Results 12,061-12,080 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I indicated in my previous reply that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has told the House that it will take some time for the full effects of some of the legislation that was passed-----
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: It is fine to be standing there with your arms out-----
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: Assurances have been given by the Commissioner that the legislation is being used extensively.
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: Legislation is not necessarily promised. The Minister of State with responsibility for housing is working with the Minister for Finance-----
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: -----to deal with a number of proposals that were agreed as part of the revised programme for Government.
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The mental capacity Bill will be introduced in this session. I will have to revert to the Deputy on the secondary legislation. I am not sure if legislation is needed to provide for the withdrawal of a regulation that was set out in a circular. I will send an information note to the Deputy.
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The legislation will be brought in this year.
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: If I am correct, Deputy Stagg is referring to the legislation raised by Deputy Stanton, which will be published this session.
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: Deputies raised the issue last year.
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: We will try to facilitate the flow of information. I recall that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform spoke to a number of Members on this matter in light of the serious concerns that have arisen in regard to it. I will revert to Deputies with precise details.
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: That is a matter for the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources but I will ask him to revert to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The details requested by the Deputy are in a tabular statement. Reports Commissioned by the Department 2007 Title of Report Report Completed Reason for Report Cost of Report Review of the Operation of the National Employment Rights Authority's (NERA) Information Services. Yes To make recommendations on the structures, processes and systems that should operate in NERA's Information Unit in...
- Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: There are no tribunals of inquiry currently being conducted under the auspices of my Department.
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: In the time available since this Question was tabled my Department has not been able to collect information on all the issues raised by the Deputy. I will forward the information to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Personal Injuries Assessment Board: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) was established in April, 2004 as part of the Government's insurance reform programme, with the aim of allowing certain classes of personal injury claim, where liability is uncontested, to be settled without the need for the costs associated with litigation. PIAB has changed the personal injury claims process in a wholly positive way, with...
- Written Answers — Personal Injuries Assessment Board: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: Under the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003, a function of the Board is to prepare and publish a Book of Quantum containing general guidelines as to the amounts that may be awarded or assessed in respect of specified types of injury. The Book of Quantum was compiled by independent, internationally recognised consultants based on data from Courts, insurers and self-insured sectors...
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: State assistance to small businesses in Ireland is provided through a number of State Agencies, including the County and City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) and Enterprise Ireland, through whom assistance is delivered directly to businesses. Subject to certain eligibility criteria new and developing micro-enterprises may qualify for financial support from the CEBs in the form of priming,...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: In September 2000, an internal group was established within FÃS to review the Jobs Ireland website. A decision was taken in light of this review to close that site. An internal audit investigation into the website was not sought. The brand name Jobs Ireland was later adopted for use in relation to all FÃS recruitment activities including JobBank.
- Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The Work Placement Programme provides up to 9 months work experience to 2,000 unemployed individuals, including graduates. In principle, the Programme is open to all sectors of the economy, including the private and public sectors, as well as the community and voluntary sectors. The aim of the Programme is to assist unemployed people, including graduates, to establish or maintain links to the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of those Agencies under the aegis of my Department is set out. Agency EmployedDec 07 EmployedDec 08 EmployedDec 09 Enterprise Ireland 831.5 874 841 Industrial Development Authority 273 276 268 FÃS:Apprenticeship Programme 2,24124.5 2,24131 2,055.4 Health & Safety Authority 186 200.3 193.3 SFADCo 130 128.5 118 NSAI 160 157.3 192...