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Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am in the process of reviewing a new strategy for the future direction of FDI, which IDA has developed, and subject to my approval, will shortly be published. This strategy will outline the historic performance of FDI and its contribution to the development of the economy. It will set out some specific initiatives which IDA will be undertaking to retain existing and secure new FDI. In...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (23 Feb 2010)

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

Unemployment: Motion (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "recognising the challenge faced by many individuals and families following the loss of a job or income during this difficult economic period; acknowledges the strong matrix of State supports the Government has put in place to support job-seekers and families; endorses the initiatives taken by...

Unemployment: Motion (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is, when we have no money.

Unemployment: Motion (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I hope the chairman of the IDA is not included in that category, in fairness to him.

Unemployment: Motion (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Deputy is casting aspersions on the chairman of the IDA.

Written Answers — Ministerial Correspondence: Ministerial Correspondence (18 Feb 2010)

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

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (18 Feb 2010)

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

Written Answers — Ministerial Correspondence: Ministerial Correspondence (18 Feb 2010)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: My Department encourages staff to donate blood in the following ways. Arrangements are made periodically with the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) to transport staff by bus – during working hours - to the IBTS donation clinic. Emails issue to staff advising them of the arrangements and appointments are made for staff wishing to donate blood. Staff are required to clock out when...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (18 Feb 2010)

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

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (18 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There is no formal definition of cloud computing. However, in the widely used context of systems which allow organisations to outsource computer applications which are used to manipulate and store data, my Department does not use any cloud computing systems.

Finance Bill 2010: Financial Resolutions (18 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I move the following Resolutions: THAT section 236 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997), which provides relief from income tax in respect of the loan of certain art objects within the meaning assigned by that section, be amended in the manner and to the extent specified in the Act giving effect to this Resolution. THAT section 470A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39...

Finance Bill 2010: Allocation of Time Motion (18 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders: (1) The proceedings in the Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service on the Finance Bill 2010 shall be brought to a conclusion in accordance with the following timetable:- Date Proceedings To conclude not later than Tuesday,23rd February Chapters 1, 2, and 3 ofPart 1 (sections 1 to 22) 5.30 p.m. Chapter 4 of Part...

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I cannot add much more to what I have already said to Deputy Kenny on the issue of Ryanair. With regard to the motion, this matter was discussed and brought forward on the Order of Business and, as in the normal course of affairs when the Opposition proposes a motion of no confidence, the Government put forward a motion of confidence. To facilitate the House, the Taoiseach indicated in his...

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It was a Government motion. It was moved by the Taoiseach on behalf of the Government-----

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----and it was supported by all members of the Government parties.

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Ceann Comhairle provided a considerable amount of time through a special notice question, which was perhaps one of the longest special notice questions ever in this House, approximately an hour and a half. The Taoiseach and I have given a considerable amount of information to Members of the House. I have briefed many Members of the constituencies, including one of Deputy Gilmore's own...

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: That is exactly what I am doing.

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is a matter for the party concerned now as to whether the other ways in which this matter can be dealt with will be dealt with.