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Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (2 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: The Capital Allocation for the CEBs in 2010 is almost €15m. I have recently secured an additional Capital allocation of €3.3m for the CEBs, which brings their total 2010 Capital allocation to €18.294m. This allocation represents a strong State investment in the micro-enterprise sector notwithstanding the significant pressure on Public finances. CEBs are prioritising and managing all...

Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (2 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: The person concerned was appointed to facilitate discussions with stakeholders in relation to the drawing up of a Voluntary Code of Practice for the Grocery Goods Sector. The person concerned is currently continuing his engagement with the relevant stakeholders in relation to the development of a Voluntary Code and I expect to receive his report in the coming weeks. The engagement of the...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (2 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: The National Recovery Plan, which was published by the Government on 24th November, provides a blueprint for Ireland's return to sustainable economic growth. The Plan builds on previous Government initiatives such as Building Ireland's Smart Economy and the recent Strategy for Trade, Tourism and Investment . It identifies the areas of activity which will provide increased employment...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: Figures in respect of the number of jobs created or lost in firms assisted by the industrial development agencies, IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and Shannon Development, are compiled annually in the Forfás Annual Employment Survey. As the information is compiled on an annualised basis, the figures in respect of 2010 will not be available until 2011. Details of the number of jobs created...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (2 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 163, 165, 168 and 169 together. The role of my Department is to ensure that we have the right policies in place that will support and grow our enterprise base in order to facilitate both job creation and job retention. I engage with representatives from across the enterprise base in a range of ways and on an on-going basis. In addition, my officials meet...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (2 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: As Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, I will continue working with my Government colleagues to promote and achieve economic recovery. The National Recovery Plan, which was published on 24 November, provides a blueprint for a return to sustainable economic growth and sets out the path the Government intends to follow to achieve this objective. The Plan outlines the measures that...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (2 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: The National Competitiveness Council (NCC) monitors costs and other competitiveness issues through its suite of reports, including its annual "Competitiveness Report - Benchmarking Ireland's Performance" and regular reports on "Costs of Doing Business in Ireland". These reports compare Ireland's competitiveness with many of its closest trading partners and competitors. The NCC is an...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: The National Recovery Plan, which was published by the Government on 24th November, provides a blueprint for Ireland's return to sustainable economic growth. The Plan builds on previous Government initiatives such as Building Ireland's Smart Economy and the recent strategy for Trade, Tourism and Investment - Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy. It identifies the areas of activity...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170, 171 and 172 together. The Small Enterprise and Development agencies figures for job gains and losses are compiled annually in the Forfás Annual Employment Survey, the most up to date of which details employment figures up to 2009. The figures are in respect of numbers of jobs gained and lost in firms assisted by IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (7 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: The following table outlines the names, titles and duties of each of the advisors, personal assistants and personal secretaries appointed by me. It also includes the annual salary scale and pension arrangements in each case. Ministerial Appointee Ms. Deirdre McDonnell Mr. Bernard Mallee Ms. Katherine Woods Ms. Mary O'Keeffe Title Special Advisor Special Advisor Personal Assistant...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: The sale of alcohol is essentially regulated by the liquor licensing laws, which are the policy responsibility of the Minister for Justice and Law Reform and I have no direct function in this matter.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (7 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: I am informed by IDA that to date in 2010 there have been 2 visits by potential investors to county Kerry. As part of its strategy to attract inward investment, IDA Ireland introduces a prospective client company to 3 or 4 selected locations/towns which can meet the company's requirements for skills, labour, site and/or building(s), infrastructure, etc. In selecting locations to show...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (7 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: Site visits from potential investors normally relate to projects which are mobile and, more often than not, are from overseas. The Enterprise Ireland portfolio of indigenous client companies is, of its nature, not very mobile, and therefore the number of such site visits arranged by the agency only relates to a small number of companies. Enterprise Ireland has not made any site visits to...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (7 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: The amount of moneys owed to private firms by Agencies under the remit of my Department is a day-to-day matter for the Agencies concerned for which I have no function.

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (7 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: There are no industrial disputes or industrial actions presently being engaged in by staff of my Department.

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: I am delighted to have the opportunity to make some remarks on the 2011 budget, particularly its impact on Ireland's enterprise sector and the crucial innovation agenda. Yesterday's budget strikes an important balance between achieving the necessary adjustment of €6 billion in 2011 and doing so in a way that ensures that we continue to invest in our two most important objectives, which are...

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: -----we can drive economic growth from within this country and be growth makers. We have the track record, talent, technology and tax regime to do so. I do not agree with the Members opposite who believe Ireland is merely a growth taker. This country is capable of much more than that. It has proved it is able to do more than merely hold its own among trading nations. While the rest of...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (8 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: Other than the occurrence below, there has been no bonus payment to any employee at senior management level of any State body or organisation under the auspices of my Department in the past twelve months. Personal Injuries Assessment Board. The terms and conditions of the Chief Executive's employment are set out in a fixed term contract of service with the Board, in line with the requirements...

Written Answers — Company Law: Company Law (8 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: The order of preferential payments in the winding up of a company is set out at section 285 of the Companies Act 1963 as amended. Monies owed to the Revenue Commissioners are preferred to a significant degree over other debts. The priority of creditors in a winding up is as follows: 1. In accordance with section 16 of the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1993, the sums deducted by an...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (8 Dec 2010)

Batt O'Keeffe: No civil servant in my Department received a bonus payment in the past 12 months.