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Written Answers — Imports and Exports: Imports and Exports (2 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 and 206 together. Merchandise Trade statistics, by category, are available up to October 2009 and Services Trade statistics, by category, are only available up to end-2008, from the Central Statistics Office. The following data therefore sets out trends for the most significant export and import categories for the five full years of 2004 – 2008 and, in...

Job Creation. (3 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I am not a senior Minister but I assure the Deputy I am humble. I thank the Deputy for raising the important matter of unemployment in the north west. IDA Ireland is actively encouraging new investment in Donegal in knowledge-based industries. This is part of a focused strategy to replace the traditional clothing and textile industries, which have declined in the region in recent years....

Job Creation. (3 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I thank the Acting Chairman for her indulgence.

FÁS Training Programmes. (3 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: Earlier today the CSO published the live register figures for January which unfortunately showed a continued rise in the number of people signing on. However, there has been a marked slow-down in the number of people signing on to the live register compared to this time last year, indicating an improvement in the outlook on the employment front. This is of no comfort to those who have lost...

Flood Relief Works (3 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has received proposals from the OPW concerning its intention to undertake work to alleviate flooding in the Roundfort-Hollymount area in County Mayo. I fully understand the anxiety felt by people from homes and farmsteads flooding. On a slightly lighter note, I know that area of Mayo reasonably well as I remember canvassing up...

Flood Relief Works (3 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: This area is part of the Kilglassan-Caheravoostia turlough complex special area of conservation which is protected under the EU Habitats Directive. Turloughs, or lakes which disappear for part of the year, are a unique feature of this country and are an important part of our natural heritage. They are among the most distinctive of our semi-natural landscapes and many are of international...

Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (4 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (4 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I am pleased to bring the Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009 before this House for debate. I propose to make some general observations on the rationale and principles informing the content of the Bill because I appreciate that Members will have a fuller opportunity to explore the provisions in more detail on Committee Stage. The current licensing system governing the operation of the...

Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (4 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I do not think cronies are referred to in the Bill.

Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (4 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: Is the Deputy suggesting that if a person stands for election and loses, he or she is a lesser person and should not be entitled to be considered for anything?

Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (4 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: So the Deputy is saying that such people should be prohibited from being appointed.

Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (4 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: Agencies can charge the client, not the jobseeker.

Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (4 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: Until NERA is on a statutory footing, prosecutions will be in the name of the Minister. Another item of legislation is required to statutorily establish NERA.

Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (4 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: We will clarify the point in the next Bill.

Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (4 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: Hope springs eternal.

Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (4 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: It will be paid for by the client.

Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (9 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: In the time available it is not possible to provide the information requested.

Written Answers — Military Exports: Military Exports (16 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 to 172, inclusive, together. The data which the Deputy has requested regarding the number of export licences issued in 2008 and 2009 is set out in the table. Individual dual use licences are issued for a 12 month period for exporting goods up to a specified amount to a specific end-user. Global dual-use licences, which are valid for a six month period, can...

Confidence in Minister for Defence: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: What about printing money?

Confidence in Minister for Defence: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Billy Kelleher: That is hypocrisy of the highest order.