Results 9,581-9,600 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The current Chairman and Board of FÃS were appointed by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in 2006 in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Services Act, 1987. I met with the Chairman and some members of the Board of FÃS on 28 November and expressed my disquiet at the events that had taken place in the Public Affairs Division in FÃS. At the meeting the Board assured...
- Written Answers — Fuel Prices: Fuel Prices (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I assume the Deputy is referring to the recent Consumer Petroleum Price Products Survey, which was published by the Energy and Transport Directorate General of the European Commission. The latest survey, which relates to retail prices on 1 December, states that retail prices are higher in Ireland than in most other EU member states. However, concerns have been raised about the methods used...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 110 and 111 together. It is the practice for the Minister to request FÃS to adjust its spending on specified services or activities in line with Government labour market policy and available resources. This is normally done in the context of the annual Estimates process. Earlier this year, FÃS was directed to reduce spending in a number of areas including...
- Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The mission to the United Arab Emirates, which took place between 24 and 28 November last, was organised by Enterprise Ireland. The mission was undertaken because the UAE represents an exciting market for Irish companies. With its oil reserves and, crucially, significant non-oil economic activities, it offers significant market opportunities to Irish companies. The country is the dominant...
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: Forecasting employment figures is a perilous business at the best of times, and never more so than in the current economic climate we now find ourselves subject to. As one of the most globalised economies in the world, the uncertainty created by the ongoing international financial crisis and the consequent fall in demand for goods and services both domestically and worldwide has had a...
- Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: There are currently a total of eight Directives due to be transposed by my Department up to 2012. Three of these Directives are currently overdue. The first of these, Directive 2007/45/EC on pre-packaged goods, is expected to be transposed by 19 December 2008. It is intended to transpose the second and third overdue Directives, Directive 2006/46/EC on company reporting and Directive...
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (10 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: My Department and the 8 Offices which come under the auspices of my Department do not rent, lease or occupy any office accommodation in Galway City either directly or indirectly through the Office of Public Works. I am not in a position to provide information about office accommodation which may be rented or leased in Galway City in respect of the State Agencies under the aegis of my...
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 11, Supplementary Estimates for Public Services â Votes 19 to 22, inclusive, 26, 27, 32, 37, 38, 40 and 41, back from committee; and No. 2, Health Bill 2008 â Second Stage (resumed) and Subsequent Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 4.45 p.m., that business shall be interrupted not later than...
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: There will be a discussion on the Supplementary Estimates that are before the House. Deputy Gilmore's question is not relevant and there are no lists.
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: It is not. In regard to the Estimate for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, it is proposed that it will be taken next Wednesday. As the Minister has stated publicly, there will be a full investigation into the matters arising as a consequence of what happened last week.
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I propose the order.
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: There will be a letter from the Taoiseach outlining the fact that it is our intention to include it on Committee Stage of the Bill currently before the Seanad discussions, as long as they comply with Standing Orders.
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The Minister, Deputy Gormley, is on official business in Poland.
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I will have to come back to the Deputy. I am not aware of what legislative measures are required.
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: We are still in discussion with the Judiciary on that matter. Other urgent legislation had to be provided for also this session.
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: They will both be next year.
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: Next year.
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: Fair play to Deputy Flanagan.
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The Bill is currently being drafted and will be available next year.
- Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The legislation is promised. In deference to the Deputies, I will not say when because they will all claim it on the radio. It has been promised and will come before the House next year.