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Science and Technology Education. (7 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I have obviously discussed that with my colleagues. The Minister of State, Deputy Billy Kelleher, in his previous remit, examined the issue of work permits very carefully. I reassure Deputies-----

Science and Technology Education. (7 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: -----that where it can be proven that an issue arises in respect of our own people - unemployed or otherwise - not being able to gain access to our labour market owing to people coming in from outside the European Union, it will be investigated vigorously. We do not want to be importing labour from outside the European Economic Area. We would investigate every matter in this regard,...

Redundancy Payments. (7 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: At the Tánaiste's instigation, the Department engaged with the Revenue Commissioners to facilitate businesses experiencing particular difficulties in meeting tax payment obligations because of a delay in receiving rebate repayments from the redundancy payments section of the Department. Where agreement is forthcoming with the employer and, subject to satisfactory evidence being provided of...

Redundancy Payments. (7 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: We are working with Revenue on that matter. There has been significant interest in this but the scheme has been operating for only two months. Thanks to the Minister's good intervention several hundred people have availed of the scheme in that period.

Redundancy Payments. (7 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I am sure that the Revenue Commissioners will consider that and we will suggest that if such communication is vitally needed to keep a business going it should show that flexibility.

Job Losses. (7 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: IDA Ireland has worked with the Braun Oral B management team to seek replacement projects for the Carlow operation. The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and IDA Ireland have had meetings at corporate level with Proctor & Gamble in the United States to explore opportunities for Ireland. The decision to exit certain product lines was taken following the steady...

Job Losses. (7 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I would be delighted to give such a commitment. I wish to reassure the Deputy that IDA Ireland has a commitment to Carlow. It is important to note that earlier this year Merck, Sharp & Dohme announced an investment of €20 million and 160 additional jobs. In addition, the US-based company, Unum, also announced the creation of jobs in Carlow. There is a real commitment on the part of the...

Written Answers — Job Initiative: Job Initiative (7 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: The Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (SSTI) 2006-2013 aims to ensure that Ireland, by 2013, will be internationally renowned for the excellence of its research, and will be to the forefront in generating and using new knowledge for economic and social progress, within an innovation driven culture. The SSTI recognises the vital contribution that highly educated, professional and...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (7 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to his Question No. 433 of Tuesday, 23rd June 2009.

Written Answers — Fishing Licences: Fishing Licences (7 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: Conservation of Eel Fishing Bye-law No CS303 2009, which prohibits fishing for eel and Conservation of Eel Fishing (Prohibition on Issue of Licences) Bye-law No 858, 2009, which prohibits the issue of eel fishing licenses in any fishery district, were recently introduced in an effort to protect our dwindling eel stocks. For this reason it is not possible for the regional fisheries board to...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (7 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I am advised by the South Western Regional Fisheries Board (SWRFB) that the installation of the fish counter referred to by the Deputy is not yet complete but will be operating effectively to capture the main run of salmon this season. The total cost of the counter has not yet matured but I understand the projected cost is expected to be close to €100,000. The location was selected on the...

Written Answers — Fishing Licences: Fishing Licences (7 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: Under the Fisheries Acts 1959 to 2001, the Regional Fisheries Boards are empowered to apply a permit charge for angling on fisheries under their control. The application of such a permit charge is a day-to-day operational matter for the relevant Board, in this instance the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board (ShRFB). Within the region, the ShRFB controls 27 fisheries including the River Suck....

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I thank the Tánaiste for sharing time with me. The European Union had a vital part in our national development in the past 20 to 30 years. It is important that we nail some of the familiar fallacies which infest the speaking and thought processes of those who opposed the EU in almost every referendum since we joined in 1973. First is the idea that the EU has materially diminished our...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: Payment and repayment of grants are day-to-day operational matters for the Industrial Development agencies. While I do not have any role in the day-to-day operations of the agencies, I understand from Enterprise Ireland that grants are approved on foot of a business proposal ahead of the investment taking place. Grant payments subsequently follow the actual expenditure undertaken consistent...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (8 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I assume the Deputy is referring to the Community Support Scheme (CSS) operated by the LEADER groups in areas where commercial salmon fishing has been a well established activity. The following table sets out the amount of funding available to each of the LEADER companies through the CSS. Each LEADER company received an administration grant equivalent to 15% of the funds made available to it...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (9 Jul 2009)

Conor Lenihan: As previously advised, primary legislation is required for the restructuring of the inland fisheries sector, which includes the creation of a single strengthened national inland fisheries authority to be known as Inland Fisheries Ireland. Details of the draft Heads of Bill for this purpose, as approved by Government, have been made available for the information of the boards, management and...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)

Conor Lenihan: Over ten years.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (6 Oct 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I set out in my reply to Question No. 1067 of 16 September 2009 details of the total number of applicants that availed of the Salmon Hardship Scheme. I am advised by BIM and the Loughs Agency, who administered the Salmon Hardship Scheme on behalf of the Department, that 42 beneficiaries of the scheme were paid €702,037 during 2009 to date, i.e. other than those availing of payment spread...

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (6 Oct 2009)

Conor Lenihan: In accordance with the Foyle Fisheries Act 1952 and the Foyle Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Act 1952, as amended by the Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Act 2007 Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007, the Loughs Agency is empowered to regulate certain species of wild fish in the areas under its jurisdiction. These species include freshwater fish of any kind, salmon, sea...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (6 Oct 2009)

Conor Lenihan: The Department is not involved in any case relating to the River Gweebarra. I have been advised however, by the Northern Regional Fisheries Board (NRFB) that the Board is currently involved in a number of legal actions concerning the Gweebarra fishery. While Interlocutory (Temporary) Orders have been granted by the courts against a number of individuals concerning obstructing lawful fishing...