Results 11,301-11,320 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: FÃS South West Region provided training to 267 persons employed in the cleaning industry in 2008 at a total cost of â¬195,160 under the Competency Development Programme. This training was provided in three different courses as outlined below: Food Premises Cleaning Certificate Stage 1: 31 people. Cleaning Operatives Proficiency Certificate Stage 1: 213 people. Cleaning Operatives...
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: My Department commissioned twenty-one experts' or consultants' reports in 2008. Details in relation to these reports are set out in the following table: Title of Report Commissioned Name of Consultant or Expert Cost 1 Report of an assessment of a named company's restructuring plan. KPMG â¬273,460 2 Report and Recommendations from the Consultation Process with Staff in the Department of...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 216 together. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. Agency Year Resignation Cost Termination of Contract Cost Early Retirements Cost to Department Enterprise, Trade & Employment 2006 17 0 0 0 6 â¬369,215.39 2007 13 0 4 * 0 5 â¬551,090.21 2008 15 0 9 * â¬84,864.92 ** 6 â¬450,639.38 2009 2 0 12 * â¬83,057.99...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: The management of IDA Ireland's industrial property portfolio is day-to-day operational matters for the agency as part of the statutory responsibility assigned to it by the Oireachtas and not a matter in which I have a function. I understand from IDA that the Agency's building portfolio currently consists of 139 units, of which 65 are owned by IDA and 74 are leased from private landlords...
- Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: My Department availed of the Department of Finance Framework Agreement in respect of the provision of mobile phone services. Vodafone was awarded the contract after a competitive tendering process which evaluated tenders on a range of criteria including best value for money and which took into account the Department's mobile phone usage pattern. The current contract was awarded in August...
- Written Answers — Importation Policy: Importation Policy (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: The basis for assessing whether import duties apply, and the extent to which they might be applicable to imports, is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: In one case an application was made in 2007 for the payment of a severance gratuity in respect of a CEO whose contract was not being renewed. The proposed gratuity was not sanctioned by the Department of Finance and therefore was not paid. In 2008 the Department of Finance sanctioned the following severance terms to the former Director General of FÃS under and in accordance with Section...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: Three Civil Servants were dismissed from my Department in the last five years for misconduct, poor performance or failure to fulfil the terms of their contract. All three were dismissed during 2009.
- Written Answers — Industrial Properties: Industrial Properties (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: The management of IDA Ireland's industrial property portfolio, including the development of business parks, is day-to-day operational matters for the agency as part of the statutory responsibility assigned to it by the Oireachtas and not matters in which I have a function. I understand from IDA that, although the Agency has received planning permission for an advanced technology unit on the...
- Written Answers — Industrial Properties: Industrial Properties (6 Oct 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. I am informed by IDA Ireland that this site is not in their ownership.
- Written Answers — Work Placement Programme: Work Placement Programme (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: The aim of the Work Placement Programme is to provide valuable work experience for 6 months to 2,000 unemployed individuals. Participants on the programme will retain their existing social welfare entitlements for the duration of their placement. It was agreed that the target cohort of this programme would be those who have been unemployed for a period of 6 months and in receipt of job...
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 234 together. The severance arrangements granted to the former Director General of FÃS was granted under and in accordance with Section 6(3) of the Labour Services Act 1987. The Labour Services Act provides that terms and conditions, including those in relation to remuneration and superannuation, of the office of the Director General, may be...
- FÁS: Motion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: Nobody said they were above the law. The Deputy's accusation against me is wrong.
- FÁS: Motion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: It was not necessary. The Department of Finance signed off on it.
- FÁS: Motion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: That is nonsense.
- FÁS: Motion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: I have never told an untruth in this House, never.
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (7 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: My Department and the Offices and Agencies that come under the aegis of my Department are taking part in the cycle to work scheme with the exception of Shannon Development and the 35 County and City Enterprise Boards who have indicated they have no immediate plans to participate in the scheme. It is not envisaged that the decentralisation process will have any impact on participation in the...
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (7 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: The Government approved an amount of â¬100m in total for the Enterprise Stabilisation Fund for the years 2009 and 2010. â¬50m has been included in the estimate of my Department for this purpose in 2009. Under the scheme, Enterprise Ireland may provide up to â¬500,000 to viable companies with robust business models that are facing difficulties as a result of the current economic...
- Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (7 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: EU audit rules as set out in Regulations and guidance issued by the EU Commission from time to time are based on generally accepted audit practice and standards of the relevant auditing and accountancy bodies. Auditing in my Department is carried out in compliance with these requirements and the requirements of the Department of Finance. No fines have been imposed on my Department for...
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Oct 2009)
Mary Coughlan: My Department has not leased, rented or occupied any property in Waterford City in the past 5 years and, therefore, there has been no cost to the Exchequer.