Results 25,021-25,040 of 26,825 for speaker:John McGuinness
- Departmental Programmes. (1 Apr 2009)
John McGuinness: The Deputy should relax. I will answer him if he gives me a chance.
- Departmental Programmes. (1 Apr 2009)
John McGuinness: Many of the questions Deputy English asked about innovative new schemes are part and parcel of the discussions about the budget and he will receive the overall answer on these schemes on budget day.
- Departmental Programmes. (1 Apr 2009)
John McGuinness: With regard to money already allocated, Enterprise Ireland has â¬291 million and it is dealing with it in the normal course of events. With regard to the IDA, this time last year the payout was â¬3.1 million as against its budget of â¬74 million. This year it is â¬5 million against its budget of â¬75 million. The enterprise boards have had an increase so let us acknowledge it.
- Departmental Programmes. (1 Apr 2009)
John McGuinness: I share Deputy English's concern that approval for proposals in the schemes are on hold until budget day. While businesses are under pressure, they must work with the Government and understand what we are about so we can put a shape on the finances. On budget day we can deal with these issues through a short-term measure. With regard to training, if the county enterprise boards obtain...
- Departmental Programmes. (1 Apr 2009)
John McGuinness: That is not true.
- Departmental Programmes. (1 Apr 2009)
John McGuinness: Is Deputy English speaking about county enterprise boards?
- Departmental Programmes. (1 Apr 2009)
John McGuinness: I stated that FÃS would be dealt with in the budget.
- Departmental Programmes. (1 Apr 2009)
John McGuinness: All programmes are being reviewed and there is no question about this. The Cabinet is dealing with in the context of the budget which will be announced by the Minister for Finance. I cannot give the Deputy a direct answer by stating that funding has been withdrawn.
- Departmental Programmes. (1 Apr 2009)
John McGuinness: My Department, primarily through our enterprise development agencies, funds a range of enterprise support programmes and initiatives aimed at assisting businesses to grow and maintain jobs in Ireland. At any given time, Enterprise Ireland has approximately 3,300 active client companies. Supports to these companies include funding for exploring new opportunities; high potential start-ups;...
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (31 Mar 2009)
John McGuinness: My Department has not undertaken a late payments survey as subsequent priority developments in the financial sector and wider economy have broadened the concerns for SMEs in gaining access to working capital. As I have outlined to the House on a number of occasions in recent months, I have had regular contacts with the representative bodies of the SME sector â the Small Firms Association...
- Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Mar 2009)
John McGuinness: This is a preamble.
- Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Mar 2009)
John McGuinness: I thank Deputies Varadkar, Rabbitte and Morgan and all the other Deputies who contributed to this debate. It was a very worthwhile and interesting debate on the Bill as was the journey on which Deputy Durkan brought us for the past 20 minutes.
- Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Mar 2009)
John McGuinness: It may bore him somewhat that I must return to the sections of the Bill but if he waits he will find that interesting too. The comment that all of the debate came from the other side of the House was not exactly accurate. There were several contributions from this side as there were from the Opposition, expressing the same level of interest. In respect of section 3, I too support the...
- Industrial Development Bill 2008: Referral to Select Committee (26 Mar 2009)
John McGuinness: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.
- Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Mar 2009)
John McGuinness: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Industrial Development Bill 2008 and outline its main provisions. The Bill provides for the transfer of shares held by Shannon Development to Enterprise Ireland and it amends sections of the Industrial Development Acts of 1986 and 1993. These amendments relate primarily to the statutory limit on aggregate...
- Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)
John McGuinness: Am I safe?
- Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)
John McGuinness: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this pre-budget debate. I consider Deputy Coveney to be a reasonable guy. I have heard him speak at committee meetings at various stages and I am interested in the contribution he has just made. It is different. It was made without political rhetoric. I also listened to his colleague Deputy Bruton and the suggestions he made. I have paid...
- Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)
John McGuinness: Fine. There is nothing wrong with it. I propose not a bad bank but an asset or property bank, which could be saved as we go along in terms of the assets and property portfolios it holds. It would give the banks that have the real thrust of business interests in mind the opportunity to be banks. I want to turn to costs. I ask the ESB to cut its costs by 25% now. That is what it can do to...
- Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)
John McGuinness: It is 20.
- Written Answers — Prompt Payment of Accounts: Prompt Payment of Accounts (24 Mar 2009)
John McGuinness: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 and 128 together. The Prompt Payment of Accounts Act 1997 requires Government Departments to report each year on details of their accounting practices. While I have not carried out an analysis on the speed and efficiency of payments made by Government Departments and public bodies to private businesses, an examination of the Annual Reports of Government...