Results 48,121-48,140 of 51,015 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (27 Sep 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Census 2006 Preliminary Report results are likely to be used by my Department for general economic commentary, for comparing our demographic indicators with other economies and, indeed, in informing our labour market policy considerations on issues such as employment, training and migration. Equally, the enterprise development and advisory agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland...

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

Micheál Martin: I am very concerned about the job losses announced in the company and their impact on the workers, their families and the local communities. Finding alternative employment for the workers is a priority for the State Development agencies and IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and FÁS will play their part in developing a way forward for the workers. The role of FÁS, the State Training agency,...

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

Micheál Martin: The next Trade Mission that I will lead is to Canada, from 16th to 20th October next. This event has been organised by Enterprise Ireland (EI) and at this late stage the details of the various events have been decided and the list of companies participating has been finalised, as logistical arrangements need to be settled some weeks in advance. The procedure in Enterprise Ireland for...

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, including its regions and areas. The agency hosted 2 visits to County Kildare in the past twelve months, one to Naas and one to Athy. The Agency has maintained contact with the companies involved with a view to securing investment, if possible. IDA Ireland's strategy for...

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

Micheál Martin: I am very concerned about the job losses in the companies concerned and the impact on the workers, their families and the local communities. Finding alternative employment for the workers is a priority for the State Development agencies and accordingly IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and FÁS will play their part in developing a way forward. The role of the training agency FÁS is...

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, including its regions and areas. The agency hosted 19 visits to Limerick and 6 visits to Clare since the beginning of 2006. So far this year no visits have been hosted to North Tipperary. Ultimately, decisions regarding where to locate, including what areas to visit as...

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

Micheál Martin: The issue of job creation is a day-to-day operational matter for the industrial development agencies and relevant County Enterprise Boards, and not one in which I have a direct role. IDA Ireland continues to market South County Dublin, including Tallaght and its environs, as a potential location for new foreign direct investment (FDI), in order to secure new investment and additional jobs...

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

Micheál Martin: The Work Permits section of my Department has informed me that the new Spousal and Dependent Work Permit Scheme will be available on an exceptional basis to dependants resident in the State who have reached the age of 18. These applications will be dealt with strictly on a case-by-case basis and can only be considered for dependents whose immigration status in the State is in order. The...

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

Micheál Martin: I have asked that the Working Group, to be chaired by my Department, report to me with outline proposals by the end of April, 2007.

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. The management of its property portfolio is a day-to-day operational matter for the Agency as part of its statutory responsibilities and not a matter in which my Department or I have a direct role. The site where the Business Centre is located has been identified by...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Work Permit Section of my Department returned an application in this case recently on the basis that the Department believes that a suitable employee from within the enlarged EU can fill the position. The employer was notified of this decision in writing. The employer may appeal this decision to my Department.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Work Permit section of my Department informs me that there is no record of a valid work permit application having been received in respect of the above named individual. Incomplete or incorrect applications are returned to the employer to be amended.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Work Permit section of my Department took a decision to refuse this application on the basis that it is not for a highly paid or highly skilled job. Since the accession of the 10 new member states employers should look to the wider EU in the first instance to source labour needs that are not highly skilled or highly paid.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled by my Department but is not yet complete. Given the broad range of organisations and activities involved, my Department is unable to supply the material sought by the Deputy within the timescale requested. Officials in my Department are however, well advanced in bringing together the information sought by the Deputy which I will...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The issue of property maintenance is a day-to-day issue for the enterprise development agencies of my Department and is one in which I have no direct function. The figures for County Clare as set out as follows cover maintenance expenditure on both vacant and occupied property. Given the significant number of property units Shannon Development has in County Clare, the sub county breakdown...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (6 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The issue of job creation in North Tipperary is a day-to-day issue for the enterprise development agencies of my Department, namely IDA Ireland, Shannon Development and the North Tipperary County Enterprise Board and is one in which I have no direct function. IDA Midwest region consists of Counties Clare, Limerick, North Tipperary and North Kerry. The attractiveness of North Tipperary for...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Work Permit section of my Department took a decision to refuse this application on the basis that it is not for a highly paid or highly skilled job. Since the accession of the 10 new member states employers should look to the wider EU in the first instance to source labour needs that are not highly skilled or highly paid. The Work Permit Section is in a position to consider issuing a work...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (6 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: IDA Ireland is the agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Ireland and its regions and Enterprise Ireland has responsibility for the development of indigenous industry. Both Agencies work in close co-operation with one another and are actively working with a range of other bodies, including county development boards, private developers,...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (6 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The promotion and facilitation of industrial development is a day to day matter for the industrial development agencies and relevant county enterprise boards, and not one in which I am directly involved. IDA Ireland informs me that it continues to market South Tipperary as a potential location for new foreign direct investment, in order to secure new investment and additional jobs for the...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Work Permit Section has confirmed that applications for work permits in respect of the individuals concerned were refused on the 4th May, 2006 in line with my Department's policy to only consider work permit applications for highly skilled and highly paid positions that are not possible to fill from within the EEA. Following an appeal by the employer, this decision was upheld by the work...