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Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: The work permit section of my Department returned the application in this case on the basis that a suitable employee could have been sourced from within the enlarged EU to fill the position. The employer was notified of this decision in writing and of the reason for it.

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: The main purpose of the community employment programme operated by FÁS is to provide work experience and training for the long-term unemployed and disadvantaged groups and thereby enable participants to advance successfully to employment in the open labour market. However, I am informed that the primary purpose of the rural social scheme, under the aegis of the Department of Community, Rural...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: A work permit issued to the employer on 15 September.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: Under the Industrial Development (Enterprise Ireland) Act 1998, in so far as Enterprise Ireland is concerned, section 18, staff of agency and subsidiaries of agency; section 19, staff of Forfás seconded to agency; and section 20, superannuation, have not been commenced. Similarly, in so far as IDA Ireland is concerned, section 36, staff of agency and subsidiaries of agency; section 37, staff...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: Enterprise Ireland, the State agency with responsibility for the food sector, has not provided any financial support to the company in question to carry out its restructuring activities. I understand that Glanbia intends to produce the Kilmeaden cheddar output of 14,000 metric tonnes at its larger Ballyragget facility and also at Dairygold, where it has a milk processing agreement in place....

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: Enterprise Ireland has national responsibility for the promotion of indigenous industrial development in the internationally traded services and manufacturing sectors. Its responsibility for the mid-west region is delegated to Shannon Development. It is therefore not possible to compare the respective performances of the agencies on a regional basis. Enterprise Ireland implements and...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: Enterprise Ireland prepared and submitted an implementation plan setting out the agency's approach to implementing the Government's decision on decentralisation to the decentralisation implementation group. Enterprise Ireland has also identified the posts to be transferred and these are advertised as part of the central applications facility, CAF. The most immediate implementation step for...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 664 and 667 together. In recent years and across a range of economic indicators, the south-east region has registered significant economic growth. For example, the quarterly national household survey of September 2005 shows that both the labour force and employment increased in the south-east region by 6.5% over the two year period to May 2005. Furthermore,...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 665, 666 and 678 together. Support for job creation and investment projects in individual counties and regions is a day-to-day operational matter for the development agencies as part of their responsibility under the Industrial Development Acts. The development agencies, in turn, operate within the context of the national spatial strategy. A key objective for...

Written Answers — Science and Technology Groups: Science and Technology Groups (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: On 23 July 2004, IDA Ireland, through a series of newspaper advertisements, invited proposals from collaborative groups of academic institutions to undertake the establishment of the national institute for bioprocessing research and training in Ireland. Proposals were received from three consortia and a panel of international experts reviewed the quality, value and impact of the proposed...

Written Answers — Metrology Service: Metrology Service (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy is aware that an agreement was reached some time ago with meat industry representatives and the Department of Agriculture and Food on the requirements that must be met to facilitate the testing of weighing instruments by the Legal Metrology Service, LMS. The LMS has advised me that it does not have the facilities or personnel to deal with the haulage of test equipment to and from...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: No grant aid has yet been returned to Enterprise Ireland by the company in question. Discussions between Enterprise Ireland and Glanbia concerning grant aid are still ongoing. Progress has been made on the negotiations and a conclusion is expected to be reached in the near future. The process involves the consideration of complex legal issues. A final decision on the matter will be required...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: Support for job creation and investment in individual counties and regions is a day-to-day operational matter for the development agencies as part of their responsibility under the Industrial Development Acts. IDA Ireland, the agency charged with the attraction of foreign direct investment, FDI, to Ireland, is committed to marketing and promoting Leitrim as a location for FDI. Specifically,...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: Support for job creation and investment in individual counties and regions is a day-to-day operational matter for the development agencies as part of their responsibility under the industrial development Acts. IDA Ireland, the agency charged with the attraction of foreign direct investment, FDI, to Ireland is committed to achieving a more equal distribution of job opportunities and investment...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: Support for job creation and investment in individual counties and regions is a day-to-day operational matter for the development agencies as part of their responsibility under the industrial development Acts. Regional development is a significant focus of Government policy and its importance has been confirmed in the national development plan and the national spatial strategy. IDA Ireland,...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: I am very aware of the situation in Ballinasloe. The State development agencies are promoting industrial and business development in the town and are making every effort to ensure the creation of further employment. Specifically, IDA Ireland is developing a world class business and technology park in Ballinasloe. The goal is to ensure that the town has the appropriate property solutions to...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: The work permit section of my Department took a decision to refuse this application on the basis that it fell outside the scope of the spousal work permit scheme. The scheme only covers persons working here on working visas-work authorisations, certain intra company transferees and certain academics, researchers on work permits and certain registered medical professionals on work permits. The...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: The main purpose of the community employment programme is to provide work experience and training for the long-term unemployed and disadvantaged groups and thereby enable participants to advance successfully to employment in the open labour market. FÁS employment programmes, which comprise community employment, CE, social economy and job initiative, will provide a total of 25,000 places in...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: The issue of job creation is a day-to-day operational matter for the industrial development agencies and relevant county enterprise boards and not one in which I have a direct role. IDA Ireland informs me that it continues to market the south east region as a potential location for new foreign direct investment, FDI, through its network of local and overseas offices, in order to secure new...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: I am aware that the company in question decided to close a chicken processing plant in March 2005, with the loss of 138 jobs and that the employees were offered an opportunity to take up alternative positions elsewhere. A group of local community representatives was established and, with advice from Shannon Development and the Limerick County Enterprise Board, the group entered into...