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- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (20 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 297 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 — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (20 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The Forfás Annual Employment Survey reports on job gains and losses in companies that are clients of the industrial development agencies. Information is aggregated on an annual basis at county level. The survey shows that for 2007 there were 3,004 people employed in IDA supported companies in County Mayo.
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (20 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: 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 precluded under the Industrial Development Acts from giving...
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (20 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The management of IDA Ireland's industrial property portfolio including the purchase of land and the creation of business parks, are day-to-day operational matters for the agency and not matters in which I have a function. I have been informed by IDA Ireland that it owns a total of 63.21 hectares of land in County Mayo, of which 14.82 hectares are unused and currently being marketed. The...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (20 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The number of civil servants who have worked in the constituency offices of the Minister and the Ministers of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment from 1997 to date in 2008 are included in the following table. Year Office Holder Number of civil servants in Constituency Office 1997 Richard Bruton, T.D. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. 4 Eithne...
- Leaders' Questions (21 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: That man got his answer.
- Leaders' Questions (21 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I do the shopping every week.
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The Forfás Annual Employment Survey reports on job gains and losses in companies that are clients of the industrial development agencies. Information is aggregated on an annualized basis at county level. The information is provided by companies on a confidential basis for statistical purposes only. The survey shows that for 2007 there were 2,532 people employed in IDA supported companies...
- Written Answers — Investment Schemes: Investment Schemes (21 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: As outlined to the House in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 272 on 8 May 2008, my Department has informed the Irish Bankers' Federation of the proposal, the operation and the scope of the Loan Guarantee Scheme. Financial intermediaries are free to make contactdirectly with the European Investment Fund (EIF) concerning participation in the facility and I am aware that some have done so in...
- Written Answers — Investment Schemes: Investment Schemes (21 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The Halo Business Angel Partnership was established in April 2005. However, the Programme did not commence until September 2005 when the Programme's management structure was put in place. The pilot phase of the scheme ceased on August 31, 2007. The Business Angel Partnership was designed to encourage and facilitate the provision of informal investment in enterprises by Business Angels,...
- Written Answers — Departmental Surveys: Departmental Surveys (21 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: As a follow-up to the recommendations contained in the Small Business Forum's Report, my Department indicated to Forum members in December 2007, that it would consider carrying out research to establish an evidence base in relation to the extent and scope of late payments in business in Ireland and the effect which this issue has on business operations. The Survey is currently being...
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: Sound management capability amongst enterprise leaders is of utmost importance in enabling them to adapt to modern business practices, to sustain their enterprises against competitive forces and to innovate for growth, expansion and exports. In May 2007, as a follow-up to the recommendations in the Small Business Forum's Report, the Management Development Council was established, for a...
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The Small Business Forum in its report 'Small Business is Big Business' sought that knowledge acquisition grants would be provided to small businesses in Manufacturing & Internationally Traded services. The Programme for Government 2007-2012 contained a commitment that such grants would be provided to enable small business in the manufacturing and internationally traded service sectors gain...
- Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (21 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: There is a Community Employment Project currently operating in the Clogh/Moneenroe area and it caters for 27 participants. However, due to budget restrictions, there are no further places available. FÃS is available to meet with a Community representative to discuss their needs as required.
- Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (21 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: This important study has been initiated by my colleague, the Minister for Transport but it is still at an early stage and the proposed oversight group has not yet been established. Indeed the final membership of this group has not been settled and my Department are in contact with the Department of Transport on this matter. I am naturally concerned that Ireland should have sufficient and...
- Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 8a, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Ãireann of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000 (Section 5) (Specified Period) Order 2008; and No. 1, Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad] â Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings on No. 8a shall, if not previously concluded, be...
- Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The judicial council will be introduced later this year. As Deputy Shatter is aware, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform was awaiting the views of the Chief Justice and he has nominated someone to liaise in those discussions. Regarding sentencing, being an eminent lawyer Deputy Shatter will appreciate that we cannot make public comment on the matter, given the independence of...
- Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The man was here yesterday.
- Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: It is anticipated that the Ferns Report will be brought to finality. As the Deputy will know, the Children First guidelines are being extensively reviewed. There has been discussion with the stakeholders. We have always evolved these issues in the context of new outcomes and considerations. If those are available in the Ferns Report, I am sure they will be involved and reflected on as we...
- Order of Business (22 May 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The electoral Bill will be before the House this session.