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Job Losses. (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: This is an important point. I did not interrupt the Deputy and it is important in a debate such as this that we put facts on the table. In August 2005, there were 1,605 people on the live register in Ballina. The most recent data available, which are for August 2006, show that the number has fallen to 1,448.

Job Losses. (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: Going back four years to August 2002, the figure for Ballina was 528 higher than now, with 1,976 people on the live register. The Deputy's use of the words "unemployment blackspot" to describe a growing and developing town does nothing to help its position regarding future investment.

Job Losses. (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: That negative profile does nothing to help any agency attract anything. We will make every effort regarding indigenous industry and to attract foreign direct investment, but overall the message that must emanate from Mayo is that we are open for all kinds of investment, including those that use the natural resources of our seas.

Job Losses. (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: What is going on with the campaign regarding the oil discoveries off the Mayo coast does nothing to enhance the county's external perception as a place where one can do business.

Company Closures. (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputies for raising these matters. I appreciate Deputy Cregan's very constructive approach in his opening statement by trying to look for a way forward to see whether we can salvage something from yesterday's pessimistic announcement of the appointment of a liquidator and next month's High Court hearing in the matter. I thank Deputy Neville for raising it, and appreciate his...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: As part of a response to the shortage of qualified labour in the health sector, a fast-track Work Visa/Work Authorisation scheme was introduced in 2000 to facilitate the immigration of suitably qualified medical professionals including physiotherapists. The Work Permits section of my Department has informed me that the number of permits issued in respect of physiotherapists for 2005 and from...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Work Permits section of my Department has informed me that this application was refused and that the employer has appealed but the original decision in this case was upheld. I should add that, in the aftermath of EU Enlargement, it is Government policy that employers should be able to source nearly all of their workforce needs from within the EU. Accordingly, only in cases where...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 933 and 934 together. The Small Business Forum, which I set up last year, and whose report I published in May, were asked by me to examine the overall current environment for conducting small business in Ireland and to advise on the adequacy and appropriateness of public policy responses in the context of that environment. In carrying out their review the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: The person concerned was employed on a short-term contract as a Temporary Service Attendant. His contract was due to expire on 12 May 2006. His contract was extended until 28 July 2006 to allow for a number of appeals he made in writing and orally. The Secretary General of the Department, having fully considered the matter, and following legal advice from the Office of the Attorney...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Health and Safety Authority, which is the body responsible for enforcement of occupational safety and health legislation in Ireland, has conducted a pilot programme in relation to the Voluntary Protection Programme. This pilot programme, which commenced in 2004, arose out of a joint EU/US meeting that considered areas for practical co-operation between the EU and US. The programme is...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Work Permits section of my Department has informed me that they have no record of a valid application in this case.

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: Present policy is that participation on FÁS employment schemes has an upper age limit of 65 years of age. Under this arrangement FÁS may provide funds to community based employers to cover participant costs until the day before his/her 66th birthday. As the Deputy is aware, as FÁS is not the employer of scheme participants, any employer may choose to continue to employ individuals beyond...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: IDA Ireland is the Agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Ireland. During 2005 the Agency hosted one first-time site visit to both Westport and Castlebar. The Agency is maintaining contact with the companies involved with a view to securing investment, if possible. Unfortunately, IDA was unable to secure visits to any of the other...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: I am informed by FÁS and the Community Services Unit, West region, that a significant proportion of its complement of CE places has been allocated. FÁS West region, is however still in a position to accommodate some new entrants and up to 30 vacancies are now in the process of being filled.

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: Finding alternative employment for the workers in question is a priority for the State Development agencies. The Industrial Training agency FÁS has briefed all staff on the range of services available to them and many of them continue to participate in the various programmes run by the agency. Since the announcement of the job losses, Enterprise Ireland has participated at a number of...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 949 and 959 together. The company has not returned any grant aid to Enterprise Ireland. Discussions between Enterprise Ireland and the company concerning grant aid to the plant at Rooskey, Co. Roscommon are still continuing. Progress is being made on the negotiations and it is expected that a conclusion will be reached which will take account of a very...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: I am aware of the ECJ ruling that the Deputy has referred to. The September 12 decision from the ECJ confirms the earlier Opinion issued by the Court that the UK Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC) rules restrict the freedom of establishment principle and are only justified to the extent that they are applied to counter "wholly artificial arrangements". Taxation is of course the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: My Department has been making good progress in the relocation of 250 posts to Carlow under the Government's Decentralisation Programme. The number of posts in Business Units decentralising to Carlow, as at 15th September, is 280. Having regard to the agreed staffing protocols governing decentralisation, my Department has approached all General Service staff who expressed a first preference...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the implementation of the RAPID and CLÁR Programmes resides with the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. My Department's contribution to the RAPID Programme is being delivered by FÁS through FÁS Community Services, the Local Employment Service and FÁS Training Services. The Community Employment Programme, constitutes a major element of FÁS Community...

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: Consumers enjoy certain statutory protections from the activities of unscrupulous traders. The Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 requires that in every contract for the supply of a service where the supplier is acting in the course of a business, the following terms are implied: that the supplier has the necessary skill to render the service, that he will supply the service with...

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