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Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The legislation will be this session.

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It will be published this session.

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Of course they have.

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: One cannot publish a Bill unless the heads have been passed by the Cabinet.

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: This is the question the Deputy asked me.

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Of course they have.

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It has been approved and it will published during the next session.

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Bill is on Report Stage and the Government hopes its passage will be completed this session.

Order of Business (7 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 1, Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad] - Second Stage-----

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 1, Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad] - Second Stage. Private Members' Business shall be No. 69, motion regarding special educational needs (resumed) to be taken after the Order of Business and to conclude after 90 minutes, if not previously concluded.

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I indicated previously that if we did not see a reduction in prices I would consider legislative measures. However, while there have been announcements on the reduction in prices, I welcome what has been said publicly that this would not be to the detriment of Irish suppliers. However, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and I will keep a very keen eye on the situation. I...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: My Department monitors those collective redundancies in the State, which are potentially eligible for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund. Eligibility criteria include reaching specific numerical levels of redundancy, timeframes and compliance with notification procedures and globally related causes for unemployment. Applications may only be made by a Member State and no...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Since its establishment in 2000, initially as a sub- committee as Forfás and subsequently on a statutory basis under the Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Act, 2003, Science Foundation Ireland's (SFI) focus has been clearly on research excellence to enhance Ireland's human capital in strategic areas of scientific endeavour relevant to the future competitiveness of Irish...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: A notification of redundancy form RP50 was received on 7 April, 2009 by the Redundancy Payments Section of my Department in respect of the individual concerned. A request has been communicated to her former employer to discharge his liability under the Redundancy Payments Acts by paying the employee her statutory lump sum and, having done so, to advise the Department. In the event that this...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees while they are at work. Employers' liability insurance enables employers meet the cost of compensation for employee injuries or illnesses, which occur while employees are working for an employer. While employer liability insurance is not compulsory under Irish law, surveys carried out in respect of employers' liability and...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Work Experience Scheme, which was announced in the Supplementary Budget, will provide 2,000 six-month places to individuals who are unemployed and it will also include the placement of graduates. This scheme will provide invaluable work experience to individuals who are unemployed, who have just left college or have very limited experience of the workplace. The places will be created on a...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Employers' liability insurance enables employers meet the cost of compensation for employee injuries or illnesses, which occur while employees are working for an employer. While employer liability insurance is not compulsory under Irish law, surveys carried out in respect of employers' liability and public liability insurance indicate that approximately 90% of companies were covered either by...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Since becoming Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, in May 2008, two of the Trade Missions which I have led had participating companies located in Co. Kildare. On last week's Mission to Saudi Arabia/Qatar, there were two such companies; one from Kill and one based at The Curragh. On the Trade Mission to the United Arab Emirates in November 2008, one company from Clane...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The management of IDA Ireland's industrial property portfolio is a day-to-day operational matter for the Agency, as part of the statutory responsibility assigned to it by the Oireachtas, and it is not a matter in which the Minister of the day has any involvement. I am informed by IDA Ireland that, at present, the Agency has approximately 2.27 hectares remaining available in Monasterevin,...

Written Answers — Science and Technology Sectors: Science and Technology Sectors (6 May 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 and 128 together. The drive to encourage Irish companies to use science and technology to increase competitiveness and value added is a significant pillar of Government Policy, as recognised in the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation and the Smart Economy Framework. This applies equally not only to technology driven sectors such as the...