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Written Answers — Science and Technology Groups: Science and Technology Groups (12 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: On 6 April I announced a call seeking proposals for the Dublin City of Science programme of events in 2012. Dublin City of Science 2012 is a highly prestigious event that was won in the face of stiff competition. At a time when Ireland's reputation has suffered several years of negative coverage, the success of this type of event, can, I believe, go towards rebuilding our reputation. While...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (12 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: I have not appointed anyone to serve as a member of any Board or review group nor have I asked anyone to prepare any reports since my appointment on 9 March last as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation.

Smithfield Market (7 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: I thank Deputy Costello for raising this important issue today. As Deputy Costello has acknowledged, he and I have had some private discussions on this matter and also with Deputy Paschal Donohoe. This is a problem, but an extremely complex one, as the Deputy is aware. The Smithfield market has existed as a market for some centuries. Its remit is under the Dublin Corporation Act 1890, which...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (7 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: The recently launched UK Government's consultation document on "Rebalancing the Northern Ireland Economy" was developed against the background of an aim to increase the size of the private sector and drive faster economic growth in Northern Ireland. The consultation paper sets out options that could be taken to support rebalancing of the Northern Ireland economy, including the issues involved...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (7 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: My Department processes applications in respect of the different types of employment permits (Green Cards Permits, Work Permits, Spousal/Dependant Permits and Intra-company Transfer Permits). All applications are processed in line with the Employment Permits Act 2006. My Department's target for processing correctly completed applications is 15 working days and permits in the high skilled...

Written Answers — Departmental Surveys: Departmental Surveys (6 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: The small and medium sized enterprise sector, like most other sectors of the economy, has been affected by the global economic crisis and by the loss of competitiveness of the Irish economy in recent years. The National Competitiveness Council (NCC) monitors and analysis costs and other competitiveness issues in the Irish economy through its suite of reports, including its annual...

Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (6 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: The purpose of trade missions is to bring Irish businesses into direct contact with business opportunities abroad. Such missions have proven to be valuable supports to Irish businesses, in terms of establishing their credibility with and gaining access to the business community in the target market at the appropriate level. This is particularly the case in countries where...

Written Answers — Commercial Transactions: Commercial Transactions (6 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: Payment terms in commercial transactions are determined by the parties concerned and the responsibility for the collection of those payments and general credit control rests with the selling enterprise, in the first instance. The issue of late payments in commercial transactions is addressed by the European Communities (Late Payment in Commercial Transactions) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 388...

Written Answers — Market Rights: Market Rights (6 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: The selling of goods in public places is governed by the Casual Trading Act, 1995. Under this Act all operational matters in connection with casual trading are the responsibility of the relevant local authority in which the trading takes place. I understand that the Smithfield market operates pursuant to a "market right" which is defined in the Act as "a right conferred by franchise or...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: The selling of goods in public places is governed by the Casual Trading Act, 1995. Under this Act all operational matters in connection with casual trading are the responsibility of the relevant local authority in which the trading takes place. I understand that the Smithfield market operates pursuant to a "market right" which is defined in the Act as "a right conferred by franchise or...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: The Review of the JLC and REA mechanisms was initiated on 8 February 2011 last and is being undertaken jointly by Kevin Duffy, Chairman of the Labour Court acting in an ad hoc capacity and Dr Frank Walsh, School of Economics, UCD, under specific terms of reference. The review is a commitment under the EU/IMF programme, which provided not only for agreement on the terms of reference but also...

Written Answers — Employment Action Plan: Employment Action Plan (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: The Employment Subsidy Scheme (Temporary) was introduced to help employees maintain their jobs while at the same time assisting employers to retain their productive capacity. The Scheme was operated as part of an Irish State aid scheme approved under the European Commission's Temporary Framework on State aid, introduced in December 2008. The Framework was brought in on a temporary basis to...

Written Answers — Employment Action Plan: Employment Action Plan (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: Job creation is central to our economic recovery and the Programme for Government has job creation at its core. The role of my Department is to ensure that we have the right policies to support enterprise and innovation so that quality employment opportunities can be grown and maintained. It is only by creating the right environment for businesses to expand that we will see new jobs coming...

Written Answers — Property Management Companies: Property Management Companies (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: The Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 makes provision for the operation of management bodies of multi-unit developments and is primarily a matter for the Department of Justice and Equality. The penalties for companies in breach of the sections referred to by the Deputy are set out in section 131(6) and section 148 (11) of the Companies Act 1963. Section 131 (6) (as amended) provides as...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Question Nos. 176 and 178 together. My Department processes applications in respect of the different types of employment permits (Green Cards Permits, Work Permits, Spousal/Dependant Permits and Intra-company Transfer Permits). All applications are processed in line with the Employment Permits Act 2006. I wish to advise the Deputy that this particular application was...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: The numbers of staff and grades involved in each Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland office located outside Ireland are set out in the tables accompanying this reply. Enterprise Ireland Location of Office Number of Staff Grades Amsterdam 3 1 Market Advisor1 Marketing Executive1 Manager – Benelux Hub Brussels 6 1 Executive Assistant3 Market Advisors1 Marketing Executive1 Liaison Officer...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (5 Apr 2011)

Richard Bruton: My Department operates payroll for all Departmental staff and staff of the following Offices and Agencies of my Department: · Labour Court · Employment Appeals Tribunal · Patents Office · Companies Registration Office · Registrar of Friendly Societies · Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement · National Employment Rights Authority · Labour Relations Commission · National...

Tax Code (30 Mar 2011)

Richard Bruton: Deputy McHugh went a good deal further in his statement than the content of the joint consultation paper issued by the British Treasury. There is an unduly defensive approach to the idea of Northern Ireland developing a stronger private sector and a fear that it will be an entirely negative story. The truth is that a stronger growing economy North and South would create mutual gains. We...

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (30 Mar 2011)

Richard Bruton: The priority policy initiatives identified by the Government are set out in the programme, Government for National Recovery 2011 - 2016. Our over-riding priority is to get our economy moving, restore confidence, fix our banking system and support the protection and creation of jobs. Taking account of that focus it is our intention to review the objectives of existing policy documents and to...

Written Answers — Trade Agreements: Trade Agreements (30 Mar 2011)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 and 75 together. The Deputy will be aware that under the Treaties of the European Union, the EU acts as a single entity in its trade dealings with third countries, operating a single policy, known as the Common Commercial Policy (CCP). The Commission has competence in negotiations on CCP related issues and, therefore, it conducts trade negotiations on...