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Written Answers — Companies Investigations: Companies Investigations (8 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 334 to 337, inclusive, together. Section 19 of the Companies Act 1990 empowered the Minister, then Minister for Industry and Commerce, or an authorised officer of the Minister to require the production of books and documents by companies and other bodies in certain circumstances. This type of investigative procedure is normally viewed as preliminary in nature...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: There have been no internal promotions undertaken in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in the period concerned that relate to decentralisation.

Written Answers — Overseas Properties: Overseas Properties (3 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: Clearly, the issues raised by the Deputy are concerned with the private contractual relationships between the parties to a contract and as such not a matter for which I am responsible. However, from a common-sense point of view it is always prudent to obtain independent advice from lawyers and other relevant experts when purchasing land and property, especially when it is overseas. It makes...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (3 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: It appears from the information supplied by the Deputy that the above-named individual may have entered the State on a holiday working visa. That visa has a 12-month duration. It is possible for him to transfer from a holiday working visa to a work permit. However, an application will be considered only for his current employment. Full details regarding this issue, including application...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (3 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: The average cost to the State of training a FÁS-registered apprentice is estimated at €21,700, in 2004 prices. That covers the cost to FÁS of off-the-job training phases that normally span a three-year period, including the actual cost of such training and an apportionment of overhead costs. The figure of €21,700 does not include costs incurred by the institutes of technology on...

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (2 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: I have not had any meetings so far with the company in question on its sugar plant in Carlow. Primary responsibility for this area rests with the Minister for Agriculture and Food. However, I am aware that Enterprise Ireland is seeking a meeting with the company to discuss the company's plans. I expect this meeting will take place at an early date. The board of Greencore has made a commercial...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (2 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: No record of a valid work permit application exists in this case. Incomplete or inaccurate applications are returned to the employer for completion. 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 exceptional levels of skill and qualifications are needed...

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (2 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: I regret the recent announcement by Jet Environmental of the closure of its operation in Killorglin, County Kerry with the loss of 30 jobs. The company was paid €240,000 in IDA Ireland grant assistance. In this regard, IDA Ireland has initiated proceedings for the grant revocation of the entire monies paid to the company. As regards the employees to be made redundant, FÁS, the national...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: Job creation is a day-to-day issue for the enterprise development agencies of my Department and one in which I have no direct function. IDA Ireland is the agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment to Ireland and its regions. Shannon Development has responsibility for Irish industry in the Shannon region, including north County Tipperary. IDA Ireland,...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (2 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: IDA Ireland is the agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment to Ireland and its regions while Shannon Development has responsibility for Irish industry in the Shannon region, including north County Tipperary. IDA Ireland, through its network of local and overseas offices, is actively marketing north County Tipperary on an ongoing basis as a location...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: The work permit section of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment received a work permit application from the relevant employer to employ the employee in question on 19 August 2003. The section subsequently informed the employer that the application had been refused and informed him of his right of appeal. No such appeal was received. A further application was received on 30...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (1 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: Lone parents can participate on all FÁS training and employment programmes, some of which are delivered on a part-time basis. According to FÁS, 9,685 lone parents completed training and employment programmes in 2004. Some 91% of them completed employment programmes such as community employment or job initiative. Some 254, or 3%, of the lone parents on employment programmes were under 25...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (1 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: It was with regret that I learnt of the announcement by Sara Lee on 13 January 2005 that it intends to close its plant in Killarney, County Kerry, by March 2005 with the loss of 92 jobs. I understand that the premises is owned by the company. I assure the Deputy that the development agencies under the auspices of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment would be happy to work with...

Written Answers — Personal Injuries Assessment Board: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (1 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: The Personal Injuries Assessment Board was established by ministerial order on 13 April 2004. As of 1 June 2004, all personal injury claims arising from workplace accidents, where an employee is seeking compensation from his or her employer, must be referred to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board before legal proceedings are issued. As of 22 July 2004, all motor liability and public...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (1 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: Support for job creation and investment in individual counties 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 about individual undertakings or giving preference to one area over others. The...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Schemes: Social Welfare Schemes (1 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: The social economy programme and the community employment scheme are two separate initiatives with individual aims and objectives. The social economy programme provides funding for social enterprises with a view to establishing the enterprises on a viable basis and thereby providing permanent employment opportunities within the enterprises. The funding provided by FÁS to the enterprises...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (1 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: I have made six appointments in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment since the Cabinet reshuffle in September 2004. I have appointed a special adviser, Mr. Christopher Mannion; a policy adviser, Ms Deirdre Gillane; a press adviser, Ms Caitríona Meehan; two personal assistants, Ms Melanie Hewitt and Ms Ann Donnelly; and a personal secretary, Ms Elizabeth O'Donoghue. In addition...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (1 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: I have been informed by FÁS that the placement policy in respect of community employment programmes for 2005 has been formulated on the basis of the changes I announced on 10 November 2004. In the circumstances, it is not feasible to accommodate the persons referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (1 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: The attraction of business and industry to the business park at Askeaton is a day-to-day operational matter for the relevant development agencies. IDA Ireland is the national agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment to Ireland and its regions, while Shannon Development is responsible for indigenous industry in the mid-west area. The business park is...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (1 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: Artists who are citizens of the European economic area and Switzerland are free to enter and work in the State. Artists who are from territories outside these areas are required, under section 2 of the Employment Permits Act 2003, to obtain an employment permit to work in the State. However, applications for entertainment work permits are fast-tracked and are processed within a shorter period...