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Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (1 Dec 2011)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 and 84 together. Within the Vote of this Department, programme funding is provided to Enterprise Ireland through two Subheads. Funding under Subhead F covers the cost of Science, Technology and Innovation programmes. This includes significant Research and Development programmes operated by Enterprise Ireland, aimed at providing direct and indirect...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (1 Dec 2011)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 86 together. The Exchequer allocation to IDA Ireland in 2010, as outlined in the Revised Book of Estimates for 2011, amounted to €130.7m as follows: Current Expenditure Subhead C1 Pay €24.530m Non-Pay €14.710m Total Current Expenditure €39.240m Capital Expenditure Subhead C2 - Grants to Industry €90.460m(incl €5m...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (1 Dec 2011)

Richard Bruton: My priority from the outset has been that any decision taken by Bank of America should have minimal impact on employees at the Carrick on Shannon operation and ensure that jobs are maintained at the facility. I emphasised this when I met with Senior Bank of America Executives in their Headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina in September. I am advised that the process regarding the sale of...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (30 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: These allegations were brought to the attention of my Department some time ago. Enterprise Ireland examined the issues at the time and was satisfied that there was no impropriety involved. Nonetheless in the light of the continuing concerns of the Deputy's correspondent my Department asked Enterprise Ireland to investigate the matter further in October 2010. The matter in question was also...

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (30 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: I have set out in tabular form below the websites which come directly under the remit of my Department, based on the most up to date data which is readily to hand. The rationale for, and the means of delivery of such websites is regularly reviewed. Part of the reform of the employment rights bodies, which I announced last July, will involve the development and publication of a single...

Written Answers — Licensed Trade: Licensed Trade (30 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: Matters relating to licensed premises and the sale of alcohol, whether in pubs or off-licences, including supermarkets, are essentially the policy responsibility of the Minister for Justice and Equality and I have no direct function in this matter. The pricing strategy of any business is a legitimate marketing tool and is the normal outcome of the competitive process. I have no direct...

Written Answers — Registry of Friendly Societies: Registry of Friendly Societies (30 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: I am aware of the issues raised by the Deputy as mentioned in previous replies on the matter, particularly the response dated 25 October. In addition, I made a statement on the issue in response to the Deputy yesterday. A total of 285 societies have been cancelled in the past ten years for failure to file annual returns. Details of each were published in Iris Oifigiúil at the time. The...

Written Answers — Wage Setting Mechanisms: Wage Setting Mechanisms (30 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: On 26 July 2011 the Government agreed a package of radical reforms to the Joint Labour Committee and Registered Employment Agreement wage setting mechanisms. The reform proposals deal with recommendations made and issues raised in the Independent Report on the JLC/REA systems (Duffy/Walsh report) as well as the outcome of the July 2011 High Court ruling in the Grace Fried Chicken...

Written Answers — Anti-Competitive Practices: Anti-Competitive Practices (30 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: I am aware of a number of representations and submissions made by the Irish Small Business Alliance concerning allegations of anti-competitive practices. I am also aware that the Competition Authority, as the statutory body responsible for the enforcement of competition law in the State, has received information concerning these allegations. Section 29 (3) of the Competition Act 2002...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (30 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: My Department processes applications in respect of the different types of employment permits (Green Cards Permits, Work Permits, Spousal/Dependant Permits and Intra-company Transfer Permits). All applications are processed in line with the Employment Permits Act 2006. I wish to advise the Deputy that the Employment Permits Section of my Department has issued correspondence to the above named...

Written Answers — State Properties: State Properties (30 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: My Department has not to date been contacted by the Department of Justice, Equality and Defence regarding the development of State lands at the former Magee Barracks in Kildare Town. I have been informed by IDA and Enterprise Ireland that neither Agency has been contacted by that Department in this matter.

EU Directives (30 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: I thank Deputy Heydon for raising this issue. As he will be aware, the EU directive on temporary agency work is due to be transposed into Irish law by 5 December 2011. A central aim of the directive is to ensure protection of temporary agency workers by applying the principle of equal treatment in their basic working and employment conditions. My Department initiated a public consultation...

EU Directives (30 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: What is unique about this directive is that responsibility for concluding an agreement rests with the social partners, rather than with the Government. The two sides need to come together and reach an agreement. It would be better for us to have a waiting period like that in the UK and Northern Ireland. It would allow us to protect employment at a difficult time. I urge the social...

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (29 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 216 together. My Department provides funding to the enterprise development agencies under its aegis, including Enterprise Ireland and the County and City Enterprise Boards (CEBs), through whom assistance is delivered directly to businesses. Enterprise Ireland is always available to support new innovative business propositions that have the potential to...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (29 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: The information that the Deputy has requested in terms of the meetings that have been convened specifically in relation to the implementation of the Temporary Agency Work Directive since I assumed office are listed in the table below. The list does not include various informal working meetings that would have taken place within my Department on the issue. Meetings on the TAW Date...

Written Answers — Registry of Friendly Societies: Registry of Friendly Societies (29 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: I am aware of the issues raised by the Deputy. As mentioned in previous replies on this matter, and following targeted enforcement campaigns in relation to friendly societies and trade unions, the Registry of Friendly Societies intends to instigate a similar programme in respect of Industrial and Provident societies. The reference by the Deputy to Rule 16(e) relates to the model rules for...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (29 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: While individual contracts fall within the area of private law, in general a contract of employment may not be set aside without the agreement of the parties involved. In most circumstances, parties to a contract of employment irrespective of the length of employment, are required to negotiate and agree changes to that contract before it can be binding on both parties. (Exceptions can...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (29 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: The primary responsibility for preventing the sale of event tickets at prices above their face value rests with the ticket agents and promoters. The terms and conditions governing the sale of such tickets commonly provide that, if the ticket is resold for profit, it is voidable and the holder may be refused entry to the venue. Ticket agents also typically reserve the right to cancel tickets...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (29 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: I am informed by IDA that to date in 2011, there have been two site visits by potential investors to County Kerry. Figures for the number of IDA related jobs created by IDA supported companies in 2011 will be available in early 2012.

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (29 Nov 2011)

Richard Bruton: Enterprise Ireland monitors the employment trends in the companies it supports through the Annual Employment Survey, conducted in conjunction with Forfás. The results of this survey are released each January. The 2011 figures will therefore not be available until early 2012. In 2010, Enterprise Ireland had 133 client companies in the county, employing 3,145 full time and 445 part-time...