Results 40,101-40,120 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Finances (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive and informative reply. If I were a thinking person - which I am not - and on the ground, I would come to the conclusion that the Minister would be open to a submission from the town council seeking permission to spend the moneys in an appropriate fashion in concert with its entitlement and requirements, that due regard would be had to its adherence...

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Finances (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: This is a simple matter that arises from a scenario whereby, through good management and prudent administration, Leixlip Town Council has achieved savings over the past number of years. We all subscribe to that as being important, progressive and admirable in the present climate. There are those of us who suggest that should have applied more in the past. The town council, having...

Order of Business (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: In the context of the ongoing debate on fraud and the difficulty of proving it in this jurisdiction, when is it intended to bring the criminal records information system Bill before the House? I understand the heads of the Bill, which will facilitate exchange of criminal records between member states of the European Union and other designated states, have already been published. There is an...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Issues (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 22. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he has monitored gains or losses in the domestic job sector in each of the past three years to date; if any particular issues have been identified as being fundamental in the creation of a conducive economic environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33522/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which this country remains competitive for foreign direct investment; the extent to which any particular issues have been identified as obstacles in attracting such investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33521/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding options available to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who wishes to pursue a third level course in social care in Athlone Institute of Technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33835/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Issues (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which science and innovation has assisted in job creation in respect of both the manufacturing and service sectors including the domestic economy in each of the past three years and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33654/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which this country remains an attractive location for foreign direct investment notwithstanding the unhelpful allegations that this jurisdiction was being used as a tax haven; the initiatives taken to counter such allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33655/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he continues to counter allegations of existence of a tax haven here with a view to ensuring that such allegations are not allowed to undermine international confidence and impede Foreign Direct Investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33658/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Funding (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which Foreign Direct and indigenous investors creating employment in the manufacturing, services and/or domestic/retail economy have been able to avail of European Grant Aid under the heading of Research, Innovation and Science; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33656/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he continues to monitor any inhibitive inflation in the economy which might impede or discourage indigenous or Foreign Direct Investment in employment generating projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33657/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he continuously monitors this country’s economic competitiveness; if any particular issues have been identified as disincentives in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33659/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Support Services (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total number of incentives currently available to employers to increase their workforce in the short and medium term with particular reference to alleviation of the numbers of long-term unemployed and youth unemployed; if he will indicate the number of such positions taken up to date; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector Issues (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he continues to monitor the various contributing factors in the closure of retail outlets with consequent job losses; if high rents/rates has emerged as a contributing factor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33661/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights Issues (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will examine the situation whereby workers from non-EU countries who have been in full-time employment, paid their taxes and were of the understanding that their works permits had been updated and in order and who now find that they were/are illegally employed obviously through no fault of their own with a view to ensuring...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Numbers (10 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total number of jobs created and jobs lost in County Kildare in each of the past three years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33663/13]

Order of Business (9 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Turn on the tap.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: No.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Given the ever-increasing evidence of the number of crimes, sometimes a multiplicity of crimes, being committed by persons while on bail, might it be possible to bring the bail Bill before the House with some urgency ? Similarly, I refer to the proposed legislation to deal with corporate crime. Both Bills are required as a matter of urgency. When might they appear before the House?

Order of Business (9 Jul 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach.