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Seanad: Special Educational Needs (25 Jun 2008)

John McGuinness: I fully appreciate what can happen at public meetings and the desire of members of the public to have their case heard. Senator Doherty has dealt with that in terms of the adequate way in which he has put forward that case here this evening using the Seanad and this Adjournment debate. The Senator need be in no doubt that I will bring this matter to the attention of the Minister concerned....

County Enterprise Boards. (19 Jun 2008)

John McGuinness: I am particularly familiar with the county enterprise boards and the impact they have on local economies. The range of services they provide, including mentoring, education and training, and their co-operation with the chambers of commerce and so on should be encouraged. As I said, in the context of the current economic climate, we will look at submissions coming in from county enterprise...

County Enterprise Boards. (19 Jun 2008)

John McGuinness: The former Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Micheál Martin, replied to this question some months ago.

County Enterprise Boards. (19 Jun 2008)

John McGuinness: He said the number of IDA-owned premises is reducing in comparison with recent years. There is always scope for the local authority and county enterprise board, with the local chamber of commerce, to propose plans and initiatives for vacant buildings or sites. It is important that local authorities zone the appropriate amount of land to ensure it is available for businesses. Recently in...

Unemployment Levels. (19 Jun 2008)

John McGuinness: Unemployment is measured by the quarterly national household survey, collated and published by the CSO. The latest release on 5 June for the first quarter, December-February 2008, shows that there are now 28,800 young people unemployed, an increase of 1,000 in the year, and the youth unemployment rate is 8.8%. This is one of the lowest among other EU member states and compares favourably to...

Unemployment Levels. (19 Jun 2008)

John McGuinness: The first task is to analyse the job losses and quantify the numbers and the second is to determine whether the State is responding by way of putting in place a wide range of support mechanisms to create new jobs or teach the skills required by those who need to upskill to get new jobs. The Deputy's question referred to what the Government is doing to assist young people. There is a range...

County Enterprise Boards. (19 Jun 2008)

John McGuinness: A comprehensive review of the role, functions and remit of the county enterprise boards in the development of micro-enterprises was conducted in 2004, that is, the Fitzpatricks review. The review largely endorsed the activities and operations of the CEBs and concluded that there is justification for continued State support to micro-enterprises and that the CEB network can continue to play a...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (21 May 2008)

John McGuinness: I thank Senator Fitzgerald for raising this important topic. In examining the differential between the price of goods in Ireland and the price of similar goods in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, we need to separate two related aspects of the issue. The first is the fact that prices here for a wide range of goods have been higher than those in the United Kingdom and other EU member states...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (21 May 2008)

John McGuinness: I do not to wish to outline in detail what actions can be taken. A range of issues and possible actions were discussed at the meeting today. The National Consumer Agency will meet with Retail Ireland to discuss the issue further. Arising from this, the Tánaiste will set out a course of action to deal with some of the aspects raised. My background is in the retail sector. There is an...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (21 May 2008)

John McGuinness: I believe consumers are becoming more aware of what is going on. They are price conscious now given the increase in foodstuffs and so on. I will take a particular interest in this matter. I know also that the Tánaiste following her meeting today will also assist in doing whatever can be done. There will be action in this area.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 May 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite an application to the Health Service Executive for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19468/08]

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (14 May 2008)

John McGuinness: You can crack the code.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (13 May 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if increased payment of subvention will be made in each of the cases of persons (details supplied). [18078/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will request the Health Service Executive to expedite a positive response regarding the applications submitted by persons (details supplied) in County Carlow for hearing aids; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18079/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action the Health Service Executive is taking to reduce the waiting list for occupational therapy services in County Kilkenny; the number on the list; the projected waiting time for persons; if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be examined and expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action the Health Service Executive is taking to reduce the waiting list for occupational therapy services in County Kilkenny the number on the list; the projected waiting time for individuals; if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be examined and expedited; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 May 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will request an early appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny at the eye department in the Mater Hospital, Dublin; if she will further request the Health Service Executive to provide more accurate information on urgent cases such as this and in a timely fashion in view of the fact that queries to date...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 May 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will insist on an early appointment for a person (details supplied) at the eye department Mater Hospital Dublin as they are going blind and requires urgent attention; if she will insist on the Health Service Executive providing more accurate information on urgent cases like this and in a timely fashion in view of the fact that...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 May 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Service Executive cannot give a date to admit a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire; if the matter will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18261/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2008)

John McGuinness: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will give an early appointment to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18262/08]