Results 3,841-3,860 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- Written Answers — Imports and Exports: Imports and Exports (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The following tables set out the top 20 destinations countries for Ireland's Merchandise and Services Exports and also the countries of origin of Merchandise and Services Imports, for 2008. Data for the full year 2009 is not yet available. Destination of Merchandise Exports(Total â¬86,394m)2008 Country of origin of Merchandise Imports(Total â¬57,585m) 2008 Country (â¬Million)...
- Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The administration of individual cases is a day-to-day matter for Enterprise Ireland as part of its responsibility under the Industrial Development (Enterprise Ireland) Act 1998. I therefore, as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment do not have a role in the administration of individual cases.
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The Forfás Annual Employment Survey reports on job gains and losses in companies that are supported by the industrial development agencies. Data is compiled on an annualized basis and is aggregated at county level. It is therefore not possible to provide information for individual locations throughout the country. The survey shows that in the six-year period, 2004 to 2009 inclusive, there...
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I have been informed by IDA that in the period 2004 to 2009, a total of â¬13,063,004. was paid in grant support to IDA client companies in County Tipperary. Details of the amount paid in each year is set out in the attached tabular statement. In the time available it has not been possible to provide this information in respect of North Tipperary only. Once the information comes to hand, I...
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together. The Forfás Annual Employment Survey reports on job gains and losses in companies that are clients of the industrial development agencies. Information is collected on an annualised basis and is aggregated at county level. I am informed by Enterprise Ireland (EI) that an amount of â¬5,997,767 was paid in grant aid to its client companies...
- Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The information requested is being collated and will be communicated to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: Enterprise Ireland has in place a structured response model where closures and downsizings of multinational companies (MNCs) and larger indigenous companies take place. The agreed response model is a speedy, effective and relatively positive outcome to closures and downsizings, leading to new business start-ups supported by EI or the County and City Enterprise Boards (CEBs). This model...
- Written Answers — Cost Competitiveness: Cost Competitiveness (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The issue of price differentials between this jurisdiction and elsewhere and particularly with our neighbouring jurisdiction in Northern Ireland and the UK has been a matter of concern for some time. The House will be aware that I have been engaging with all the elements in the retail sector to bring greater clarity as to the reasons for the differential in prices. My Department and its...
- Written Answers — Cost Competitiveness: Cost Competitiveness (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The issue of price differentials between this jurisdiction and elsewhere and particularly with our neighbouring jurisdiction in Northern Ireland and the UK has been a matter of concern for some time. The House will be aware that I have been engaging with all the elements in the retail sector to bring greater clarity as to the reasons for the differential in prices. My Department and its...
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The Industrial Development Agency employment figures are compiled annually in the Forfás Annual Employment Survey, the most up to date of which details employment figures up until 2008. The 2009 employment figures are currently being compiled and are due to be published at the end of February 2010. Details of the agency employment figures are set out in the following tabular statement....
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The Industrial Development Agency employment figures are compiled annually in the Forfás Annual Employment Survey, the most up to date of which details employment figures up until 2008. The 2009 employment figures are currently being compiled and are due to be published at the end of February 2010. Details of the agency employment figures are set out in the following tabular statement....
- Written Answers — Cost Competitiveness: Cost Competitiveness (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I am in regular contact with business leaders and representative groups around the country and also receive ongoing advice from my Department and the heads of the enterprise development agencies that report to my Department. These discussions assist in framing the Government's response to all aspects of the current economic situation. Prices across the economy have fallen substantially. The...
- Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: According to the most recent QNHS, Quarter 3 2009, employment has dropped by 71,500 and unemployment has increased by 184,200 in the past 5 years. QNHS Q3 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Employment 1,993,900 2,071,900 2,149,800 2,107,100 1,922,400 Unemployment 95,600 102,600 103,300 159,400 279,800 Source CSO Quarterly National Household Survey Quarter 3 The following table sets out the number...
- Written Answers — Small Business Initiatives: Small Business Initiatives (2 Feb 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together as they both relate to State sponsored initiatives to help small business access credit. In supporting small and medium enterprises, the Government's focus has been on actions to sustain a positive business environment, including the proper functioning of the banking system, allied with specific targeted supports for SMEs through my...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: Special leave is granted to non full-time representatives of staff associations or unions to attend meetings, conferences and training courses in accordance with the terms of the Department of Finance Circular 14/1980. The relevant figures are 2007, 10.5 days; 2008, 20 days; and 2009, 36 days.
- Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The Deputy is a former Minister and has been in the situation.
- Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I never said that.
- Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: That is a charge I will not accept.
- Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I will not accept the charge that I was not straight with the people of Limerick.
- Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I know Limerick as well as or better than some of the Deputies opposite.