Results 3,661-3,680 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- Job Creation. (16 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: -----and supported them through my agencies in bringing forward a new proposal for the sustainability of that company.
- Job Creation. (16 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The company was not in a position to accept that.
- Job Creation. (16 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: It was as a consequence of that-----
- Job Creation. (16 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: -----a decision was made even though we were in the process of further discussions with SR Technics management in Switzerland regarding the viability of the project. However, the company made the decision it made and it was on the basis of the fact that the management proposal was not accepted by the senior executives of SR Technics and the fact that a new chief executive was appointed-----
- Job Creation. (16 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: -----as he was probably advised by Deputy Broughan, who took the view that the company would not be viable in Europe and would have to be moved elsewhere. We are not engaging in constructive obstruction; we are dealing with reality. If the Deputy does not want to deal with reality or legal requirements.
- Job Creation. (16 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: If she does not want to acknowledge the commercial mandate set down for the DAA, I cannot do much about it.
- Job Creation. (16 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: What I can do is put forward proposals, alternatives and support structures that can be offered when the business plan is brought forward during my discussions in ten minutes time with Mr. O'Leary. It has nothing to do with personalities or who is on the front page of the newspapers. It is about the bona fides of a proposal and how it can be supported in light of the disquiet and concern...
- Job Creation. (16 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: If things get tight, we will have to mention Knock and Cork in case I am seen to be partisan. If I had a big enough airport in County Donegal, I would speak up for it too. To be fair and sensible, the discussions are with the DAA because the issue arises in Dublin. We are open to offering alternatives to any option.
- Job Creation. (16 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: On the issue of Lynxs, I indicated that the project is not mature enough. Issues arise in respect of State aid rules but we are working towards finalisation.
- Referral to Select Committee: Motion (16 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Ãireann approves the following Order in draft: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2010, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Ãireann on 11th February, 2010, be referred to the Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service, in accordance with paragraph (1) of the Orders of Reference of...
- Job Creation. (16 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I propose to take all the questions together. Following the announcement that SRT was to close its aircraft maintenance operation at Dublin Airport, I established a group under the IDA and Enterprise Ireland, with the engagement of an aviation expert, to act as a contact point for any company interested in taking over part of the SRT business, or starting a similar business at the airport....
- Job Creation. (16 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: My approach to all job creation opportunities is that a point of first contact is made with the relevant agencies, whether Enterprise Ireland, the IDA or Ãdarás na Gaeltachta. This point of contact is most appropriate in dealing with commercially sensitive issues which arise with regard to any company that wishes to come to this country. I take exactly the same approach to working with...
- Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (11 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: In the time available it is not possible to provide the information requested.
- Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (11 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: In the time available it is not possible to provide the information requested.
- Written Answers — Job Protection: Job Protection (11 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: Enterprise Ireland is in constant contact with the Ireland management team of the company, and together they are focusing on preparations for meaningful engagement with Kraft management on the future of the company in Ireland. My officials are keeping me updated regularly as regards progress and when the necessary preparatory work has been done I will be engaging fully with the relevant...
- Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (11 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: A total of â¬175m was committed under the seed and venture capital fund 2007 to 2012. Out of this overall allocation, Enterprise Ireland has to date committed investment to 10 funds. Of these, 8 funds with a total size of â¬525 million have commenced operations. Two further funds with a total size of â¬150 million remain under negotiation.
- Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (11 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: It is not clear at present when my Department will be in a position to provide the information.
- Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: It is not appropriate to speak on the floor of the House about discussions that took between the Department of Finance, Financial Regulator and the bank.
- Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The situation was worked through by the Department in the context of-----
- Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: -----the difficulties the bank had in this country-----