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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226 and 227 together. Enterprise Ireland is the lead government agency responsible for the development of indigenous enterprise. The Agency assesses applications for financial assistance according to a number of criteria, including cost benefit modelling, commercial evaluation and technical assessment in order to ensure value for money to the exchequer. At...

Written Answers — Company Supports: Company Supports (3 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Since the announcement by the company of its intention to make 77 staff redundant, I have met with worker representatives to hear their concerns and proposals. I have asked IDA Ireland to ensure that it offers its full range of supports to the company. I understand that the company and the unions have agreed to participate in talks with the Labour Relations Commission in the near future.

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (4 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: On Wednesday 9th September, 2009, IFF announced the proposed closure of the plant and the possible loss of up to 95 jobs. IDA Ireland met with IFF on a number of occasions in recent months in both Ireland and the US. Consolidation of Drogheda was discussed with a view to adding some additional activities during which IDA outlined a number of supports that could be provided if the investment...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 11, Supplementary Estimates for Public Services, [Votes 7 and 12], back from committee; and No. 24, the National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009, Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 4.45 p.m. today and business shall be interrupted on the conclusion of Question...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I agree with Deputy Shatter that this is important legislation. All Members of this House have participated fully in the deliberations on it. There were 29.5 hours of discussion on Second Stage, 42 hours of discussion on Committee Stage and on Report Stage, including today, there will be 14.25 hours. That is almost 86 hours of deliberation on this legislation. It must then go to the...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The remarks of the Secretary General of the OECD are a matter for the OECD. The Secretary General took the opportunity to meet a number of Government representatives in the context of a number of documents launched by him, including one on activation measures about which I had some serious discussions with him. All Members of the House would be of the view that the OECD provides robust...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Regarding the finance Bill, a statutory period applies in respect of its publication following the announcement of the budget. Regarding the social welfare Bill, its publication will be depend on whether matters are required to be provided for in a legislative framework prior to 1 January 2010. A decision in this regard has not yet been made by the Government. The high level group on labour...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: -----ongoing, almost weekly discussions, that the Cabinet sub-committee has-----

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: -----with the high level group and at ministerial level in the context of the Cabinet committee on the economy. While much of the work is done by the group, the main work is done by the Cabinet sub-committee.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: My officials and I meet on a constant basis, in the context of activation measures, with the social partners and have done so only recently.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: On the first question, the heads of that Bill are being worked on. The Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, is anxious to have the legislation brought before Cabinet as quickly as possible. On the pre-budget outlook statement, it will be published on 12 November 2009.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has advised me that as of Tuesday, no one is in prison in this country for debt. As the Deputy knows, the court enforcement legislation was brought forward in the House and the Law Reform Commission has undertaken consultation in the context of providing more legislative measures to ensure incarceration of people for debt will only be a last...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: As soon as the Law Reform Commission has finished its consultation process, we will be able to move.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The veterinary practices (amendment) Bill is part of a consultation process currently. There is no date for the other piece of legislation.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I am aware the Department is working on this legislation, but the Minister is not in a position to advise when he will be able to bring it to Government.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I doubt it.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: We have a budget and NAMA to get through first.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Some legal issues have arisen with regard to the greyhound legislation, so I will ask the Minister to advise the Deputy on the situation.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I have had discussions with the Minister in this regard. He is considering the situation and hopes to be in a position to make a final determination before the end of the year.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I am aware a parliamentary reply was given on this legislation. I have had discussions with the Minister on the issue. He has a number of matters to consider and, as indicated, he will not be in a position to sign it for a short period. There has been no final determination, but I will ask the Minister to speak directly to the Deputy.