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Job Creation (19 Jan 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...along that path, will it be possible to make an impression on the unemployment figures? I acknowledge the Minister's successes, including Intel. I am not here to be a knocker because we all feel the economic impact, but is there anything meaningful the Government can do? Although we have no more divine wisdom than anyone else, we have suggested a number of ideas, including the apprentice...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Dec 2010)

Willie Penrose: ...the minimum wage, no one argued that reducing it would create large numbers of jobs. Notwithstanding the complete opposition of the Labour Party to section 13, which is based on facts rather than feelings, I have proposed this amendment with a view to ensuring that, should the legislation be passed, employers will at least be prevented from undermining the Minister's stated intention to...

Chemicals (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (19 Oct 2010)

Willie Penrose: ...in it from his days with Chambers Ireland. I wonder where would this Bill fit within that context, and I certainly concur with some of the points made by Deputy Bruton in this area. There is a feeling of déjÀ vu, because only two years ago we spent quite an amount of our valuable time and energy enacting the Chemicals Act 2008, which had to be implemented as a matter of urgency to...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: ...licensing conditions. No such issue arises. From an interview I heard the Minister give on radio last week it was clear he suffered a defeat in the High Court, in a judicial review. If people feel aggrieved by any matter they are entitled to bring it for review. That is why the courts are there and I laud the openness of the courts to deal with issues. The Minister said he had not...

Consumer Rights (16 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: ...are retained? Has he made a recommendation to the observation group on the proposal to reduce the liability period from six years to two years? That would be an absolute disaster. What is the feeling at EU level? Are many other member states that have similar legislative protection in place for consumers showing sympathy with our position? Such protection will be eroded if this...

Strategic Investment Bank: Motion. (27 Apr 2010)

Willie Penrose: ...of rural communities. Instead of coming to the aid of some of these enterprises to help secure them against the cold winds of this recession, the Government has virtually abandoned them. They feel this and tell us so every day. The Labour Party is committed to supporting enterprise and supporting in every way possible the job creation capacity and potential of our indigenous small to...

Unemployment: Motion (23 Feb 2010)

Willie Penrose: .... Why not transfer that money from the social welfare budget to the enterprise budget so it can be devoted to CE schemes, where people have an opportunity to participate, make a contribution and feel they have something to give? They can participate in the enhancement of their communities and feel they have been recognised for the effort, they can learn skills, including interpersonal...

Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (4 Feb 2010)

Willie Penrose: ...seek clarification in terms of how this provision will operate, as it is a cause for concern. Under section 16, the Minister may direct an agency to provide him or her with information. I have a feeling about the word "may" in this context, in that it should be "shall". Providing the information should be mandatory. I remember working on this matter previously. Not only the Minister...

Live Register. (2 Feb 2010)

Willie Penrose: ...than reveal. Are we going to nurture and encourage those young Celtic cubs, who are educated, innovative and well skilled? They are crucial to recovery, so what are we going to do for them? They feel as if the Government has deserted them as a group. Is the Minister of State satisfied that we will lose a generation of people? Are we happy to go back to losing young, skilled, innovative...

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)

Willie Penrose: ...of which I am a member wants to caution the Government against embarking on this area.. I note the recent Government discussions in respect of the work to rule being embarked on by the workers who feel strongly about the recent impositions in respect of pension levies, wages cuts and so, particularly in the public service. I caution the Government not to engage in infantile responses and...

Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise (Alcohol Products) (9 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: -----and I know how they feel tonight.

Hospital Accommodation. (8 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: ...due to non-replacements and retirements. In whole-time equivalent terms, it is well below the average staffing levels in Irish hospitals. The people of Longford and Westmeath, whom I represent, feel this is part of an ongoing strategy to cripple and downgrade the status of a top-performing hospital. In light of recent events, it is hard to quibble with that assessment. As I have said...

Farming and Agri-Food Sector: Statements (25 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: .... It is possible to see the devastation in such areas as Wolfe Tone Terrace or Parnell Square. Overnight, other areas such as Iona Villas were subjected to flooding and for the people involved it feels like a never-ending cycle. I compliment many of the local representatives who were physically working on the ground, helping people and providing as much assistance as humanly possible....

Employment Levels. (12 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: ...be tried in that area to get rid of the backlog? If we recognise the caring sector as a real employer, we will gave young people an opportunity to get experience and training, to contribute and to feel they are participating positively. All of those areas should be explored. We have to wash away the cobwebs of old thinking in this area. We have to start thinking afresh. I am worried...

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: I am disappointed with the Minister of State's response, although I know he is trying to be as constructive as possible. This issue is fundamental and one about which we feel strongly enough to call a vote because it would strengthen the Bill. We are disappointed that a worker director will not be on the board as of right. The director general has a specific role which would reflect some...

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Willie Penrose: It would be churlish not to acknowledge that FÁS has had significant successes, but I am worried by the degree of rigidity involved in its operations. One may bring forward something that one feels is important, but it may get shot down, so there is a need for flexibility. I have met some excellent people in FÁS over the years, including in my own county of Westmeath where I have had a...

Electricians' Strike. (7 Jul 2009)

Willie Penrose: ...arguing I am misinterpreting the matter and am due 6%. I do not want to see employers trying at every opportunity to emasculate those with REAs, which agreements serve a purpose. There is a feeling that their doing so is just the first port of call in accelerating a race to the bottom. We cannot tolerate that either.

Unemployment: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Willie Penrose: ...the Government or its friends in the Construction Industry Federation — dear friends they are — boasting about how many housing units have been constructed, the phrase, "never mind the quality, feel the width" comes to mind. Despite the belated introduction of building regulations, much of the housing built over the past decade is of poor quality and is not up to standard. I read in...

Cancer Services: Motion (20 May 2008)

Willie Penrose: .... However, the authors of the report expressed concern that if there were satellite centres to give treatment closer to where people actually lived, the medical personnel in these centres would feel very isolated. If they feel lonesome, they can avail of mobile phones. The hub and spoke system requires very close networking between the major centre and its satellites, with much direct...

Agency Workers: Motion (19 Feb 2008)

Willie Penrose: ...equal treatment and be protected from less favourable treatment than other workers in the user undertaking. It is against the background of a downturn in the economy that we in the Labour Party feel there is a particular obligation on all of us to ensure adequate measures are in place to prevent the exploitation of low paid and vulnerable workers, especially those employed through...