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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: The delegation is welcome. I wish to deal with the practical aspect. Am I correct in saying that what is proposed, ultimately, comes down to money for the State? Although there is a decrease in percentage terms of gross national income, GNI, the physical amount of money, depending on what I am reading, will go from €994 billion for 2013-17 to €1,033 billion for 2014-20....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: It cuts to the heart of the matter in terms of funding.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: At this point can the delegation quantify the total amount we will receive up to 2013 for the preceding seven years under CAP?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the total amount? Does the delegation have the total amount we will receive for the seven years under the MFF?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is Ireland expected to receive?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is that from CAP?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: What about the total amount received overall? CAP is 85%, but what is the total amount received under the MFF programme for the seven years to 2013?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: That works out at approximately €2 billion per year. We are working on a percentage. Our inflation rate has been relatively low in recent years. Is it the intention of the delegation in the negotiations to maintain at least €14 billion for the seven years to 2020? My follow-on question relates to the break down under the individual headings.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: We compete for it.

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. Ryan gave an overall projection of 10,500 net new jobs.

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will he indicate what resources Enterprise Ireland is allocating to the mid-west and Limerick for job creation? Will he also outline Enterprise Ireland's integration over time in terms of activities with Shannon Development and its ambitions in respect of job creation in Limerick and the mid-west?

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: How many of them are located in the mid-west?

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: No, the figure did not include the total number employed.

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am aware of that. I am seeking information on Enterprise Ireland's job creation strategy for the region, including Limerick city.

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: When does Mr. Ryan expect it to be in place?

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the size of the fund and how will it work?

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: The funding is just short of €400,000 per annum.

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: For many years will it operate?

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will the total value of the fund be approximately €400,000?

Public Accounts Committee: Enterprise Ireland - Annual Report and Financial Statement 2011 (31 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Are Limerick, Shannon and the mid-west a top priority for Enterprise Ireland? The Chairman does not need any help in looking after Carlow. Shannon Airport is becoming independent and the State agencies in the region are being reconfigured. Job creation in the mid-west is clearly the top priority. Is Enterprise Ireland fully committed to the region and is job creation in the region one of...