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Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I assume that the Deputy is referring to the various council formations rather than the European Council, for which the Department of the Taoiseach has primary responsibility. The council formations for which my Department has particular responsibilities are the Competitiveness Council and the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council. My Department also has...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 349 and 350 together. My Department has not received or sought exemptions for Ireland from generally applicable EU directives or regulations. In the normal course of negotiating legal instruments, my Department contributes to negotiations on the basis of securing the best outcome for Ireland and frequently makes proposals or suggestions to amend proposed...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: As I am provided with an official car and driver for use in the course of my duties, the matter has not arisen.

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: The national spatial strategy is a framework designed to re-orientate the balance of development across the country and in this regard it is not possible to quantify costs, benefits or savings that have accrued to date other than to look at the spread of investment and job creation in the regions. Redirecting the established force of development and investment preferences is not a...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: All FÁS training and employment programmes are open to former family carers. Some programmes are delivered on a part-time basis and may support former carers in their transition from caring responsibilities to participation on training and employment programmes. Since 5 October, 2000 persons who were formerly in receipt of a carer's allowance and whose caring responsibilities have ceased,...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: All Departments are required to meet a 3% minimum target for the employment of people with disabilities. The policy with regard to the 3% target for the employment of people with disabilities in the Civil Service is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Finance. My Department currently exceeds the minimum requirement, with 4.27% disabled people currently employed. In addition,...

Written Answers — North-South Co-operation: North-South Co-operation (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: The Good Friday Agreement set out a new vision for the island of Ireland and led to the establishment of the North-South Ministerial Council and the North-South implementation bodies. My Department is a co-sponsor of one of the North-South implementation bodies, InterTrade Ireland, the all-island trade and business development body. The North-South unit of my Department was established to...

Written Answers — Funding for Disability: Funding for Disability (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: Funding under the 2005 expenditure Estimates is being provided by my Department to FÁS to increase the labour market participation of disabled workers. FÁS provides an extensive range of schemes and grants specifically to promote the employment of people with disabilities in the private sector. In 2005, FÁS has allocated the following amounts to these dedicated schemes and grants:...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 359 and 360 together. As I previously stated, I am aware of the strength of Independent group in the Irish newspaper market. Indeed, the leading position of Independent group is not a new phenomenon as its titles have dominated the market for many years. However, the strength of Independent does not mean that there is no competition in the market. Nor does it...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: Here we go again, the interests of the consumer go out the door.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I merely want to know where the Fine Gael Party stands on the issue.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I am getting conflicting messages all the time.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I never said that.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: No, I never said it.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: On a point of order, I have never said that and I challenge the Deputy to find any statement that I have made on this issue where I mentioned any figure.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: Others may have said that, but I have not.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I do not write the newspapers.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: Did the Deputy not open the premises himself?

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I refer to that excellent facility in Manorhamilton.

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Micheál Martin: I was not allowed to open it, so the Deputy did it.