Results 4,561-4,580 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I will revert to the Deputy, I am not aware of any response.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: No, work is ongoing between the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the European Commission. The Commission has expressed serious concerns about the operational programme. It is working through those on the basis of having mapping completed of Natura 2000 sites and it is hoped that on that basis, the Commission...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Yes.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I remember the nitrates directive taking ten years.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Minister of State is anxious to bring in a child care amendment Bill that will put a new scheme in place on a statutory basis.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: He is working through a considerable number of commitments he has given in the context of new child care policy and the appointment of additional social workers to the service. I am not sure of a date but I will revert to the Deputy.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Until such time as the Government has decided on the budget, I am not in a position to say when the social welfare Bill will be before the House.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Of course. If we must introduce measures that have an impact from 1 January, a social welfare Bill must be introduced prior to Christmas. It all depends on the decisions the Government will make and we must wait until the day of the budget to find them out.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Deputy is making an assumption on the basis of something that has not been decided and, therefore, I am not in a position to advise the House.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There is no date for that Bill, as the Deputy is aware. I can ask the Minister to provide an updated briefing on what this Bill entails with the relevant people in the Department. As a former Minister for Agriculture and Food, I know this will have a significant impact on the way we deal with veterinary medicine and animal husbandry. Consultation is taking place on that basis, working...

Estimates for Public Services 2009 (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I move the following Supplementary Estimates:

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 11, Supplementary Estimates for Public Services, [Votes 7 and 12], back from committee; and No. 24, the National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009, Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 4.45 p.m. today and business shall be interrupted on the conclusion of Question...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I agree with Deputy Shatter that this is important legislation. All Members of this House have participated fully in the deliberations on it. There were 29.5 hours of discussion on Second Stage, 42 hours of discussion on Committee Stage and on Report Stage, including today, there will be 14.25 hours. That is almost 86 hours of deliberation on this legislation. It must then go to the...

Written Answers — Business Initiatives: Business Initiatives (5 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The All-Island Halo Business Angels Network was launched on 28 September 2009. Halo Business Angels Network (HBAN), is a new initiative that is available throughout Ireland. It aims to link early stage entrepreneurs looking for funding with potential angel investors with ambitious plans to increase the level of funding for new and growing businesses in Ireland. Led by InterTradeIreland and...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (4 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: On Wednesday 9th September, 2009, IFF announced the proposed closure of the plant and the possible loss of up to 95 jobs. IDA Ireland met with IFF on a number of occasions in recent months in both Ireland and the US. Consolidation of Drogheda was discussed with a view to adding some additional activities during which IDA outlined a number of supports that could be provided if the investment...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (3 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: In the current global economic climate, multinational companies are restructuring their global operations leading to global job cuts. Ireland therefore will inevitably be affected. On a daily basis, IDA Ireland is working with its client companies making every effort to keep their operations in Ireland and minimise job losses. Despite this, Ireland continues to be an attractive location for...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (3 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The management of IDA Ireland's industrial property portfolio is a day-to-day operational matter for the agency, as part of the statutory responsibility assigned to it by the Oireachtas, and it is not a matter in which the Minister of the day has any involvement. The use to which IDA property can be put is prescribed by legislation and the disposal of property for any alternative use requires...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The proposed introduction of a carbon tax is a commitment in the renewed programme for Government and is in response to our international obligations under the Kyoto Protocol to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. Work is under way to design a carbon tax that will reflect our commitment and obligation to address climate change challenges. A crucial consideration in forming a carbon tax...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (3 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: IDA Ireland is the agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Ireland and its regions. The marketing of individual areas for new or expansion FDI investments and jobs is a day-to-day operational matter for the agency and not one in which I have a function. IDA Ireland's strategy for County Meath has been to promote the county as part of a...

Written Answers — FÁS Expenditure Budgets: FÁS Expenditure Budgets (3 Nov 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The budget for FÁS each year since its establishment in January 1988 under the Labour Services Act 1987 is set out in the attached table. Year Annual Budget Non-Capital €millions Capital Additions€millions 2009 1,070.696 10.000 2008 1,061.500 25.107 2007 1,032.495 35.804 2006 939.125 48.366 2005 908.770 37.299 2004 827.500 20.263 2003 813.313 13.359 2002 857.466 11.564 2001...