Results 5,501-5,520 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Job Losses. (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: -----when they put together a viable business plan.

Job Losses. (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Irish bidders were not successful.

Job Losses. (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: We are not aware of the preferred bidder.

Job Losses. (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There are a number of people who have carried out due diligence and done a considerable amount of work on their business plans whom we are meeting to ascertain whether they wish to start up an APU or landing gear maintenance shop. We need to know whether they are still interested. The other issue raised is certainly one for consideration. As I indicated, there is a confidentiality clause...

Job Losses. (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I am aware of the strategic importance of the aviation industry in this country. There are a number of companies based in Dublin, Shannon and Cork which provide support to the aviation sector. The aviation sector is going through a considerably difficult period and every effort is being made to address the issues of new business and costs. We have recently had to deal with these issues, as...

Job Losses. (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I am concerned here with support of the aviation sector. Strategically, aviation is very important to Ireland. I assure Deputy McGrath we all appreciate the difficulties involved, as many of those in SR Technics have been there for a considerable period, through many changes, and have given a considerable amount of personal support to the aviation sector. This is not just a Dublin issue; it...

Job Losses. (14 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I thank the Deputy, my constituency colleague, for raising this matter on the Adjournment. Like him, I was disappointed to hear about the liquidation of James Likely Limited in Ballyshannon with the loss of 75 jobs. The company has been in existence in Donegal since being set up in 1970. My first concern is with the workers who will lose their jobs and every effort will be made to assist...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (13 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 133 together. 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 useful work within their communities on a fixed term basis. CE helps unemployed people to re-enter the active workforce by breaking their experience of...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (13 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I do not have any powers to direct a private company in relation to staff lay offs, nor would it be appropriate for the Government to intervene in the operation of enterprises in this way. Naturally, all companies must act within the laws governing employment of workers and the State's industrial relations machinery is available to those who wish to resolve disputes arising in an orderly...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (13 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The budget for FÁS for 2009 was agreed on the basis of detailed discussions between FÁS, my Department and the Department of Finance in the context of the annual Estimates process. A budget of €1,068,436 was allocated to FÁS for 2009. This funding will provide for materials and training for those in employment and for those seeking to enter or re-enter the labour market, including...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Sectoral Plan of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment was published in 2006, as required under the Disability Act 2005, and forms a key element of the National Disability Strategy. The total yearly expenditure on disability services by the Department and its agencies under the Sectoral Plan since 2006 is as follows: Year Estimate Expenditure 2006 €78,832 ...

Written Answers — Ministerial Correspondence: Ministerial Correspondence (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I have asked officials of my Department to contact the person in question and arrange to meet with him to discuss the matter.

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There are no provisions in worker safety legislation which enables third parties to carry out the duties of a safety representative or to act as observers in the workplace. However, there are a number of provisions in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 which address issues which employees may have in relation to workplace safety. If any employee has concerns about the workplace,...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Under the Third Level Graduate Scheme, legally resident non-EEA graduates from an Irish third level educational institution may be permitted to remain in Ireland for six months, following receipt of their examination results, for the purpose of seeking employment and applying for a Green Card or work permit. The Employment Permits Act 2006 allows for the issuing of a work permit for...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The partner of an Irish citizen may apply for an employment permit subject to verification of their immigration status and such an application would be assessed based on the usual permit requirements. It is current Government policy to issue new employment permits for highly skilled, highly paid positions, or for non-EEA nationals who are already legally resident in the State on valid...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The number of redundant construction trades apprentices across all apprenticeship phases currently stands at 3,067 out of a global apprenticeship population of 24,774. To address this situation the Government has introduced a number of new measures which are providing over 3,400 training places for redundant apprentices. These measures include: - · The scheduling rules for off-the-job...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The information sought by the Deputy for the last five years is as follows: Year Name of Consultant / Lobbyist Nature of Work Outside the State Cost (€) Outcome of Action 2004 Mr. Tom Walsh Chairing the European Council Ad Hoc Chemicals Working Group during the Irish Presidency of the EU. €34,798(Includes payments in respect of the provision of advice and support to the Department on...

Written Answers — Visitor Centres: Visitor Centres (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I am aware that the visitor centre in question has re-opened and is in operation. My Department and the agencies under the aegis of my Department do not operate any schemes for providing assistance to visitor centres. However, I understand from the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism that Fáilte Ireland has provided marketing assistance to the centre but has not received a request for...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The information in relation to primary legislation enacted on behalf of my Department since 2004 is set out in the following table. Year Title and Number of Act Did the Act give effect to an EU Directive? (Yes/No) If yes, did Act have any other provisions additional to those required to implement the Directive? (Yes/No) 2004 Industrial Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 (No. 4...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (12 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Employment Permits Section informs me that according to its records the above named was made redundant and her current permit is no longer valid. If the above named wishes to work for another employer then a new application for an employment permit must be made by her, or on her behalf. Details on the current policy in respect of non-EEA nationals made redundant and application forms can...