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Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (25 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Two Industrial Development agencies under the aegis of my Department — IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland — together with the local County Enterprise Board (CEB) are responsible for industrial development in the area in question. The agencies and the CEB are making every effort to assist job creation in the area. Job opportunities can arise in a range of companies both within and...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (25 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: IDA Ireland is currently working with an aviation expert who will be available to work with IDA to give technical expertise in relation to any full proposal received by IDA, following the decision by SR Technics to cease its Dublin operations. Due to the confidentially of this issue IDA will not be releasing the name of the person appointed.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: IDA Ireland is the agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Ireland and its regions. The Agency does not have an office in North Tipperary. IDA Ireland has informed me that it markets North Tipperary, as part of an integrated Mid West region which comprises Limerick (City and County) and Clare, from its Mid West Regional Office located in...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: In so far as my area of responsibility is concerned, I am aware that the Language Centre in question is an historical client of Enterprise Ireland. In this regard, the agency's role is to assist individual clients to increase sales/international students. The agency can assist by way of its offices worldwide. While Enterprise Ireland has not had any dealings with the Language Centre of...

Written Answers — Export Credit Insurance: Export Credit Insurance (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Government is strongly committed to the development of exports as a driver to expand the economy and sustain employment, and our enterprise support measures are very much geared towards helping companies to consolidate and grow their sales in existing markets and to expand their footprint into new and emerging markets. Enterprise Ireland is the State Agency charged with assisting...

Written Answers — National Training Fund: National Training Fund (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130, 131, 134, 141, 143 to 145, inclusive, 150, 151 and 163 together. The reply to Question No. 75, [10737/09] of 12 March 2009 refers. My Department is implementing a number of initiatives to increase training for the unemployed in the context of the deteriorating economic and budgetary position. The Department is also seeking to retain and enhance...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions 132 and 133 together. There are no drivers employed directly by me. Under a longstanding arrangement, all Government Ministers and certain other State officials are provided with a State car which is driven by a member of An Garda Síochána from a pool of gardaí who are allocated on a full-time basis to Ministers. These gardaí provide personal protection in...

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 135 and 136 together. Unemployment is increasing across the country due to the downturn in the economy and this has impacted on County Mayo also. This situation is unwelcome and is an indication of the challenges that are now facing the labour market and the economy as a whole. Employment and unemployment are measured by the Quarterly National Household...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: IDA Ireland is the agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Ireland and its regions. The marketing of individual areas for new or expansion FDI investments and jobs is a day-to-day operational matter for the Agency. I have been informed by the Agency that, from 2006 to date in 2009 there have been a total of seven first time visits by...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Financial help for those who are unemployed and wish to retrain or upskill in order to find alternative employment is payable through a FÁS training allowance. FÁS training allowances are available for most FÁS courses with the exception of Evening and Online courses. The current rates are: 15/16 year olds: €83.25 (€47.95) part time 17 year olds: €104.00 (€59.90) part time...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: IDA Ireland is currently working with an aviation expert who will be available to work with IDA to give technical expertise in relation to any full proposal received by IDA, following the decision by SR Technics to cease its Dublin operations. Due to the confidentially of this issue IDA will not be releasing the name of the person appointed.

Written Answers — Training Programmes: Training Programmes (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The State makes a significant investment in training measures for both employed and unemployed. The amount of funding invested in those in employment has increased significantly over recent years and has been used to facilitate a broad range of upskilling programmes, ranging from basic literacy and numeracy to specific skills or support to build the management capabilities and skills within...

Written Answers — Departmental Allowances: Departmental Allowances (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The number of individuals who are in receipt of fixed car allowances is a day to day administration matter for the agencies and bodies concerned and is an area in which I have no function.

Written Answers — Job Protection: Job Protection (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Government is anxious that as many jobs as possible are secured at Dublin Airport. We would like to see the SR Technics Group do what it can to facilitate this, such as helping to promote the capabilities and skills available at the Dublin facility, agreeing to an orderly wind down of the facility to give IDA Ireland an opportunity to promote the location to interested parties, and...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Through a regional network of offices and training centres, FÁS provides a comprehensive nationwide service of training programmes as well as providing a recruitment service to jobseekers, an advisory resource for industry and support mechanisms for community-based enterprises. As part of its response to the current economic situation the FÁS Midlands region will be delivering an...

Written Answers — Job Protection: Job Protection (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: While I have no function as regards the operational activities of the Dublin Airport Authority, I am anxious that as many jobs as possible are secured at Dublin Airport. I would like to see the SR Technics Group do what it can to facilitate this, such as helping to promote the capabilities and skills available at the Dublin facility, agreeing to an orderly wind down of the facility to give...

Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The negotiation of commercial contracts is essentially a matter for the contracting parties themselves and I have no direct function in relation to such contracts. Nevertheless, the Competition Acts prohibit retailers from engaging in certain practices in their dealings with suppliers. Should the Deputy have any evidence of retailers engaging in prohibited practices, I would urge him to bring...

Written Answers — National Training Fund: National Training Fund (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Government funding of Skillnets Training which supports enterprise-led training in the workplace, has increased in recent years. This level of increased funding is indicative of the Government's commitment to upskilling persons in employment, with particular emphasis on those with low basic skills, to retain and enhance employability and maintain competitiveness. The Programme's budget is...

Written Answers — Departmental Licences: Departmental Licences (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to my Department and its Offices is set out in the following tabular statement. Insofar as the Agencies operating under the aegis of my Department are concerned, the information is currently being collated and I will be in further contact with the Deputy when all the data is to hand. Licences or Permits Issued by the Department of...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There will be financial resolutions on budget day. The finance Bill will be introduced in keeping with the traditions of this House. I will not revert to an interview I did on RTE, but if the Deputy listened to the entire interview he might come to a different conclusion. As regards the issue concerning Trinity College and UCD, it is not an amalgamation, it is an alliance. That alliance is...