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Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (29 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The latest European standard EN13120, which has been adopted by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), specifies strict obligations on manufacturers of looped mechanism window blinds. These obligations include the provision of a warning notice in a conspicuous position of the risks inherent from cords, chains, tape and similar items. In addition, the standard requires...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (29 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The Mid West Task Force was established in early 2009 by my predecessor Ms Mary Coughlan, TD, in her capacity as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The Task Force produced an Interim Report in mid 2009 which set out a range of recommendations, to be addressed by a number of Ministers/Departments/Agencies, on measures to address the economic and social consequences of the job...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (29 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I understand that the company concerned proposes to make approximately 175 of its employees redundant as a result of the loss of a major contract. I am extremely disappointed to hear of the proposed job losses, and I am very conscious of the effect that this outcome would have, not just on the workers and their families, but also on the local community as a whole. While not a client company...

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

Richard Bruton: Aetna will not cease operations in Castleisland until December this year and the facility will be in use up to this time. It is IDA's understanding that the Company has not expressly decided to give the facility to a statutory body or local authority and that it is still evaluating options but is most likely to seek to sell the site. Since the announcement by Aetna of their decision to close...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (29 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The response to the question relates solely to the membership of the Boards of State Agencies that come under the aegis of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Name Board Memberships Remuneration Ann Fitzgerald National Consumer Agency Nil Personal Injuries Assessment Board Nil Total 2 Nil Name Board Memberships Remuneration Joe O'Toole Irish Auditing and Accounting...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I am aware, from media reports, of the case to which the deputy is referring. I understand the individual in question made a number of complaints to the Rights Commissioner Service of the Labour Relations Commission. The Rights Commissioner made a number of awards in favour of the individual which were neither appealed nor implemented by the individual's employer. As a consequence, the...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: NERA carries out inspections of employer records with a view to determining compliance with employment rights legislation. These inspections arise · In response to complaints received of alleged non-compliance with relevant employment rights legislation; · As part of NERA inspections focusing on compliance in sectors where there is an identifiable risk of non-compliance and, · As...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The Employment Appeals Tribunal is independent in the exercise of its quasi-judicial function. However, having made enquiries, I understand that the Tribunal received a claim from the person concerned on 21st April 2011 under the Redundancy Payment Acts, which was acknowledged on 31st May 2011. The Tribunal has seen a marked increase in its caseload in recent years, as it is one of the...

Written Answers — Registry of Friendly Societies: Registry of Friendly Societies (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The annual report of the Registrar of Friendly Societies for 2010 (published on the websites of both my Department and the Companies Registration Office) indicates a total of 1,063 Industrial and Provident Societies on the register. Annual returns in respect of these societies are outstanding in 487 cases. Advance notice of return dates, initial reminders and final reminders have issued to...

Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 to 84, inclusive, together. I announced the establishment of a Technology Centre in Cloud Computing on 12 May last. The Centre will be a collaborative research entity led by industry, resourced by researchers in Universities and Research Institutions and funded through an Enterprise Ireland/IDA research programme. Support of up to €1 million each year...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: There were no promotions given to senior civil servants from age 63 years to retirement, at higher executive officer grade to secretary general grade, over the past 10 years in my Department.

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The promotion of public awareness and the provision of public information on matters regarding consumer protection and welfare, including on issues such as prices, is an integral part of the statutory mandate of the National Consumer Agency (NCA). In the exercise of this function the Agency has conducted numerous surveys to raise awareness in relation to the price of a whole range of goods...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: Directive 2006/123/EC [the Services Directive] on services in the internal market was transposed into Irish law by way of S. I. No. 533 of 2010, (European Communities (Provision of Services) Regulations 2010) and S. I. No. 555, (European Communities (Court Orders for the Protection of Consumer Interests) Regulations, 2010). The Directive is not concerned specifically with casual trading but...

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: At the time Everton had a tie-up with Home Farm, where my son plays. Clearly, he is an immensely practical and down to earth character, given that he is the leader of such a huge company. However, I will not get into things that might be perceived as being anti-competitive. I thank the Senators for their contributions. I do not wish to underestimate the task faced by the Government. We...

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for this opportunity to respond. I thank Senators Denis Landy and Ivana Bacik for tabling this motion. I share the shock at the way this matter was handled. Several members of Government went on record to express their horror at the way matters were handled. Very exceptionally, the IDA also indicated that in its experience this was completely out of...

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: The issue is to design a system that will be appropriate to the challenges we face-----

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: -----and the legal framework must be such that it can be. That is the reason we are doing this. It has nothing to do with hollowing out legislation. I agree - Senator Bacik also agreed - that nobody wishes to pay taxpayers' money to senior bondholders in Anglo Irish Bank. However, the situation the Government inherited was such that a great deal of money had been paid out on foot of guarantees.

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: Under the strategy the Government has articulated, we have restructured the banking system. We have pillar banks which have proper capitalisation ratios. They have low loan-to-deposit ratios and can be turned into engines to lend into the domestic economy. We have developed a banking solution and although it was signalled that we might require €24 billion to deal with it, the figures are...

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: We can agree to differ. I must admit to Senator Cummins that I have not seen the report in The Munster Express which he mentioned, but I will investigate it. I have noted the point the Senator made about MFG and will respond to it. Obviously, it involves workers who have been left high and dry. They have rights through the National Employment Rights Authority which must be asserted. The...

Seanad: Company Closures: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Richard Bruton: I happened to bump into him because he supports Everton.