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Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The information sought by the Deputy for the last five years is as follows: Year Name of Consultant / Lobbyist Nature of Work Outside the State Cost (€) Outcome of Action 2004 Mr. Tom Walsh Chairing the European Council Ad Hoc Chemicals Working Group during the Irish Presidency of the EU. €34,798(Includes payments in respect of the provision of advice and support to the Department on...

Written Answers — Visitor Centres: Visitor Centres (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I am aware that the visitor centre in question has re-opened and is in operation. My Department and the agencies under the aegis of my Department do not operate any schemes for providing assistance to visitor centres. However, I understand from the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism that Fáilte Ireland has provided marketing assistance to the centre but has not received a request for...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The information in relation to primary legislation enacted on behalf of my Department since 2004 is set out in the following table. Year Title and Number of Act Did the Act give effect to an EU Directive? (Yes/No) If yes, did Act have any other provisions additional to those required to implement the Directive? (Yes/No) 2004 Industrial Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 (No. 4...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Employment Permits Section informs me that according to its records the above named was made redundant and her current permit is no longer valid. If the above named wishes to work for another employer then a new application for an employment permit must be made by her, or on her behalf. Details on the current policy in respect of non-EEA nationals made redundant and application forms can...

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I would advise the Deputy that I have no role in relation to regulating auctioneers. Under the law as it stands (the Auctioneers and Estate Agents Acts 1947 to 1973) the licensing of Auctioneers/Estate Agents is currently undertaken jointly by the Courts and the Revenue Commissioners. In so far as the Consumer Protection Act 2007 is concerned, the Act, whilst not dealing with issues such as...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the Redundancy Payment Section of my Department has received a number of applications over various dates from the company concerned. Currently, the section is processing applications dating from November. The Redundancy Payments Section has processed an application for this company dating from November and payment will issue this week. However, the remainder of the...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (13 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 133 together. Community Employment (CE) is an active labour market programme designed to provide eligible long term unemployed people and other disadvantaged persons with an opportunity to engage in useful work within their communities on a fixed term basis. CE helps unemployed people to re-enter the active workforce by breaking their experience of...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (13 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I do not have any powers to direct a private company in relation to staff lay offs, nor would it be appropriate for the Government to intervene in the operation of enterprises in this way. Naturally, all companies must act within the laws governing employment of workers and the State's industrial relations machinery is available to those who wish to resolve disputes arising in an orderly...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (13 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The budget for FÁS for 2009 was agreed on the basis of detailed discussions between FÁS, my Department and the Department of Finance in the context of the annual Estimates process. A budget of €1,068,436 was allocated to FÁS for 2009. This funding will provide for materials and training for those in employment and for those seeking to enter or re-enter the labour market, including...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Sectoral Plan of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment was published in 2006, as required under the Disability Act 2005, and forms a key element of the National Disability Strategy. The total yearly expenditure on disability services by the Department and its agencies under the Sectoral Plan since 2006 is as follows: Year Estimate Expenditure 2006 €78,832 ...

Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 16, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European asylum support office; No. 22, Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad] - Order for Report and Report and Final Stages; No. 21, Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad] - Second Stage (resumed); No.3, Fines Bill 2009 - Order for...

Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: As the Ceann Comhairle knows, there have been two requests to his office and it is for him to decide on time availability for Adjournment debates and private notice questions. I note Deputy Ó Snodaigh has not changed since the time the two of us were in college. The issue of SR Technics has been raised on a considerable number of occasions by members of the Opposition whom I have met...

Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I will agree to that.

Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Before you proceed with the Order of Business, a Cheann Comhairle, I beg your indulgence for a moment while so many Members are in the House. Today, our usher team-leader, Mr. Mick Phelan, is performing his last official duty in the House, after many years of dedicated duty. As so many Deputies are present, it is appropriate that we wish him well.

Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: On the issue of crime legislation, the Minister is most anxious to have it during this session. I realise it is a tight timescale but I believe we will get the co-operation of the House once it is introduced.

Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It will be published when it is published. On the NAMA legislation, the Taoiseach indicated yesterday this is a key priority for the Government. Work is ongoing on its preparation and we are doing our utmost to have it available as quickly as possible. If we can have it during this session then so be it. Every effort is being made to publish the legislation as quickly as possible. On the...

Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: A Cheann Comhairle, as you know, this is the Order of Business and not Leaders' Questions. I work within the rules that have been set down by the House, therefore I am curtailed in answering on the specifics of any piece of legislation. As Deputy Burton is aware, members of the NTMA and the new chief executive designate of NAMA are appearing at the moment before an Oireachtas committee, and...

Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: As I indicated to the House two or three minutes ago, the legislation is a serious priority for the Government and every effort is being made to publish it and bring it to the House as quickly as possible.

Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The legislation will be before the House next week.

Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: As Deputy Durkan is aware, the Bill on the inland fisheries deals with structures and the amalgamation of the regional fisheries boards. It does not refer specifically to the secondary legislation. However, I will ask the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to contact the Deputy directly on the matter.