was such that a great deal of money had been paid out on foot of guarantees.

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: Under the strategy the Government has articulated, we have restructured the banking system. We have pillar banks which have proper capitalisation ratios. They have low loan-to-deposit ratios and can be turned into engines to lend into the domestic economy. We have developed a banking solution and although it was signalled that we might require €24 billion to deal with it, the figures are...

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: We can agree to differ. I must admit to Senator Cummins that I have not seen the report in The Munster Express which he mentioned, but I will investigate it. I have noted the point the Senator made about MFG and will respond to it. Obviously, it involves workers who have been left high and dry. They have rights through the National Employment Rights Authority which must be asserted. The...

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I happened to bump into him because he supports Everton.

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: At the time Everton had a tie-up with Home Farm, where my son plays. Clearly, he is an immensely practical and down to earth character, given that he is the leader of such a huge company. However, I will not get into things that might be perceived as being anti-competitive. I thank the Senators for their contributions. I do not wish to underestimate the task faced by the Government. We...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (29 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I have been advised by the Labour Court that it has no record of any case involving the person in question. I have been advised, however, of an Employment Appeals Tribunal case in which the person was the complainant. I understand that a hearing was scheduled to take place on the 17th August 2010 but that it was withdrawn on the day. EAT procedures provide that only a claimant or their...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (29 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The latest European standard EN13120, which has been adopted by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), specifies strict obligations on manufacturers of looped mechanism window blinds. These obligations include the provision of a warning notice in a conspicuous position of the risks inherent from cords, chains, tape and similar items. In addition, the standard requires...