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Written Answers — Retail Sector Developments: Retail Sector Developments (22 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: Whilst it is unclear as to what is meant by the reference to unregulated liquidation sales in the Deputy's question, it is the case that a number of different regulatory obligations may apply to those involved in the retail sale of goods or services. Many of these obligations relate to regulations concerning planning, fire and safety of premises etc. Such matters are the responsibility for...

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (22 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: I have been informed by IDA Ireland that, in the period from the beginning of January 2011 to the end of April 2012, there has been 1 site visit by potential investors to county Tipperary sponsored by IDA. Enterprise Ireland and the County Enterprise Boards deal with indigenous industry and do not sponsor similar type site visits by investors. At the end of December 2011 there were 12 IDA...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (22 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: During the period of April 2011 to April 2012, I appointed two retired public servants to act as Civilian Drivers at my Department. I also re-appointed the former Director of Corporate Enforcement to the post of Acting Director of Corporate Enforcement with effect from 29 February 2012 for a period of up to six months. No further retired public servants/civil servants were re-hired in my...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (22 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: The following table outlines the annual cost of the new scheme introduced for the provision of drivers for Ministers in 2011 and to date in 2012. The figure includes salary, mileage and subsistence costs. Office Annual Cost to date Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation €85,411.15 The costs of the previous ministerial transport scheme of Garda drivers and state cars were paid by...

Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (22 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: The recent Trade Mission to China, which was led by the Taoiseach, concluded with the agreement of both countries to enter into a strategic partnership for mutually beneficial co-operation. This strategic partnership, which covers areas like trade, investment, tourism, agriculture, science and education, provides a platform for further developing the exciting and evolving business...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (22 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: I welcome the successful outcome of discussions at the International Labour Conference (ILC) that led to the adoption of a new international labour standard aimed at ensuring Decent Work for Domestic Workers. The final text of the draft Convention was one that the Irish Government was in a position to support. I am aware Uruguay is the first country to ratify the Convention. The issue of...

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (22 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: I am informed by IDA Ireland that in the period 1st January 2011 to 1st January 2012 there were two IDA sponsored site visits by potential investors to County Kerry. Through its network of overseas offices IDA Ireland markets the linked hub locations of Killarney in South Kerry and Tralee in North Kerry for new foreign direct investment (FDI). In addition, IDA Ireland actively promotes other...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (22 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: Details of the information on consultancies requested by the Deputy for the period from 2008 to 2011 are set out in the following tables. My Department has, in line with Government policy, taken measures to reduce the level of expenditure on external consultancies. The number of consultancies undertaken has been significantly reduced and are undertaken on the basis of necessity and in...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (22 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: The position is that Vodafone tendered for its Mobile Customer Service work earlier this year. Rigney Dolphin was the incumbent provider, with 290 full-time equivalent positions at Vodafone's offices in Dundalk and Dublin. However, a French company, Teleperformance, won the new tender; this company has operations in Newry, Co. Down. I understand that this change has arisen as a result of...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: I can advise the Deputy that the total cost of photography incurred by my Department since coming into office is €4,055. The list of occasions for which photography was booked, the photographers used and the breakdown of costs is detailed in the table below. No expenditure for photography was incurred from nisterial allowances. Occasion for which Photographer booked Name of Photographer...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that a work permit application in respect of the above named person has been received in my Department. This application is currently being processed and a decision will be made shortly.

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (17 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: I am pleased to bring the Companies (Amendment) Bill 2012 before the House and I thank Senators for facilitating the debate as an urgent issue. This Bill proposes a small number of focused changes to company law in the interests of maintaining a dynamic and flexible operating environment particularly for US companies. This is in keeping with the spirit and tradition of responsiveness of...

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (17 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Senators for their contributions to this debate and, in particular, I welcome Senator White's support for the work in seeking to build international confidence. Through her family connections, she is very familiar with the competitive environment in which we are working. It is true that one of the strengths of Ireland over a long period of time is the consistent political...

Written Answers — Export Controls: Export Controls (16 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: My Department is responsible for issuing licenses, for exports outside the EU, of controlled goods and technology listed in the EU Dual Use Regulations. No licenses have been issued in the past four years in respect of dual use controlled technology intended for export to Syria. From contacts by my Department with the exporters concerned, I understand the exported software is designed to...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (16 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: My Department processes applications in respect of the different types of employment permits and all applications are processed in line with the Employment Permits Act 2006. The Employment Permits Section informs me that it has no record of permits being applied for or issued in respect of the named individual.

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Order for Second Stage (16 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (16 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Credit Guarantee Bill 2012 to the House. The Bill has been long awaited and a concern of many, particularly in the small business realm. The Minister of State with responsibility for small business, Deputy John Perry, has been a strong advocate of the need for such legislation and has in recent weeks been...

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (15 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: The system of industrial relations in Ireland is essentially voluntarist in nature with the terms and conditions of employment of workers being determined in the main by a process of voluntary negotiation and agreement without the direct intervention of the State. In general, Irish law does not try to impose a solution on parties to an industrial relations dispute, but rather is designed to...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (15 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: I understand that the issue of concern relates to a planning permit and is therefore not a matter in which I have any function. Further to previous concerns raised by the Deputy, Enterprise Ireland contacted the company to offer any relevant enterprise related supports. The agency will continue to engage with the company in this regard.

Written Answers — Regulatory Impact Assessments: Regulatory Impact Assessments (15 May 2012)

Richard Bruton: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs) carried out in my Department since 9 March 2011 is set out in the tables below. 2012 RIA Undertaken on (Name of Bill / Act / Regulations) Stage RIA Conducted When Published How Published Credit Guarantee Bill 2012 Prior to drafting of General Scheme of a Bill (November 2011). 11 April 2012 Online...