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Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (8 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 to 137, inclusive, together. On 21 December 2005, the European Commission adopted new Regional Aid Guidelines for 2007-2013. The Regional Aid Guidelines govern the areas in which Member States may grant regional aid, more commonly known as investment aid. Investment aid is intended to promote the economic development of certain disadvantaged areas within...

Written Answers — Job Initiative: Job Initiative (8 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: On 10 November 2004, I announced, effective from that date, there will be no compulsory lay-offs on the Job Initiative Scheme (JI). Participants who remain on JI will have their contracts renewed indefinitely. Community Employment (CE) is an active labour market programme designed to provide eligible long-term unemployed people and other disadvantaged persons with an opportunity to engage in...

Written Answers — State Aid Rules: State Aid Rules (7 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 254 and 255 together. On 21 December 2005, the European Commission adopted new Regional Aid Guidelines for 2007-2013. The Regional Aid Guidelines govern the areas in which Member States may grant regional aid, more commonly known as investment aid. Investment aid is intended to promote the economic development of certain disadvantaged areas within the European...

Written Answers — Employment Action Plan: Employment Action Plan (7 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Western Region consists of the counties of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. The following tabular statement shows that total permanent employment in agency-assisted companies in the Western region has risen from 22,455 in 1996 to 28,778 in 2005. This represents a marginal increase from 9.1% to 9.6% of total agency supported employment in the region. Support for job creation and investment in...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (7 Jun 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 informs me that it 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...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (7 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: The administration of the Community Enterprise Centre (CEC) scheme is a day-to-day matter for Enterprise Ireland, and not one in which I am directly involved. Enterprise Ireland advertised the 2006 CEC scheme in a public call for proposals in the national press on 19 and 20 January 2006. The closing date for receipt of applications was 27 April 2006. The Scheme is a competitive one and all...

Leaders' Questions. (7 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: It was a total lie that Deputy Rabbitte never retracted, and there have been many more since.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: There have been many more lies since then.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: We do not like inquiries Deputy Rabbitte has because they do not go by the truth but by his version of the truth and his spin on it.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: Not at all. I am getting back at him.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: What about a two-stage process?

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (1 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Work Permit Section has confirmed that an application for a work permit in respect of the above individual was refused in August, 2005 in line with my Department's policy to only consider work permit applications for highly skilled and highly paid positions which are not possible to fill from within the EEA and on the grounds that the company had been dissolved. The employer was notified...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (1 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Work Permit Section has confirmed that an application for a work permit in respect of the above individual was refused on 23 May, 2006 in line with my Department's policy to only consider work permit applications for highly skilled and highly paid positions which are not possible to fill from within the EEA. The employer was notified of this decision in writing and of the right of appeal....

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (1 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Work Permit Section of my Department has informed me that applications for work permits in respect of the above individuals were refused on 8 March 2006. New work permit applications are only being considered for skilled positions where it is not possible to recruit suitable persons from within the EEA. In ethnic restaurants where there is significant investment, significant employment of...

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (31 May 2006)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Senators for their constructive engagement with this legislation. We are very satisfied with its content as for the first time policy on economic migration has been put on a sound statutory footing. It will provide a positive framework for the further development of the economy and significant protection for workers so that they may not be exploited or abused. If they are the...

Leaders' Questions. (31 May 2006)

Micheál Martin: Everywhere I go it is the first question I am asked.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (31 May 2006)

Micheál Martin: On Report Stage in the Dáil, I indicated my intention to propose that an enabling provision be included in this Bill to allow the Government's decision on granting labour market access to nationals of Bulgaria and Romania on the accession of those countries to the European Union to be implemented by ministerial order. Amendment No. 1 proposes to make such a provision. This autumn, the EU...

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (30 May 2006)

Micheál Martin: I met recently with a representative of the organisation concerned and she gave me a detailed presentation on the work and objectives of Junior Achievement and on the future planned activities and development of the organisation. I would like to acknowledge the good work done by Junior Achievement to date in the area of enterprise education. My Department has already provided some funding to...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (30 May 2006)

Micheál Martin: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. Public Bodies under the Aegis of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Name of Public Body Function of Public Body Role of Public Body Location of Public Body Establishment Date Administration Costs in 2005 IDA Ireland The Industrial Development Agency (Ireland) (IDA Ireland) is an Autonomous Statutory...

Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (30 May 2006)

Micheál Martin: The Groceries Order was in place for many years and was abolished just over two months ago. While it is too early at this stage to predict what the impact will be, it is important to remember that the Order was abolished for a number of reasons, including the fact that it criminalised shopkeepers for passing on discounts to consumers. Many factors impact on food prices to consumers, including...