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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: There are three Deputies who are to come back in with other questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: That issue is not part of today's discussion. There are a few other questions as well. The Minister may answer whatever questions he can and if he does not have the information he can forward it at a later stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: I am conscious that many of these questions are not for today's discussion. The Minister is welcome to come back to the committee with the replies if he does not have the answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: A number of questions have been put, but could we deal with the local enterprise offices aspect first?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: No. Senator, to be fair-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: I am conscious that Senator Mary White must leave shortly, so I call on Deputy Lawlor, Senator Quinn and Senator Mary White, in that order.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: I allowed Deputy Tóibín to raise an issue on banks and I allowed Deputy Michael Conaghan to make a contribution ahead of me. I will allow more comments on banking in a few minutes. I remind members that Senator Mary White is in a hurry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: If I allow questions that are not part of the main discussion, every member will ask three or four additional ones. We will continue with the conversation on LEOs, if that is acceptable, and then ask the Minister to give answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: If we open up a discussion on every issue, we will not conclude the main topic. We are supposed to be considering the proposed changes regarding the LEOs. Deputy Collins is working on a report and I want to address that. If there is time remaining at the end, we will return to the other issues. Deputy Tóibín will be on top of the list.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: Deputy Dara Calleary apologised for having to leave before the Minister's presentation. I call Deputy Tóibín.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: Will the Deputy try to keep to today's discussion, which is about small business?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: I accept that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: You have raised the issue. It is not fair to the other members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: I welcome the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, and his officials, Ms Clare Dunne, assistant secretary general, Mr. Dermot Sheridan, principal officer, Ms Áine de Bairtiséil, assistant principal officer, and Ms Claire Madigan, assistant principal officer. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the reform of national micro and small business...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Funding (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide details of all funding programmes in his Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if he will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5390/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of all funding programmes in his Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if he will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for; and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Funding (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of all funding programmes in his Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if he will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details of all funding programmes in his Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if he will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details of all funding programmes in his Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if he will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (5 Feb 2013)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide details of all funding programmes in his Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if he will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for; and if he will...