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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Shareholders' Rights (Directive 2007/36/EC) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 316 of 2009) implemented the Shareholders' Rights Directive on the exercise of certain rights attaching to voting shares in relation to general meetings of listed companies. The Regulations apply to companies whose registered office is in the State and whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market situated or...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Details of the cost of travel, associated with Saint Patrick's Day, 2010, are not yet available . I will be pleased to forward them to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (23 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The County Enterprise Boards (CEBs) have primary responsibility for the delivery of State support to the indigenous micro-enterprise sector i.e. businesses which employ 10 or less workers. The CEBs, through both financial and non-financial assistance, support the sector in the start-up and expansion phases and facilitate entrepreneurial activity at local level. There are three types of...

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Over the course of the past 18 months, the Government has had to lead Ireland through an unprecedented period in our history. It has been no easy task. Everyone in this House knows that the Government has had to contend with the most severe downturn in the nation's recent economic history. The roots and causes of this financial crisis, both domestic and external, have been well documented...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: In the time available it is not possible to provide the information requested.

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I formally launched the Second Call of the Employment Subsidy Scheme on 4 December. The deadline for applications was 23 December. No applications for the Scheme can be received after this deadline.

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I refer to the answer to Questions Nos. 53 and 108 of 8 March 2010. The EGF application process from initiation to final decision is a lengthy procedure involving not just the European Commission but also the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. In the case of the EGF application in relation to redundant workers at the DELL plant in Co. Limerick the approval process took some...

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: In certain circumstances Ministers are not in a position to obtain facts. It is unfortunate but that is the current situation. The Taoiseach indicated that, in the context of the industrial dispute, he is open to examining avenues through which this matter can be dealt with. Until such time as the matters are resolved, people will be discommoded when seeking extensive replies. On the...

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: On that basis, I beg the indulgence of the Ceann Comhairle to ascertain if we can deal with matters on the Order of Business that are in order, as the Ceann Comhairle alluded to on a number of occasions, with regard to legislation. On the personal issue raised by Deputy Coveney, of which I was not aware, I will try to facilitate him with a response as a matter or urgency.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: We are not in a position to indicate when the legislation referred to will be introduced.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I assume the first piece of legislation to which the Deputy refers is that dealing with the regulatory framework, appointments to boards and so on. That legislation is being worked on. The Deputy will be aware that the Minister was anxious, as we all were, to have the Finance Bill dealt with. The Central Bank legislation is also being worked on. I am not in a position to state when that...

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: No, he works for me.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am not angry at all.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The situation is-----

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The innovation task force can be debated in the House when it can be facilitated by the Whips.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I was involved in the introduction of the Civil Registration Act 2004, which introduced new opportunities for solemnisers and also the dedication of particular buildings and areas for civil marriages to take place. I know that officials from the Department of Social and Family Affairs are liaising with the Department of Foreign Affairs with regard to these issues. I am not in a position to...

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There has not been a final decision on this, but once that matter has been established I am sure we will be able to progress the issue.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: These are serious issues. The practices are unacceptable. The most important people to be spoken of in this House are the patients. That is why the clinical review is hugely important and it is the patient care that must be addressed and that is exactly what is happening. We all agree that we must have the facts, we cannot form a judgment unless we have all the facts of the situation. New...

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: This is an independent hospital and it will have an independent investigation.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is also appropriate to say that it is easy for Members to personalise issues and to use opportunities like this, unpalatable as they might like to hear it from me, to use the distresses of patients for political opportunism.