Results 6,881-6,900 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (5 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I am advised by FÁS that the following courses are run in-centre in the FÁS Training Centre, Gweedore: 1. Computer Applications & Accounts/Manual & Computerised Accounts & Payroll/Basic Keyboard & Computer Skills (these 3 courses alternate in-centre depending on demand) 2. Traditional Stonebuilding. 3. Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship (Phase 2). 4. Plumbing Apprenticeship (Phase 2). 5....

Written Answers — Price Competitiveness: Price Competitiveness (5 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: In September I requested the National Consumer Agency to undertake a survey into why pump prices for petrol and diesel have not fallen in line with the drop in the wholesale price of oil. Whilst pump prices have decreased since September, notwithstanding the appreciation in value of the dollar against the euro during that period, I consider it important that there should be greater...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: There are four Civil Servants and one Press Adviser employed in the Press Office of my Department. The primary role of the Press Office is to inform the public via the media about the policies, functions and activities of the Department which is in the main achieved through press releases, speeches and briefings. A critical success factor in delivering the Department's overall Mission...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following tabular statement. The most recent figures for such costs are those as submitted to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance and the Public Service, via the Department of Finance, and relate to the period January 2004 to June 2008. In addition the National Consumer Agency has confirmed that a total of €557.33 has been...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 to 180, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, the Minister for Finance, in his Budget 2009 address, announced that the proposed decentralisation of a number of bodies was being deferred pending a review in 2011. This impacts on five agencies under my remit viz. FÁS, Enterprise Ireland (EI), Health and Safety Authority (HSA), National Standards...

Written Answers — National Disability Strategy: National Disability Strategy (5 Nov 2008)

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 Expenditure â'¬m 2006 68.145 2007 71.141...

Written Answers — Site Disposal: Site Disposal (4 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I understand from Enterprise Ireland that the property is still on the market. Unfortunately, initial interest in the facility has waned because of the closure of one of the interested parties while the other company has located premises in another region. The Industrial Development agencies will continue to work closely together to promote the site to potential clients.

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (4 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Under the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) FÁS is the Competent Authority for training, assessment, certification and registration of non-craft operatives in the construction sector. As the Competent Authority, it is required to permit access to construction-related activities to workers with qualifications gained in another EU Member State under the same conditions that apply...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (4 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: My Department has not made an application for funding from the European Globalisation Fund to date. However, my Department is keeping the possibility of making an application under review in the context of the criteria of the Fund.

Written Answers — Job Initiative: Job Initiative (4 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Under the aegis of my Department, industrial development in County Mayo is promoted by IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the local County Enterprise Board. As regards IDA Ireland, the emphasis is on attracting new knowledge intensive projects in the Medical Technologies, Life Sciences, Information Communications Technology and International Services sectors. The agency has developed...

Written Answers — Job Initiative: Job Initiative (4 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Enterprise Development agencies under the aegis of my Department, IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and Shannon Development together with the County Enterprise Boards, are responsible for growing indigenous enterprises and attracting and growing foreign direct investment. Strong, balanced regional development and a thriving culture of entrepreneurship in all parts of Ireland are key...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (4 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: There are two Ministers of State assigned exclusively to my Department, a third Minister of State assigned to my Department and the Department of Education & Science, and two further Ministers of State who have cross-departmental responsibilities some of which encompass areas for which my Department has responsibility. The specific areas of responsibility that each Minister of State has are...

Written Answers — Price Increases: Price Increases (30 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Name of Service, Product/Tax Previous Price Current Price Amount of Increase since â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) respondent fee (Order signed by Minister) 900.00 1,050.00 150.00 Price of a paper copy of the Patents Office Journal 8.89 10.00 1.11 Annual subscription for paper copies...

Written Answers — Competition Law: Competition Law (30 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Section 4 of the Competition Act 2002 prohibits and makes void all agreements between undertakings, decisions by associations of undertakings and concerted practices which have as their object or effect the prevention, restriction or distortion of competition in trade in any goods or services in the State or in any part of the State. This reflects the provisions of EC Treaty Article 81 which...

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 2, Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. Private Members' business shall be No. 45, motion re education cuts, to be taken after the Order of Business and to conclude after 90 minutes, if not previously concluded.

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: On the issue of the legislation——

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: On the issue of the legislation to deal with——

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: ——the changes with the medical cards, as has been indicated by the Taoiseach, there are two pieces of legislation which will be brought forward.

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The fair deal will be announced next week and the contents thereof can be discussed——

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: ——with regard to the issue of the tax changes that can take place within the Finance Bill. On the final issue, if Deputy Joe McHugh would like to talk to me afterwards, I will put him straight.