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Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: I am responding in the form of a rhetorical question.

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: Surely I am entitled to respond in the form of a rhetorical question, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: There are a number of definitions in the prepared script.

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: I work with my Green Party colleagues. I accept Deputy Quinn's point. The Department's carbon footprint is not known. There are different ways of measuring it. Different methods of calculation are used both nationally and internationally.

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: We will have to agree a model. Equally, I accept there is a lack of comprehensive data on energy consumption in public sector buildings generally, not just in our Department. I suspect that is the case across the public sector.

Energy Conservation. (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The collation of specific data will be essential for developing a greater understanding of future progress in reducing emissions from this sector. We anticipate responding to further questions on this matter later in the year.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: That is not correct.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: My Department has been making good progress in regard to the relocation of 250 posts to Carlow under the Government's Decentralisation Programme. The following business units/Offices of my Department have been selected as part of the Decentralisation Programme and will be relocated in the new decentralised office: Companies Registration Office/Registry of Friendly Societies; National...

Written Answers — Corporate Enforcement: Corporate Enforcement (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: I have no function in relation to investigations undertaken under the Company Law Enforcement Act, 2001 by the Director of Corporate Enforcement. Under the Act, the Director is an independent statutory office-holder. Section 12(5) of the Act provides that the Director shall be independent in the performance of his or her functions.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permit section of my Department informs me that, to date, no renewal work permit application has been received in the section.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that a work permit was issued recently in this case.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that an application was received in the section on 9 May 2007 and that it will be dealt with in the near future.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: Labour Relations Commission: No appointments were made since 24 May 2007 to date. 6 rights commissioner vacancies exist. Those selected to fill these vacancies have been notified and arrangements regarding their appointments are being finalised. 1 rights commissioner vacancy is anticipated to arise up to and including 1 January 2008. No vacancies exist on the board of the Labour Relations...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permit Section of my Department informs me that a work permit application was received in the office on 23 April 2007 and that it will be dealt with in the near future.

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Management of the IDA property portfolio is a day to day operational matter for the Agency and is not one in which I have a function. As part of their marketing strategy IDA Ireland always has a range of buildings available for promotion to clients throughout the country. I understand from the Agency that nationally there is a total of 47,227 sq.metres of vacant space in properties which...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department has informed me that a work permit is not required for an employee married to an Irish citizen. The person concerned may regularize their residential status by contacting the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The EQUAL Programme is funded by the European Social Fund and seeks to identify and address fundamental forms of discrimination and inequality in the labour market through the development of new and innovative policies and practices initiated by EQUAL Development Partnerships. The Programme started in 2000 and ends in 2007. EQUAL has been delivered in two Rounds. In total up to 75% of the...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: A key element of IDA Ireland's strategy for Waterford is to progress the development of a knowledge-based economy so that the County and particularly the Gateway of Waterford can compete both nationally and internationally for quality and sustainable foreign direct investment. The Agency recognises that significant progress has taken place in recent years and a number of major infrastructural...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that an application was received in the section on 9 May 2007 and that it will be dealt with in the near future.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Micheál Martin: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that an application was received in the section on 6 May 2007 and that it will be dealt with in the near future.