Results 12,701-12,720 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: In certain circumstances Ministers are not in a position to obtain facts. It is unfortunate but that is the current situation. The Taoiseach indicated that, in the context of the industrial dispute, he is open to examining avenues through which this matter can be dealt with. Until such time as the matters are resolved, people will be discommoded when seeking extensive replies. On the...

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: On that basis, I beg the indulgence of the Ceann Comhairle to ascertain if we can deal with matters on the Order of Business that are in order, as the Ceann Comhairle alluded to on a number of occasions, with regard to legislation. On the personal issue raised by Deputy Coveney, of which I was not aware, I will try to facilitate him with a response as a matter or urgency.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: We are not in a position to indicate when the legislation referred to will be introduced.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I assume the first piece of legislation to which the Deputy refers is that dealing with the regulatory framework, appointments to boards and so on. That legislation is being worked on. The Deputy will be aware that the Minister was anxious, as we all were, to have the Finance Bill dealt with. The Central Bank legislation is also being worked on. I am not in a position to state when that...

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: No, he works for me.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am not angry at all.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The situation is-----

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The innovation task force can be debated in the House when it can be facilitated by the Whips.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I was involved in the introduction of the Civil Registration Act 2004, which introduced new opportunities for solemnisers and also the dedication of particular buildings and areas for civil marriages to take place. I know that officials from the Department of Social and Family Affairs are liaising with the Department of Foreign Affairs with regard to these issues. I am not in a position to...

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There has not been a final decision on this, but once that matter has been established I am sure we will be able to progress the issue.

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (11 Mar 2010)

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

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I formally launched the Second Call of the Employment Subsidy Scheme on 4 December. The deadline for applications was 23 December. No applications for the Scheme can be received after this deadline.

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I refer to the answer to Questions Nos. 53 and 108 of 8 March 2010. The EGF application process from initiation to final decision is a lengthy procedure involving not just the European Commission but also the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. In the case of the EGF application in relation to redundant workers at the DELL plant in Co. Limerick the approval process took some...

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Over the course of the past 18 months, the Government has had to lead Ireland through an unprecedented period in our history. It has been no easy task. Everyone in this House knows that the Government has had to contend with the most severe downturn in the nation's recent economic history. The roots and causes of this financial crisis, both domestic and external, have been well documented...

Written Answers — Employment Subsidy Scheme: Employment Subsidy Scheme (23 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 to 121, inclusive, together. There are 50 companies in the Mid West Region who are receiving 651 subsidies under the First Call of the Employment Subsidy Scheme. These subsidies are supporting the retention either directly or indirectly of 3,772 employees. Specifically in relation to County Clare, 26 applications were received under the First Call of the...

Written Answers — Employment Subsidy Scheme: Employment Subsidy Scheme (23 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There are currently no plans to have a third call for applications under the Employment Subsidy Scheme.

Written Answers — Task Force Report: Task Force Report (23 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 124 together. I made a detailed Statement to the House on 28 January on this issue, as did a number of my colleagues. An updated summary on the Government's responses to the Task Force recommendations is provided as follows. The Task Force completed an Interim Report which was presented to me by Mr Brosnan last July. Since then the Government has been...

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (23 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: My Department and the 8 Offices of my Department are currently occupying 11 buildings within the State. With the exception of a building in Shannon occupied by the National Employment Rights Authority (NERA), none of the buildings or premises occupied by my Department and the 8 Offices of my Department is rented or leased by the Department or the Offices concerned. In general, all buildings...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (23 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The table outlines the number of staff in my Department primarily employed in pay roll, in financial management, in human resources management, in means assessment, in procurement, and in ICT Services. With regard to the Agencies under the aegis of my Department the breakdown of staff under the various categories is a day to day matter for the Agencies concerned. I have asked the Agencies to...

Written Answers — Procurement Procedures: Procurement Procedures (23 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Contracts awarded to individual(s) or companies for services carried out on behalf of FÁS are subject to normal public sector procurement procedures. The question of representations to FÁS by any representative of this Department on behalf of any individual(s) or companies in the context of seeking to procure services into FÁS, therefore, does not arise.