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Unemployment Levels: Motion (10 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: In addition, the vocational training opportunities scheme is a second chance education initiative designed specifically for the unemployed. Unemployed persons who are at least 21 years of age and in receipt of specified social welfare payments for at least six months are eligible to participate. It aims to give participants' education and training opportunities, which will develop and...

Unemployment Levels: Motion (10 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Really?

Unemployment Levels: Motion (10 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "—recognises: the increase in the number of people signing on the live register and the need for jobseekers payments to be processed as speedily as possible; the fiscal challenge that this poses to the Exchequer; and the difficulties that the current economic situation poses for the unemployed...

Unemployment Levels: Motion (10 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There is no doubting the seriousness of the current economic environment. Regrettably, significant unemployment is again an issue at the top of our national agenda. The numbers on the live register represent the human reality of these difficult economic times. Families who never contemplated having to base their weekly budgets around jobseekers' benefits and other social supports are now...

Unemployment Levels: Motion (10 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: This initiative involves the immediate referral of clients aged 18 and 19 to FÁS employment services. The pilot is due to conclude in late April after which its effectiveness will be reviewed. Deputy Shortall has raised this matter. Having met with the participants, I consider it a very worthwhile initiative. In a difficult employment climate such as that which we are currently facing the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: My response to Parliamentary Question No. 141 of 28 January 2009 provided the complete information requested by the Deputy in relation to my Department and the Offices of my Department. For the reasons outlined in my response to the Deputy's said Parliamentary Question, it is not possible for me to provide similar information in relation to the State Agencies under the control of my Department.

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (5 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Local Employment Service Networks form one part of the dual-stranded National Employment Service — the other strand being the FÁS Employment Service. The LES Networks operate under the aegis of the various Area Partnerships that, in turn, are contracted by FÁS to deliver the service. FÁS is currently in discussion with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and...

Written Answers — Departmental Statistics: Departmental Statistics (4 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Officials in my Department are currently compiling the information sought by the Deputy. However, we are not in a position to provide the information requested given the relatively short time available to my Department since the Question was tabled. As soon as the information is collated from across my Department I will be in further contact with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Service Contracts: Service Contracts (3 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There is no specific legislation in place regulating service contracts between businesses operating in industrial parks and the owners of such parks. Contractual relations between businesses, unlike those between businesses and consumers or between employers and employees, are not generally subject to extensive statutory regulation. Traditionally, the presumption has been that contracts...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There are currently 23 members of staff based at the FÁS decentralised location in Birr, Co Offaly. Following the Government announcement on 14 October 2008, further decentralisation by FÁS staff has been deferred pending a review in 2011.

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (3 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Government recently introduced a Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal, called "Building Ireland's Smart Economy" which sets out a clear roadmap for Ireland's move back to economic growth and prosperity. The Cabinet Committee for Economic Renewal will drive this strategy and we will continue to pursue policies that will build on our strengths, address our weaknesses and maximise...

Written Answers — Safe Pass Training Programmes: Safe Pass Training Programmes (3 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I understand that currently there are 320 Safe Pass trainers approved by FÁS to deliver the Safe Pass Training Programme and that individual trainers set the charge for their course. The average cost of the training programme is currently €120. On successful completion of the programme, participants are charged €23 by FÁS for their Safe Pass Card. When the Programme was launched in...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The information requested is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (26 Feb 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 62 to 64, inclusive, and 66 together. I very much regret the announced closure of the SR Technics operation at Dublin Airport. My most recent meeting on the matter was on Thursday last, 19 February, with a delegation representing the Trade Union interests in the Dublin operation, who outlined their concerns. Similar concerns have been relayed to me in the...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (26 Feb 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Efforts to find a replacement industry for the facility in question are continuing. Earlier this month, Enterprise Ireland accompanied a potential overseas investor to view the facility in Boyle. Unfortunately, the facility turned out to be too large for the project being considered. While dialogue with Green Isle Foods is ongoing, there is currently no interest from any food or other...

Written Answers — Business Support Services: Business Support Services (26 Feb 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Financial and non-financial assistance for small businesses and services in Ireland is delivered by a large number of bodies, including the County and City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) (www.enterpriseboards.ie), Enterprise Ireland (www.enterprise-ireland.com) and FÁS (www.fas.ie). While this Department does not provide direct funding to business or start-ups it does provide funding to the...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (26 Feb 2009)

Mary Coughlan: FÁS Employment Services offices provide guidance and support to jobseekers in sourcing employers. The individual in question should contact her local FÁS employment office and avail of this service so that she may possibly source an employer who requires an apprentice painter. In addition any company that recruits this individual as an apprentice may also benefit from the FÁS bursary,...

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There is no legislation promised to introduce a new budget.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Mary Coughlan: We passed the legislation on the banking sector.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Mary Coughlan: No.