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Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (1 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The current global economic situation continues to change rapidly adding a considerable degree of uncertainty to the accuracy of forecasts, nationally and internationally. There has, however, been a significant downturn in construction related activity since the beginning of 2008. The Quarterly National Household Survey or QNHS, which is published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and...

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (1 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The company in question currently employs a number of apprentice aircraft mechanics. In the event that it is not in a position to fulfil its obligations under the relevant apprenticeship contacts involved and that the apprentices are formally notified of redundancy, FÁS, the Dublin Institute of Technology and the Higher Education Authority will cooperatively explore options to deal with the...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (1 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Two Industrial Development agencies under the aegis of my Department – IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland – together with the local County Enterprise Board (CEB) are responsible for industrial development in Co. Kildare. Over the past five years, IDA Ireland's strategy has been to promote the area as part of an integrated East Region with access to a population base of 1.5 million...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (1 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Employment/unemployment is measured by the Quarterly National Household Survey (June-August 2008), published by the CSO. It does not provide data on particular counties but only on Regions. Employment in the Mid East Region, which includes Kildare, has dropped by 4,700 and unemployment has increased by 8,700 in the period Quarter 4 2006 to Quarter 4 2008 (September-November). The Forfás...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (1 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: My Department, in conjunction with the Training and Employment agency FÁS are working together to respond quickly and effectively to people who are becoming unemployed. Measures have been put in place which are designed to provide increased capacity for the rise in referrals from the Department of Social and Family Affairs and the increased number of unemployed seeking job search...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (1 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Industrial Development agencies and the City and County Enterprise Boards are making every effort to encourage job creation throughout the country. The agencies and the CEBs are very much aware that their clients are determined to reduce their costs in every way they can. In this regard, Enterprise Ireland has set up a specialized unit aimed at helping its clients identify and drive...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (1 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 98 together. IDA Ireland is the agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Ireland and its regions. IDA's main focus on securing investment from new and existing clients is in the areas of High End Manufacturing, Global Services (including Financial Services) and Research, Development and Innovation....

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (1 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Under the Framework for Economic Renewal we are taking a number of measures across Government to address competitiveness objectives. A key element of the Government's current strategy to develop the enterprise sector is to encourage increased levels of investment in research, using more technology in product development and encouraging more innovation. "Building Ireland's Smart Economy"...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No.a7, motion re sittings and business of the Dáil; No. 7, motion re orders of reference of committee; No. 8, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a Council regulation and of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a procedure for the negotiation and conclusion of bilateral agreements between member states and third...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Thursday.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I believe the matter is being dealt with in committee today.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: As the House is aware, the Exchequer returns will be published this afternoon. They are not yet available and I do not have them in my possession. As indicated by the Taoiseach yesterday afternoon, the decline in the tax receipts evident in January and February of this year has also continued into March. I do not have the figures available and they will not be published until 4 p.m. or...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: No.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: With regard to the cystic fibrosis unit, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, indicated that she is looking at innovative ways in which we can ensure the delivery of this valuable project in St. Vincent's. She is working with the relevant authorities to do that .

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: We are talking about innovative ways through which something that is extremely important can be delivered. I am sure the people outside the House could not care from where it comes, as long as it comes.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is the clear intention of the Minister and Government to follow through on it. On the second issue, was the Deputy asking about the child care Bill? That is due this session.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: As the Deputy knows, an extension was given to the committee to examine the matter further. We are not in a position to indicate when that legislation will be forthcoming. Did the Deputy want to know about the child care Bill or the referendum on children?

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: That has not been decided.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I will reiterate what has been said about the cystic fibrosis facility. We are examining ways in which this will be delivered. There is no proposal to discuss the terms of reference for the expert group in the House. The Minister announced that the matter will be examined under the chairmanship of Caitríona Ruane. It is extremely important that the work is ongoing. I beg the House's...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Perhaps it was looking at the Deputy that caused me to name her.