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Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (28 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I understand from Enterprise Ireland (EI) that details of the project in question were received by the agency on 21 April, 2009. This is an alternative proposal to the one approved by EI in June, 2006. As is the case with all re-submissions for funding, due diligence is being conducted on the alternative proposal. This proposal will then have to go to a decision making Board within EI....

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Long Service Increments are part of the standard terms and conditions that apply to particular grades across the Civil Service. As in the case of all increments, Long Service Increments are only payable subject to a satisfactory performance rating being achieved under the Performance Management Development System. 215 members of staff of my Department are currently in receipt of long service...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (29 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The situation pertaining to electrical apprentices is governed by the Standards Based Apprenticeship System, a standard based system of training and education for apprentices leading to the award of an Advanced Craft Certificate; this is the recognised award nationally and internationally for qualified Craftpersons. The Advanced Craft Certificate qualification is awarded to apprentices when...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (29 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The reply to Question No. 122 of 28 April 2009 refers. Proposals made to my Department from Skillnets regarding how participation in enterprise-led training networks might advance the training and upskilling of the unemployed and part-time workers have been the subject of joint discussions. Since then a number of additional training schemes, including the provision of work experience for the...

Written Answers — Audit Exemption: Audit Exemption (30 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The extension of the audit exemption regime to small companies limited by guarantee is currently being examined by the Company Law Review Group as part of its 2008-2009 Work Programme and I will consider their recommendation(s) in the matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (30 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of reports I have received from bodies under the aegis of my Department in relation to their operation since I took up office on 7 May 2008 is set out in the following table. Reports Received from DETE Agencies on their Operation Laid before Oireachtas (Y/N) Intended to Lay before Oireachtas (Y/N) Annual Report of the Personal Injuries...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (30 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The detailed information being sought by the Deputy, going back to 2004, is currently being compiled across my Department. However, in the short time available to me since the Deputy tabled this Question, I am not in a position to provide those details at present. A full response will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (30 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: My Department does not provide direct funding or grants to businesses but provides funding to a number of State Agencies including the County and City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) and Enterprise Ireland through whom assistance is delivered directly to businesses. The County and City Enterprise Boards provide support to small businesses with 10 employees or fewer. Subject to certain eligibility...

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (30 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I have not established any Task Force on Waterford Crystal so the question of a representative from my Department does not arise. However, Waterford City Council has established the Waterford Crystal Forum to deal with the situation following job losses at Waterford Crystal. The Industrial Development agencies under the aegis of my Department are actively involved with the Forum.

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: My Department monitors those collective redundancies in the State, which are potentially eligible for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund. Eligibility criteria include reaching specific numerical levels of redundancy, timeframes and compliance with notification procedures and globally related causes for unemployment. Applications may only be made by a Member State and no...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Since its establishment in 2000, initially as a sub- committee as Forfás and subsequently on a statutory basis under the Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Act, 2003, Science Foundation Ireland's (SFI) focus has been clearly on research excellence to enhance Ireland's human capital in strategic areas of scientific endeavour relevant to the future competitiveness of Irish...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: A notification of redundancy form RP50 was received on 7 April, 2009 by the Redundancy Payments Section of my Department in respect of the individual concerned. A request has been communicated to her former employer to discharge his liability under the Redundancy Payments Acts by paying the employee her statutory lump sum and, having done so, to advise the Department. In the event that this...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees while they are at work. Employers' liability insurance enables employers meet the cost of compensation for employee injuries or illnesses, which occur while employees are working for an employer. While employer liability insurance is not compulsory under Irish law, surveys carried out in respect of employers' liability and...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Work Experience Scheme, which was announced in the Supplementary Budget, will provide 2,000 six-month places to individuals who are unemployed and it will also include the placement of graduates. This scheme will provide invaluable work experience to individuals who are unemployed, who have just left college or have very limited experience of the workplace. The places will be created on a...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Employers' liability insurance enables employers meet the cost of compensation for employee injuries or illnesses, which occur while employees are working for an employer. While employer liability insurance is not compulsory under Irish law, surveys carried out in respect of employers' liability and public liability insurance indicate that approximately 90% of companies were covered either by...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Since becoming Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, in May 2008, two of the Trade Missions which I have led had participating companies located in Co. Kildare. On last week's Mission to Saudi Arabia/Qatar, there were two such companies; one from Kill and one based at The Curragh. On the Trade Mission to the United Arab Emirates in November 2008, one company from Clane...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The management of IDA Ireland's industrial property portfolio is a day-to-day operational matter for the Agency, as part of the statutory responsibility assigned to it by the Oireachtas, and it is not a matter in which the Minister of the day has any involvement. I am informed by IDA Ireland that, at present, the Agency has approximately 2.27 hectares remaining available in Monasterevin,...

Written Answers — Science and Technology Sectors: Science and Technology Sectors (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 and 128 together. The drive to encourage Irish companies to use science and technology to increase competitiveness and value added is a significant pillar of Government Policy, as recognised in the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation and the Smart Economy Framework. This applies equally not only to technology driven sectors such as the...

Written Answers — Science and Technology Sectors: Science and Technology Sectors (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Government has made a major commitment, through the substantial investment set out in the Strategy for Science, Technology & Innovation (SSTI) 2006-2013 and the National Development Plan (NDP) 2007-2013, to making the transition to a knowledge-economy. The ambition is that "Ireland by 2013 will be internationally renowned for the excellence of its research, and will be to the forefront in...

Written Answers — Science and Technology Sectors: Science and Technology Sectors (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 131 together. The Discover Science and Engineering Programme was established in late 2003 to promote an awareness and understanding of the importance of science and engineering in a modern knowledge-based economy. The Programme is administered by Forfás on behalf of my Department. Discover Science and Engineering (DSE) aims (i) to raise the general...