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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs: Discussion (28 Jan 2014)

Damien English: I thank Mr. Murphy for that update. I will take questions on this presentation before moving on to deal with EU matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs: Discussion (28 Jan 2014)

Damien English: Today's proceedings are in two parts; first, we will discuss and review the Action Plan for Jobs 2013 and discuss the priorities for the Action Plan for Jobs 2014. During the second session we will deal with EU matters, the departmental six-monthly report submitted by the Minister under section 2(5) of the European Union (Scrutiny) Act 2002 in respect of the Department for Jobs, Enterprise...

Charities (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 Jan 2014)

Damien English: I will speak fast for once in my life. I welcome the decision of the Minister, Deputy Shatter, to establish the charities regulator. He has announced an aggressive timeline for establishing it. In fairness to him, this decision was taken some time ago and his announcement is not a knee-jerk reaction to the crisis in the CRC, as some critics have alleged. I am concerned, however, over the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Awareness (15 Jan 2014)

Damien English: 778. To ask the Minister for Health in view of the fact that the programme for Government contains a commitment to develop a national dementia strategy and in view of the fact that this strategy is at an advanced stage of preparation if assurances will be given to the estimated 41,000 persons here with dementia and to their families that the plan will be published in quarter 1 2014; and if he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (19 Dec 2013)

Damien English: The national spatial strategy is being redrawn and it would be important for the IDA to take an active role in this review of strategy. We believe that some areas are suffering from a lack of investment. Investment follows the national spatial strategy. The strategy has a role in creating an environment for job creation and it is important that the IDA is involved in that process.The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (19 Dec 2013)

Damien English: Senator Cullinane should let Mr. O'Leary finish.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (19 Dec 2013)

Damien English: Are there any other questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (19 Dec 2013)

Damien English: I propose to suspend the meeting and resume on the conclusion of the vote in the Dáil. I apologise to our guests for this. Hopefully, there will be only one vote and we will resume shortly. It will give our guests time to confer on the answers to those questions. I echo the comments that were made about Meath.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (19 Dec 2013)

Damien English: It is up to Deputies Lawlor and Calleary. Are they happy for the meeting to continue in their absence?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (19 Dec 2013)

Damien English: Would Senator Quinn like to chair the meeting in my absence?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (19 Dec 2013)

Damien English: That is fine. In case the meeting concludes before I return from the vote in the Dáil, as chairperson of this committee, I am delighted that Mr. Frank Ryan is taking on this role. It is a very important one and he and Mr. Barry O'Leary will make a very good team. I am sorry that Mr. Barry O'Leary's tenure in office could end this year but he might still be involved. I wish them the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (19 Dec 2013)

Damien English: Apologies have been received from Deputy John Lyons, Vice Chairman, Deputy Áine Collins, Deputy Michael Conaghan and Senator Mary White. I welcome Mr. Frank Ryan, chairperson designate, and Mr. Barry O'Leary, chief executive officer of the Industrial Development Authority. They are both very welcome and I thank them for attending at short notice in the week that is in it. In...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (19 Dec 2013)

Damien English: I thank Mr. Frank Ryan for that. I open up the discussion to the members and call Deputy Calleary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (19 Dec 2013)

Damien English: A vote has been called, but we probably have time for Senator Clune's question and we can then come back after the vote.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (19 Dec 2013)

Damien English: 337. To ask the Minister for Health if he will evaluate the prospects of the moratorium on recruitment being lifted for the Health Service Executive's optometry service for children in primary schools, so that clinical staff can be employed to treat children assessed at school and placed on a treatment waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54807/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (19 Dec 2013)

Damien English: 338. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to alleviate the waiting list for follow on treatment for children that have been screened at primary school and have been placed on the waiting list for optometry services by the Health Service Executive specifically in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54808/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (17 Dec 2013)

Damien English: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a higher education grant in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54245/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Dec 2013)

Damien English: 617. To ask the Minister for Health when a review will be completed in relation to a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54249/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (12 Dec 2013)

Damien English: 36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total amount spent to date in 2013 by Irish Aid in order to reduce poverty and hunger, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where the needs are greatest and by supporting long-term development and providing humanitarian assistance in over 80 countries, on behalf of the Irish people; the total amount spent by Irish Aid...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Offices (12 Dec 2013)

Damien English: 116. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the refurbishment works at the community welfare office in Enfield, County Meath; the date on which works are scheduled for completion; the date on which she expects services for customers of her Department to be operational at this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53640/13]