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Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section has indicated that they received an application in respect of the above named on the 12/12/2006. This application cannot be considered until the applicant's immigration status has been resolved with the immigration authorities. However, in the event that her immigration status is resolved then the Employment Permits Section would look favourably on the work...

Written Answers — Competition Legislation: Competition Legislation (27 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: I understand that both the Health Services Executive (HSE) and the Department of Health separately received legal advice on the interpretation and application of the Competition Act 2002. Section 4 of that Act prohibits anti-competitive practices, such as price fixing, by "undertakings". An "undertaking" is defined in the Act as "a person being an individual, a body corporate or an...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (27 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following tabular statement: Address of Building Fully Accessible Not accessible 23 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Yes Davitt House, Dublin 2 Yes Earlsfort Centre, Dublin 2, Plans are in train for disability access in 2008 No Companies Registration Office, Parnell House, Dublin 1 Yes Office of The Director of Corporate...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: The breakdown of the cost of running the press office (inclusive of salaries) of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment for the first 3 quarters of 2007 are as follows: 2007 Total Cost â'¬ 1st Quarter 72,389.05 2nd Quarter 100,578.63 3rd Quarter 74,893.67

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (27 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: The websites run by my Department are set out on the following tabular statement. In relation to websites run by the agencies, these websites are a vital tool for all agencies in providing information to their clients and to the wider public. The establishment and running of such sites is a day-to-day operational matter for the agencies concerned and one in which I have no function. ...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section has indicated that the issue of any renewal permit, including a Work Authorisation, can only be considered when it transpires that the foreign national concerned worked for the full term of the existing permit. If there is any break in employment then this constitutes a new application. I understand that a new Green Card Permit issued in respect of the above...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (27 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: My Department has a very broad remit with many Offices of the Department, as well as Agencies, charged with carrying out their specific remit as well as acting in an advisory role. In general, I am accountable to Dáil Éireann in respect of the legislative basis and policy framework for these Bodies. However, I am not accountable for their "day-to-day" operational activities. These Offices...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (27 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: The procedures followed are in compliance with the Data Protection Act, and include technical safeguards in respect of personal data. To date my Department has assigned responsibility to thirteen Data Controllers who are responsible for all aspects of personal information held in my Department. These appointments are reviewed annually to ensure that all existing and new areas of work within...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (22 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: The management of IDA Ireland's industrial property portfolio, including the purchase and disposal of property, is a day-to-day operational matter for the Agency as part of the statutory responsibility assigned to it by the Oireachtas and not a matter in which I have a function. However, I have brought your concerns to the attention of the Secretary of IDA Ireland and asked that he reply...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (22 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: The information requested by the Deputy was contained in my reply to Questions Nos. 317 and 318 on 2nd October, 2007, to his party colleague, Deputy Varadkar, and the situation has not changed since. For ease of reference for the Deputy, I am setting out the information in the following table: Name of Board, Body, Authority, Agency or Quango Date Established Date of Abolition No of Members...

Written Answers — National Household Survey: National Household Survey (21 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: According to the latest detailed information available from the Central Statistics Office's Quarterly National Household Survey for Quarter 2 of this year, the following are the breakdowns in relation to 16-18 year olds' participation in training and employment: 20.1% of those aged 16-18 were engaged in employment; 14.6% of those aged 16-18 were engaged in training. This includes all courses...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: There has been 3 additional Ministers of State appointed to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in 2007, of which, only one and his staff is paid by this Department. The estimate of the cost of salaries for the Minister of State and his staff is €461,253 per annum. Pension contributions are deducted based on the PRSI class of each individual. The additional Minister of...

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (21 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 provides consumers with certain contractual rights when purchasing goods and services. These rights essentially relate to the merchantable quality of goods offered for sale and the requirements of diligence in relation to the manner in which services are supplied. The Act does not convey any specific statutory right enabling a consumer to...

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (21 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: For the year 2007, the total budget for IDA Ireland, covering the Agency's capital and current spend, was €296.761m. made up of €140.743m. from the Exchequer and €156.018m. own resource income. Of this figure an amount of €116.669m. has been spent up to 31st October 2007. It should be noted, however, that grant payments to industry, which comprise the major portion of IDA's capital...

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (21 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: The following tables set out, on a regional and county basis, the number of permanent jobs, in Enterprise Agency (Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Shannon Development, Údarás na Gaeltachta) assisted Manufacturing and International Services firms in 2005 and 2006. Employment data in respect of companies supported by the Enterprise Agencies is collated by Forfás on an annual basis and...

Written Answers — Conflicts of Interest: Conflicts of Interest (21 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: No declarations of a conflict of interest have been made by advisers in my Department since my appointment in September 2004. My Department would not be aware of any such declarations made personally to my predecessor, the then Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms. Mary Harney).

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (21 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: The consultancies engaged by my Department from 1st January –31st October, 2007 are 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. 2007 Name of Consultants Purpose of Consultancy Total Cost to date Projects Completed Yes/No Indecon...

Written Answers — Complaints Procedures: Complaints Procedures (21 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: My Department has a formal complaints procedure in place since 2003 to deal with any complaints from members of the public about the manner in which the Department delivers on its Customer Charter. The Department ensures that any complaint received from a member of the public is properly investigated and responded to and also ensures that, where possible, the causes giving rise to any...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (21 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: The amount spent by my Department on advertising and promotional campaigns in each year since 2002 is as follows- €493,296 in 2002, €528,952 in 2003, €574,142 in 2004, €661,061 in 2005, €713,695 in 2006 and €596,664 to date in 2007. The amount spent by my Department on television, radio, print media and internet media since 2002 to date in tabular form is as follows: Year T.V...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Nov 2007)

Micheál Martin: A review of efficiency savings is carried out by my Department each year in accordance with the terms of the Administrative Budget Agreement between my Department and the Department of Finance. The Agreement requires my Department to achieve efficiency savings equivalent to 2% of the total basic running cost of the Department each year. These efficiencies may be achieved, for example, by...