Results 1-20 of 40 for esb speaker:Dara Calleary

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (10 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...job phases and take place with a FÁS approved employer while the off-the-job phases 2, 4, and 6 are delivered in FÁS Training Centres; Institutes of Technology or Colleges of Further Education. ESB Networks are providing up to 400 places, over two years, of on-the-job training, to redundant Electrical Apprentices. These places are at phase 5 on-the-job, which is 26 weeks in duration....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (6 Nov 2014)

Dara Calleary: 252. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has seen the submission by ESB in relation to the sustainability of EirGrid's expansion plans; his views on the disjoint between the ESB and EirGrid; his further views on the view that the ESB submission indicates Grid25 is no longer a feasible or appropriate response to the State's energy needs; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Pensions Levy Issues (5 Nov 2013)

Dara Calleary: 624. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has engaged with the ESB to ascertain the reason the pension levy is being charged on all ESB pensioners for life as opposed to the duration of the pension levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46715/13]

Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Dara Calleary: The EirGrid Bill is intended to establish EirGrid as a separate legal entity. EirGrid is currently legally attached to the ESB, which last week rubbished Grid25, the central plank of EirGrid's plans. The Minister can deny that if he wishes. Will the Taoiseach bring forward the EirGrid Bill or allow a debate on Grid25 in the context of the ESB's proposals and submissions last week?

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (29 Sep 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...by IDA Ireland that the Westport Business and Technology Park amounts to approximately 15.31ha, of which 9.25ha is available for marketing. To date the following has been the activity on the Park; ESB purchased a site of approximately 1.22ha for the construction of an ESB distribution substation which is now complete; Portwest Limited. purchased a site of 1.34ha to accommodate the...

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2013)

Dara Calleary: The ESB unions served strike notice last Friday and the notice is due to expire on Sunday week. We understand there is a wide gulf between ESB management and unions on the pension fund. This morning's edition of the Irish Independent has outlined some of the so-called contingency plans that have been put in place by public bodies, State companies and private companies around the country in...

Written Answers — Sale of State Assets: Sale of State Assets (12 May 2011)

Dara Calleary: ...he has given to the McCarthy report into the sale of State assets and when decisions will be made by him on the locus of ownership of electricity transmissions assets currently owned by the ESB in the context of the third EU directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10838/11]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (3 Feb 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...scheme to assist redundant apprentices to complete the on-the-job training of their apprenticeship with a FÁS approved employer is currently under discussion between FÁS and my Department. 2. The ESB Networks have agreed a programme with FÁS to provide on-the-job training with ESB Networks to eligible redundant apprentices at Phases 5 and 7 of their apprenticeship. This programme will...

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Oct 2017)

Dara Calleary: I acknowledge the ongoing work of the ESB, Irish Water and local authorities to remedy the damage caused by Storm Ophelia. Will the Minister give an update on power and water supplies around the country? It seems we are preparing for another significant weather event this weekend that will involve much more rain than we had last Monday. There are many communities across the island...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (23 Sep 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...vocational education and training programme to support the placement of almost 100 redundant apprentices with overseas employers to complete their phase 7 on-the-job training with assessments. ESB Networks has agreed a programme with FÁS to provide on-the-job training to eligible redundant electrical apprentices at phase 5 and phase 7. This programme will provide up to 400 places over a...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (20 Oct 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...vocational education and training programme to support the placement of almost 100 redundant apprentices with overseas employers to complete their phase 7 on-the-job training with assessments. ESB Networks has agreed a programme with FÁS to provide on-the-job training to eligible redundant electrical and motor apprentices at phase 5 and phase 7. This programme will provide up to 400...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (30 Jun 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...placements in Germany. Léargas have recently provided additional funding to support the placement of an additional 60 apprentices with overseas employers. Arrangements here are being advanced. ESB Networks have agreed a programme with FÁS to provide on-the-job training to eligible redundant electrical apprentices at phase 5 and phase 7 of their apprenticeships. This programme will...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (1 Jul 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...placements in Germany. Léargas have recently provided additional funding to support the placement of an additional 60 apprentices with overseas employers. Arrangements here are being advanced. · ESB Networks have agreed a programme with FÁS to provide on-the-job training to eligible redundant electrical apprentices at phase 5 and phase 7 of their apprenticeships. This programme will...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed - Priority Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (26 Sep 2017)

Dara Calleary: ...for prioritisation. He may have heard in the last hour or so that SIRO has pulled out of the national broadband tendering process. Does that suggest to him that a company made up of Vodafone and ESB has no confidence in a process? What action will the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform take to ensure the effectiveness of the national broadband process in light of that? What...

Written Answers — Apprentice Work Placements: Apprentice Work Placements (20 Jan 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...for apprentices made redundant in the Construction Industry. Over 460 redundant apprentices completed Phase 3, 5 and 7 training and assessments with employers under this Scheme in 2009. 3. ESB Networks has agreed a programme with FÁS to provide on-the-job training with ESB Networks to eligible redundant apprentices at Phases 5 and 7 of their apprenticeship. This programme will provide...

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (23 Mar 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...the Rotation Scheme in 2010, is under development and this will assist redundant apprentices to complete the on-the-job training of their apprenticeship with a FÁS approved employer. 3. A joint ESB Networks / FÁS programme commenced in March 2009 where on-the-job training with ESB Networks is provided to eligible redundant apprentices at Phases 5 and 7 of their apprenticeship. This...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (8 Jul 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...are due to travel on 5 August 2009 for a placement in Germany. Léargas has recently provided additional funding to support the placement of an additional 60 apprentices with overseas employers. ·ESB Networks have agreed a programme with FÁS to provide on-the-job training to eligible redundant electrical apprentices at phase 5 and phase 7. This programme will provide up to 400 places...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (23 Mar 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...apprentices to commence on-the-job training at Phase 3 and Phase 5 during 2010 based on applications from eligible employers. A budget of €3.875m has been allocated to the scheme. 3. A joint ESB Networks / FÁS programme commenced in March 2009 where on-the-job training with ESB Networks is provided to eligible redundant apprentices at Phases 5 and 7 of their apprenticeship. This...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (7 Jul 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...due to travel on the 5th August 2009 for a placement in Germany. Leargas have recently provided additional funding to support the placement of an additional 60 apprentices with overseas employers. ESB Networks have agreed a programme with FÁS to provide on-the-job training to eligible redundant electrical apprentices at phase 5 and phase 7. This programme will provide up to 400 places...

Job Creation (19 Jan 2011)

Dara Calleary: ...Batt O'Keeffe, has engaged with multinational employers across the country to encourage them to participate in the schemes. We have also had some success domestically with schemes such as the ESB scheme, which arose specifically in response to the position of apprentices. By changing the rules under the apprentice training programmes, we have made a direct response to those affected by...