Results 25,141-25,160 of 26,825 for speaker:John McGuinness
- Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (18 Nov 2008)
John McGuinness: The Transparency Directive (2004/109/EC), inter alia, establishes EU-wide requirements in relation to the disclosure of major shareholdings by investors in respect of issuers whose securities are already admitted to trading on a regulated market. This Directive replaced the EU legislation that had applied prior to the adoption of the new measure. The Directive was transposed into Irish law...
- Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (13 Nov 2008)
John McGuinness: My Department does not provide direct funding or grants to businesses but provides funding to a number of State Agencies, including the County and City Enterprise Boards, Enterprise Ireland and FÃS, through whom assistance is delivered directly to businesses. The 35 County and City Enterprise Boards provide a source of support to small and start-up businesses with 10 employees or fewer....
- Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (13 Nov 2008)
John McGuinness: In order for any Member State to introduce a de minimis threshold to exempt small companies from the requirements of EU Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC, it would first be necessary for these Directives to be amended to allow for this exemption. These Directives have not been so amended. From enquiries made by my Department, I understand that the UK, for the reason cited above,...
- Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (5 Nov 2008)
John McGuinness: Of the five County Kildare companies that participated in this Trade Mission to China last month, three are based in Maynooth, one in The Curragh and one in Athy.
- Seanad: Development of Green Technology: Motion (5 Nov 2008)
John McGuinness: I thank the Green Party Senators for putting forward this motion and for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this debate. I can assure Senator O'Toole that in his absence I heard many fine contributions to the debate from both the Government and Opposition benches.
- Seanad: Development of Green Technology: Motion (5 Nov 2008)
John McGuinness: It was very worthwhileââ
- Seanad: Development of Green Technology: Motion (5 Nov 2008)
John McGuinness: ââto be here and to join in the debate. I can only presume that what the Senator said about adding his dynamism to the different Departments will be his contribution to public sector reform.
- Seanad: Development of Green Technology: Motion (5 Nov 2008)
John McGuinness: Senator Burke raised a particular matter relating to Government policy and the interpretation of that policy. I will bring his remark to the attention of the appropriate Minister. Likewise, Senator Norris raised the issue of ignition systems and his discussion with the Minister, Deputy John Gormley. I will bring his remarks to the Minister's attention and ask him to respond directly to...
- Financial Resolution No. 15: General (Resumed) (4 Nov 2008)
John McGuinness: The Deputy ignores what is being done.
- Financial Resolution No. 15: General (Resumed) (4 Nov 2008)
John McGuinness: The Deputy should ask them to come in and account for themselves.
- Training Programmes: Motion (4 Nov 2008)
John McGuinness: My Department and its agencies will play a vital role in working through the current economic circumstances to ensure we are well positioned to reap the benefits that will undoubtedly arise when global markets improve. We will do this by continuing to attract foreign direct investment, by helping Irish businesses to develop and increase exports, by continuing to prioritise investment in...
- Written Answers — Financial Services: Financial Services (29 Oct 2008)
John McGuinness: The statutory remit of the Director of Corporate Enforcement is to encourage adherence to the requirements of the Companies Acts and, where appropriate, to investigate and bring to account those who are suspected of non-compliance with that legislative code. The Director is statutorily independent in the performance of those functions. Company law is not particularly relevant to the...
- Written Answers — Exports Data: Exports Data (21 Oct 2008)
John McGuinness: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together. Data on invisible exports (services exports) is not readily available for the year 1997, but during the period 1998 to 2007 the value of these exports rose from â¬8.859 billion in 1998 to â¬65.65 billion in 2007, an increase of â¬56.791 billion, representing a 641% rise during the period. Data on visible exports (merchandise exports)...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Oct 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in relation to their appeal against the decision taken to disallow them the back the school allowance; and if she will expedite a decision in this case. [35421/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Oct 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will arrange an increased payment of social welfare or rent allowance to persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a positive outcome to the appeal. [34580/08]
- Written Answers — Companies Registration: Companies Registration (9 Oct 2008)
John McGuinness: At present, the average length of time from receipt to registration of an application for a business name with the Companies Registration Office (CRO) is eight weeks. The Office recently allocated extra resources to this area and it is anticipated that the backlog will be eliminated by the end of November if applications continue to be received at their present rate.
- Written Answers — Companies Registration Office: Companies Registration Office (8 Oct 2008)
John McGuinness: The Companies Registration Office (CRO) has a dedicated Information Unit to assist the public. The Unit operates a telephone helpline which can be contacted at 01 8045200 and Lo Call: 1890 220 226. The CRO also has a dedicated e-mail address, info@cro.ie., to assist the public. In addition, the CRO has a public office where callers can get information on their filing obligations. The address...
- Written Answers — Companies Registration Office: Companies Registration Office (8 Oct 2008)
John McGuinness: The target for processing applications to register a new company made through the "CRO disk" scheme is 5 working days. At present, and provided all required information is in order, such applications are processed within 24 hours of receipt. Over 90% of applications are received using this scheme. The target for processing paper-based applications is 15 working days provided all documentation...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Oct 2008)
John McGuinness: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if full non-contributory or contributory State pension will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if they are entitled to benefit from their late spouses contributions. [33634/08]
- Written Answers — Business Regulation: Business Regulation (1 Oct 2008)
John McGuinness: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 and 67 together. My officials have already corresponded with the company concerned on this matter from a Company Law perspective and explained that the Companies Acts provide that a company may not be registered with a name that is, in the opinion of the Registrar of Companies, "too like" that of a company already on the Register. Insofar as intellectual...