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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Job Creation (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: When it comes to facts the Taoiseach is about as reliable as the Irish weather. He changed completely the goalposts in regard to job creation targets conveniently enough during the Christmas break, in the hope that nobody would notice. He says that full employment, which the Minister defines at 6%, will be achieved by 2020 instead of 2018. Will the Minister outline the background to that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Job Creation (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: The Taoiseach said that the 6% would be achieved by 2018. Why is it that in other economies, such as Germany, 4.5% is regarded as full employment whereas we are going for the higher rate? The Minister has not outlined the reason for the change or why the targets are being pushed back. The Department of Finance indicated in October that we would not achieve a 6.4% rate in 2020 or a 6.2%...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Company Closures (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of his investigations and follow-up following the closure of Clerys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2143/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Company Closures (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: This question looks for an update to be given to the House on the Minister of State's follow-up investigations into the closure of Clerys department store. I particular want to focus on section 224 of the Companies Act, which states directors must have regard to the interests of employees. I welcome the report the Minister of State commissioned from Kevin Duffy and Nessa Cahill, both of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Company Closures (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: I have written to the ODCE asking it to look at the whole scenario that unfolded, particularly relating to section 224. What happened was cowboy capitalism at its worst and, as outlined by "RTE Investigates" a few weeks ago, there was a high level of thought and investment in preparing it. While we delay with our response there is a danger it could happen again. We are in a bit of a lacuna...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Company Closures (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: To date the liquidation has cost the taxpayer over €2.5 million. Natrium or the previous holding company have not paid anything. This is money which could have been spent in many other places but people are running away with millions in their back pocket and substantial assets while 600 workers and concession holders, who are often forgotten, are left high and dry. This may be a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Labour Market Report (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 14. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the latest independent report carried out by Glassdoor Economic Research that found that Ireland ranked third highest for under employment in the European countries analysed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2093/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 23. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will build an advanced Industrial Development Agency Ireland unit adjacent to Ireland West Airport in Knock in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2091/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Corrib Gas Field (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 25. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is aware of the impact of the winding-down of construction on the Corrib gas field on employment in County Mayo; if he has engaged with the agencies in the area on a transition plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2090/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 27. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation following the publication of Innovation 2020, when scientists engaged in basic research will be able to apply for funding; the provisional deadline for applications in 2016; the spend allocated for basic research in 2016 and for each year thereafter; the scientific disciplines which will be accommodated for grant funding; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Data (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 31. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of client visits hosted by the Industrial Development Agency Ireland, by county, in 2015, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2092/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: EU Programmes (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 35. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she has implemented all the steps outlined in the European Union Council Recommendation COM (2015) 462, final, on the integration of the long-term unemployed into the labour market; the status of implementing actions outlined in the recommendation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2493/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 129. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made since September 2015 in cutting the excessive waiting times being experienced by schoolchildren in the Health Service Executive west region for orthodontic care; the steps being taken to alleviate these excessive waiting times; if he will sanction the appointment of additional staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2428/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Zero-Hour Contracts: Discussion (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: What is the timeframe for dealing with the consultations? I know it will not be done within six weeks. Will the Minister of State be leaving a recommendation for the next person to hold that office, or, in the event that he returns to office, has he set himself a timeframe in which to produce the report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Zero-Hour Contracts: Discussion (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: I think the Minister of State will hear that before I will.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Zero-Hour Contracts: Discussion (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: Can I come in on that? A report in The Irish Timeson 18 January from Martin Wall and Carl O'Brien states:The HSE said the Limerick group had gone beyond its original terms of reference, adding it “does not accept its recommendations and proposed legislative amendments”. The HSE contends that the proposed legislative recommendations lack a clear rationale given the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Zero-Hour Contracts: Discussion (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Minister of State and welcome him and his comments, in particular those on the if-and-when hours contracts and their precedents in the 1950s and 1960s. There has been a great deal of criticism of the report by business organisations, which is to be expected, but also from many Government organisations. For example, the Department of Education and Skills and, in particular, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Zero-Hour Contracts: Discussion (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: May Senator David Cullinane speak first?

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Living Wage (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 81. To ask the Taoiseach the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 for all employees directly employed or in agencies funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46398/15]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Living Wage (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Calleary: 91. To ask the Taoiseach the discussions his Department has had with suppliers or service contractors to his Department or to agencies of his Department to ensure that employees of such suppliers and contractors are paid the living wage of €11.50 per hour; the cost of implementing this wage for these employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1364/16]