Results 48,141-48,160 of 51,015 for speaker:Micheál Martin

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (6 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: Funds are in place to address the requirements to which the Deputy refers. I am informed by FÁS that its High Support Process (HSP) is a flexible process designed to assist FÁS Employment Services Officers (ESOs) in implementing a range of responses to meet the needs of individuals who are experiencing major employability barriers in progressing from unemployment to employment in the open...

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

Micheál Martin: The Industrial Development agencies are promoting County Waterford in order to increase the flow of potential investors for the County and to convert any suitable investment projects into job opportunities particularly for Dungarvan and the surrounding area where possible. This is being done in conjunction with an inter agency forum which was established by the Waterford County Manager...

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

Micheál Martin: The number of positions in State bodies under the aegis of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment that are affected by the increase in non-executive chairpersons' fees of State bodies recently sanctioned by the Government is 15.

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

Micheál Martin: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the following table. A number of Task Forces were established between 1997 and 2001 in response to job losses in particular areas. However, the practice of creating such Task Forces changed after the establishment of County Development Boards, as the Boards were seen to be best placed to oversee any additional response required to job...

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

Micheál Martin: At present there are 7 vacant properties in Waterford on which IDA Ireland has long term lease agreements. All these premises are located in the Waterford Industrial Estate. These leases, which are 35-year leases, were entered into between 1983 and 1989. The outstanding balance of the leases is 11 years on average. The outstanding amount due on the balance of the leases is €5,195,810. It is...

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

Micheál Martin: My Department incurs expenditure in relation to media and advertising mainly to comply with statutory requirements. Since 2002 the expenditure incurred by my Department is listed as follows: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 € € € € € National Newspapers 170,297 261,797 116,858 232,599 83,509 Provincial Newspapers 2,386 175 2,733 4,090 272 Magazines Nil...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (6 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: Between the period 1st July, 2005, to 31st December, 2005, FÁS grant-aided the Lucan Disability Action Group Social Economy Programme a total of €52,656.07. Information concerning funding provided for the remainder of the twelve month period, and agreed in the future, would be available from Pobal.

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

Micheál Martin: State support for enterprise and job creation is channelled through the industrial development agencies. Both EI and IDA are actively promoting and encouraging new investments and jobs for Counties Laois and Offaly and are also working with existing clients in the county with a view to helping them expand and or move their activities up the value chain. In the period from 2000 to 2005...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (5 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The number of people on Community Employment at year-end 2002 was 24,991 at a total cost of €323 million. In order to bring the expected total level of 2006 places to 24,991, I am informed by FÁS that the estimated required total budget would be in the region of €364 million and that the current 2006 budget for Community Employment is €324 million.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (5 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 to 320, inclusive, together. Support for job creation and investment in individual counties and regions is a day-to-day operational matter for the development agencies as part of their responsibility under the Industrial Development Acts. While I may give general policy directives to the agencies I am precluded under the Acts from giving directives...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (5 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: Particulars of Public Relations Consultants appointed directly by my Department or its offices are set out in the tables. The purpose of the contracts was to improve public awareness across a range of issues including entitlements to the National Minimum Wage and Work Life Balance Campaigns. 2002 Name of Company Nature of Project Amount paid during 2002 € QMP D'Arcy ...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The information requested by the Deputy cannot be provided within the timescale available. Officials of my Department are currently compiling the data. I will have the information forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is compiled.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The breakdown of the staffing complement of those currently employed in the two offices of the Ministers of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is outlined in Table 1. Table 1 Office Office of the Minister for Labour Affairs (Mr. Tony Killeen TD) Departmental Office 1 Higher Executive Officer Constituency Office 1 Personal Assistant Office of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The information in relation to staffing of my office is set out in the tables. Staffing of Private Office 1 Higher Executive Officer (Private Secretary) 2 Executive Officers 5 Clerical Officers Total: 8 staff The staff in the table above are civil servants. Constituency Office 2.8 Clerical Officers (Civil Servants) 1.5 Personal Assistants (non-civil servants) 1 Personal...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (5 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: My Department incurred the expenditure listed below on advertising in newspapers (national/provincial) magazines and electronic media since 2002. 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 € € € € € Newspapers 172,683 261,972 119,592 236,689 83,781 Magazines Nil Nil 2,178.00 39,927.00 Nil Electronic Media Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (5 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 327 together. 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 twenty four site visits to Athlone and two each to Mullingar and Longford during 2005. There were eight site visits to Tullamore during the year, but no site visits...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (4 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The above named individual entered the State on a Holiday Working Visa. This person could be the subject of a work permit application and the normal requirements would apply. If successful this permit would only take effect from the date of expiry of the Holiday Working Visa. The issue as to whether she can remain in the State while making an application for a work permit is a matter for my...

Written Answers — Property Management Companies: Property Management Companies (4 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: The basic principle in company law is that the shareholders or members control the company. If the builders resign their membership the remaining shareholders control the company and may take decisions accordingly. If the remaining shareholders in this particular instance believe that the builders have breached company law they should make a complaint to the Office of the Director of...

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (4 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: I would ask the Deputy to please contact my office to discuss any inaccuracies that he perceives were included in previous replies to Dáil Éireann questions in relation to EU regulation 2064/97.

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (4 Jul 2006)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 384 to 386, inclusive, together. Potential participants on any Enterprise Ireland organised trade event are canvassed in advance to ascertain their interest in becoming involved. The canvass is based on existing exporters to that particular market; potential exporters identified by Enterprise Ireland and companies which Enterprise Ireland has previously worked...