Results 1,421-1,440 of 26,465 for speaker:John McGuinness
- Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Apr 2007)
John McGuinness: Question 854: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the grants available to complete a legal practice course in the UK; and if financial assistance is available towards the course cost of â¬20,000 or towards accommodation. [14609/07]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Apr 2007)
John McGuinness: Question 870: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will facilitate an appeal in the case of a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14808/07]
- Written Answers — Export Controls: Export Controls (26 Sep 2007)
John McGuinness: Ireland imposes controls on the export of military and dual use goods and services in line with our support for a stable, secure and cooperative international environment and our full commitment to disarmament and arms control. We work closely, in this regard, with our fellow EU member states and with our partner countries in the international export control regimes. Export controls are...
- Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (26 Sep 2007)
John McGuinness: The European Communities (Safety of Toys) Regulations (S.I. No. 32 of 1990) govern the marketing, classification and labeling of toys placed on the Irish market. These Regulations are enforced by the National Consumer Agency (NCA). The NCA has indicated that staff are constantly engaged on product safety duties, mainly related to issues associated with toy safety. The NCA may also call on...
- Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)
John McGuinness: Yes, indeed.
- Control of Exports Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2007)
John McGuinness: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It is my pleasure to bring before the House the Control of Exports Bill 2007 for consideration and debate. In a modern global economic environment committed to the principles of trade liberalisation, export controls are an anachronism. As one of the most open economies in the world, with exports of goods and services equal to 86% of gross...
- Control of Exports Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2007)
John McGuinness: I thank Members for their good wishes on my appointment as Minister of State. I look forward to the challenge and to working with spokespersons and will do what I can to make our engagement more informative and to meet and discuss any issues of concern. Some issues raised will be dealt with in the form of amendments on Committee Stage and I am willing to consider amendments in order to...
- Control of Exports Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2007)
John McGuinness: Next Tuesday, subject to agreement with the Whips. Committee Stage ordered for Tuesday, 9 October 2007.
- Written Answers — Export Licences: Export Licences (31 Oct 2007)
John McGuinness: I am unable to supply the information sought by today's deadline. I am arranging to have it assembled and will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is ready.
- Seanad: Job Creation (31 Oct 2007)
John McGuinness: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for his welcome and I thank Senator Keaveney for raising this matter on the Adjournment. While it is recognised that Donegal has suffered particular difficulties in the past due to the demise of traditional industries such as agriculture, fishing and textiles, there is clear evidence that the county is successfully engaged in a transition to the new economy....
- Seanad: Job Creation (31 Oct 2007)
John McGuinness: I have a particular interest in the SME sector and the work of Enterprise Ireland. I understand the issues involving IDA Ireland and the infrastructure and I have a keen interest in the regions. I will make the Minister aware of the Senator's views and ensure she receives a reply and that action is taken.
- Written Answers — Export Licences: Export Licences (13 Nov 2007)
John McGuinness: The total value of goods exported under military licence from my Department in each year from 2004 to date are set out in the table. Information on the actual value of military exports was not collected prior to 2004. Year Value (â¬) 2002 Not available 2003 Not available 2004 7,645,979 2005 13,891,995 2006 14,771,306
- Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (28 Nov 2007)
John McGuinness: The Company Law Review Group, as part of their Work Programme for 2006/2007, to examine the issue of 'Limited Liability Partnerships'. This follows from concerns, particularly by the legal profession, about the consequences of unlimited liability on partners in a firm. This is one of several issues under consideration by the Company Law Review Group and I expect to receive the report of the...
- Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (28 Nov 2007)
John McGuinness: Section 120 of the Companies Act, 1990 imposed a reporting obligation on every recognised stock exchange in relation to the exercise of functions under Part V (Insider Dealing) of the Act. The scope of that reporting obligation, as applying to the Irish Stock Exchange, was reduced significantly on the coming into operation on 6 July 2005 of the Market Abuse (Directive 2003/6/EC) Regulations...
- Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (28 Nov 2007)
John McGuinness: The WEF's report is based on analysis of statistics and personal opinion from business managers in ranking 131 economies. In his introduction to this years Global Competitiveness Report, Mr. Schwab the Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) says the report comes amid a time of uncertainty for the global economy. Ireland has maintained its position since last year despite the...
- Written Answers — Company Liquidation: Company Liquidation (28 Nov 2007)
John McGuinness: I understand that the judgement given in the case cited by the Deputy does not constrain the rights of creditors generally to seek to bring actions under Section 251 of the Companies Act, 1990. Rather, it provided clarification on the circumstances in which the Courts will consider granting orders to creditors under the relevant Section. In this case, it would appear that the applicant...
- Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (28 Nov 2007)
John McGuinness: The current round of trade liberalisation talks in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Doha Development Agenda Round (DDA), covers all aspects of international trade, including agriculture, industrialised goods, services, rules and trade facilitation. As a small open economy, Ireland has much to gain from a well-ordered rules-based world trading system. Accordingly, we are working for a...
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (28 Nov 2007)
John McGuinness: At the Africa Caribbean Pacific (ACP)-EU Joint Council of Ministers in May of this year, all 6 ACP regions, together with the EU, reaffirmed their intention to conclude full EPAs (including provisions on services and investment) before the deadline of the 31st of December 2007. After that date the current trading arrangements under the Cotonou Agreement must end if the EU and our ACP...
- Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (4 Dec 2007)
John McGuinness: The current trading arrangements under the Cotonou Agreement must come to an end on the 31st of December 2007 if the EU and our Africa Caribbean Pacific (ACP) country partners are to meet our international obligations in the World Trade Organization. Accordingly, the EU and the 6 ACP regions agreed some years ago to negotiate new arrangements, namely Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs),...
- Seanad: State Airports (4 Dec 2007)
John McGuinness: I thank both the Cathaoirleach and Senator Buttimer for their welcome and their kind remarks. The State Airports Act 2004 provides the framework for the establishment of Shannon and Cork as independent airports. As part of the airport restructuring process, the boards of Cork and Shannon airports are required to prepare business plans for eventual separation. As they are inter-linked, the...