Results 25,001-25,020 of 26,653 for speaker:John McGuinness
- Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: In doing that we need to look to the SME sector, which I represent in the context of the work I do with Enterprise Ireland and the county and city enterprise boards. They need every encouragement to ensure they grow, continue the employment levels they have and are given the opportunity to trade abroad. In recognising the positives in the economy we should focus on a system to do likewise,...
- Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: The people who need to put their money in their pockets are the people making the real decisions. The Opposition is not prepared to support them.
- Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: I am not waffling.
- Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: I work with the county and city enterprise boards and Enterprise Ireland which are the real performers in this economy and should be supported.
- Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: In the context of what the Minister for Finance is doing I believe they will get the support and leadership which is needed now more than ever. As a House representing those people we should be united in our efforts to support them.
- Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: The Deputy should wait for the budget. In terms of Enterprise Ireland and the county and city enterprise boards we are not just waiting to do it, we are doing it every day and the funding exists to do it.
- Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: The competence and confidence exists in that sector to do business for Ireland, which the Opposition should recognise.
- Public Sector Reform. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: I am providing value for money.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: The statutory mandate of the National Consumer Agency as prescribed under the Consumer Protection Act 2007 specifically includes promoting the development of alternative dispute resolution, ADR, procedures as a means of resolving disputes arising out of consumer transactions. Currently one of the procedures most used by consumers for achieving redress is the Small Claims Court procedure. The...
- Alternative Dispute Resolution. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: It is in the Act. The Law Reform Commission suggested that the limit be increased from â¬2,000 to â¬3,000 and the Minister continues to review such suggestions in the context of these claims.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: The court has been functioning very well. It is used widely and is becoming more accessible to the public as they can lodge their claims on-line. If we continue with our reviews, we can keep pace with what is required by the consumer. The system is effective. I do not see a role for the agency, as the Deputy suggests. Why create another model when the current one is functioning well?...
- Alternative Dispute Resolution. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: Reviewing does not mean doing nothing. The Deputy has a way of using weasel words and turning things around. It is not doing nothing.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: I will tell the Deputy again, because he obviously was not listening, that it can be increased. It has been suggested that it be increased.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: It will be increased if the Minister so decides. The review is ongoing.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: By the way, the Deputy should know that a review must be carried out before we can make a decision. In this way we are unlike the Deputy, with his continual knee-jerk reactions, outside on the plinth and up and down in his seat over there, without any consideration for the topic he is suggesting should be discussed.
- Business Regulation. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: It is value for money.
- Business Regulation. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117, 133, 135 and 197 together.
- Business Regulation. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: That is efficiency. The report of the high level group has identified more than â¬20 million in cost savings to business as a result of simplified administrative procedures of Government. The Government's commitment is to reduce the administrative burden on Irish business by 25% by 2012 and this demanding target is a key priority. The task of the high level group is to identify areas in...
- Business Regulation. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: In answer to the first part of the Deputy's question, a reduction of 25% by 2012 is a target, but there is nothing to say we cannot meet the target prior to that date. I have carried out the assessment and the analysis. I have met the business organisations and I understand clearly what they are saying. They have made their submissions and in line with these we will consider a...
- Business Regulation. (24 Sep 2008)
John McGuinness: I am your man.