Results 12,501-12,520 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: In the time available, it is not possible to provide the information requested.

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I would be delighted to discuss a visit to the county with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: In the past two years there have been a total of 13,784 jobs created in IDA supported companies. The number of jobs created in each of those years on a county-by-county basis is set out on the following tabular statement. While FÁS operates training and employment programmes, provides a recruitment service to jobseekers and employers, and supports community-based enterprises, it is not a...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The marketing of individual areas for new or expansion foreign direct investment (FDI) and jobs is a day to day operational matter for the IDA Ireland as part of their statutory responsibilities assigned to it by the Oireachtas and not one in which I have a function. However, I have been informed by IDA Ireland that the Agency hosted a site visit to both the Fermoy Business & Technology Park...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: A meeting can be arranged at an appropriate time but, as I have said to the Deputy on a previous occasion, to date we have no record of a request from the Council.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: In the five-year period 2005 to 2009 there have been a total of 48,569 jobs created in IDA supported companies. The number of jobs created in each of those 5 years is set out in the following table. Table showing the number of new jobs created in IDA supported companies in each of the years 2005 to 2009 inclusive 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Number of new jobs created 12,136 12,261 10,388...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Forfás Annual Employment Survey reports on job gains and losses in companies that are supported by the industrial development agencies. Data is compiled on an annualized basis. The numbers of jobs created and the number of jobs lost in IDA supported companies in 2009 is set out in the following table. Table showing the number of jobs created and the number of jobs lost in IDA supported...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: In the eight year period 2002 to 2008, there have been a total of 916 foreign investments won by IDA. The numbers in respect of each year are set out in the following table. Table showing the number of foreign investments won in each of the years 2002 to 2009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Number of investments 88 105 108 121 125 114 130 125

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am in the process of reviewing a new strategy for the future direction of FDI, which IDA has developed, and subject to my approval, will shortly be published. This strategy will outline the historic performance of FDI and its contribution to the development of the economy. It will set out some specific initiatives which IDA will be undertaking to retain existing and secure new FDI. In...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: In the time available it is not possible to provide the information requested.

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (24 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) funds active labour market interventions for a range of measures including business start up and aid for self-employment. Co-funded assistance measures including aid for business start-ups, self-employment and entrepreneurship programmes was sought under the EGF application submitted in June 2009 for those workers made redundant at DELL's...

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (24 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Companies Registration Office does not maintain data on liquidations on a county basis.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The question of term time arrangements, as provided for under the Department of Finance Circular 14/2009 on the Shorter Working Year Scheme, is a day-to-day staffing matter for FÁS under its functions as provided for in the Labour Services Act, 1987.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 23, Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009 - Second Stage (resumed); and No. 24, Road Traffic Bill 2009 - Second Stage (resumed).

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government published this week the general scheme of legislation on the Dublin mayor, as requested by Members. There will be consultation and discussions. Although no date has been given for the election, the Minister is proceeding on the basis of reforms he feels are in the best interest of the city. With regard to the Arbitration Bill,...

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----through the hangars that are available. New hangars are to become available on sites on the airport campus and the proposals by Shannon Development are still on the table. With regard to Deputy Hogan's final question, he knows these matters are a matter for the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The SRT people met for a considerable period of time with representatives of my Department. We went through a number of issues with them and we will revert to them about some of the matters they want brought forward. It is quite bizarre. I listened to all the committee's proceedings yesterday and to Deputy Broughan, who was very considered and good.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I hope Deputy Broughan will be in a position-----

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----to persuade his leader to be forthright in support of the working people of north Dublin.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I have reiterated the availability of the Government to deal with other options which are reasonable in supporting jobs in Ryanair. It is important that this is moved forward quickly. With regard to the industrial action that is taking place, the Government is working on the management of that action and is clearly open to further discussions with the public service unions to address this...