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Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (17 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: The FÁS/Enterprise Ireland National Registrar of Trainers (NRT) was established in 2004. The role of the NRT is to operate as an independent approval mechanism for the inclusion of trainers and training organisations on the National Register. I understand that the Registrar for the National Register of Trainers is not aware of any difficulties in accrediting trainers for the Construction...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (17 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: I understand that FÁS has developed a series of training/assessment programmes to comply with Construction Skills Certificate Scheme legislative requirements. FÁS is working closely with the relevant industry and regulatory bodies to minimise possible delays which may occur in relation to three specific courses.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: The information relating to work carried out for my Department during 2007, and for which my Department was the lead Department, is set out in the following tabular statement. In relation to consultancies engaged by the Agencies, this is a day-to-day operational matter for the Agencies concerned and one in which I have no function. Name of Consultants Individual or Firm Amount Earned...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: The Government recognises the value of international work and travel programmes for students. They contribute to the development of lasting links with other countries and provide valuable experience for students themselves. The operation of Work In Ireland programmes is overseen by the Department of Foreign Affairs. That Department, in cooperation with my Department and the Department of...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that this application was returned to the employer for completion on the 31/10/2007 and to-date they have no record of the completed application being returned to the Section.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (17 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: Employment data in respect of companies supported by the Enterprise Agencies is collated by Forfás on a county-wide basis. The following table outlines the full-time jobs created in enterprise agency supported firms (Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland) in County Dublin in the years 2002 to 2007 inclusive. Full time permanent employment in enterprise agency supported firms in Co. Dublin...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (17 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of the significance of the job losses for Tallaght and every effort is being made to create new employment opportunities in the area. The Industrial Development agencies under the aegis of my Department are adopting a coordinated approach in dealing with the situation and in making the companies aware of the supports available to assist their workforces. At present, IDA...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (17 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: I have had enquiries made into the matter and am not aware that job losses are envisaged by the business referred to by the Deputy. I would be grateful therefore if the Deputy could provide me with any additional information available to him.

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (17 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: Community Employment (CE) is an active labour market programme designed to provide eligible long term unemployed people and other disadvantaged persons (including those with a disability) with an opportunity to engage in useful work within their communities on a fixed term basis. CE helps unemployed people to re-enter the active workforce by breaking their experience of unemployment through a...

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (17 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: The increase in the live register figures in the year to March 2008 in County Waterford is consistent with the level of increase in the live register in the South-East region as a whole. The Department of Social and Family Affairs maintains the Live Register. The total number of people recorded on the live register for March, 2008 is 197,992. The Live Register is not designed to measure...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (17 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: State support for enterprise and job creation is channelled through the industrial development agencies. While I may give general policy directives to the agencies, I am precluded under the Acts from giving directives regarding individual undertakings, or from giving preference to one area over others. The recent job losses in Longford are regretted. However, some level of job losses is...

Written Answers — Science and Technology Groups: Science and Technology Groups (17 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: The Science Foundation Ireland/DELL Scholarship — Young Women in Engineering aims to attract and encourage more high-achieving young women into third-level education in engineering disciplines. The Scholarship is supported by DELL which supplies all the scholars with laptop computers. The scheme was introduced in academic year 2006 / 2007 so to date awards were made in 2006 / 2007 and 2007...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (10 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 and 110 together. The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me they have requested some additional information from the employer in relation to this case. On receipt of that information a decision will be made on this application.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (10 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: My Department does not provide direct funding or grants to businesses but provides funding to a number of State Agencies, including the County and City Enterprise Boards, Enterprise Ireland and FÁS, through whom assistance is delivered directly to businesses. The 35 County and City Enterprise Boards provide a source of support to small businesses with 10 employees or fewer. Subject to...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (10 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: Employment data in respect of companies supported by the Enterprise Agencies is collated by Forfás on a county-wide basis. The following table outlines the full-time jobs created in enterprise agency supported firms (Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland) in County Dublin in the years 2000 to 2007 inclusive. Full time permanent employment in enterprise agency supported firms in Co. Dublin...

Written Answers — Small Business Forum: Small Business Forum (10 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: The measures outlined in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 546 of 26 September 2007 clearly ensure that there continues to be a supportive environment for small business in Ireland and show the Government's commitment to the small business sector. A copy of the Third Progress Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations is available on my Department's website (www.entemp.ie)...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (10 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: The target of 25% is intended to be achieved by 2012, consistent with the approach being adopted by the European Union in its burden reduction programme. All Government Departments have been instructed to initially list the information obligations arising out of laws and regulations which impose an administrative burden on the business sector and put in place the necessary personnel and...

Written Answers — Science and Technology Groups: Science and Technology Groups (10 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: The overall investment in the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation 2006-2013 is predicated on the basis of equal access to opportunities arising for careers in Research and Development. There are complex historical, cultural and social factors militating against proportionate take up by women of science-based careers. For example, re-establishing oneself following a period of...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (10 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that the last valid permit in respect of the above named expired on the 11/2/2008 and there is no record of any new application concerning this individual.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (9 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that an Appeal has been lodged in this case. A decision on this Appeal will be made in the near future.