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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Enterprise Offices Establishment (10 Jul 2014)

John Perry: Both I and the Minister, Deputy Bruton, as well as the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock, have been all over the country visiting local authorities, and I have no doubt about what we have seen. They are totally committed to promoting entrepreneurship and self-help, and the LEOs are now a first-stop shop for those beginning a new business. The Deputy must remember that there has been a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Enterprise Offices Establishment (10 Jul 2014)

John Perry: Yes; there will be reorientation of staff and a customer service charter. There will be training for all staff, with a focus on enterprise, job creation and recognition of an enterprise culture. One must remember that the job of the elected councillors - some of whom we saw the other day in Meath - concerns business in the county. In the motions at council meetings, there must be value to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (10 Jul 2014)

John Perry: Since coming into office the Government has had a clear focus on assisting SMEs which make up over 99% of businesses in the enterprise economy in Ireland and account for almost 70% of people employed to establish, expand and export, with a view to driving economic recovery and creating jobs across the country. One of the priorities of the Government has been to identify and act on the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (10 Jul 2014)

John Perry: On procurement, last week we had a meeting with Mr. Vincent Campbell. We have also met Mr. Quinn. We had a discussion about how best to deal with this through collaboration and ensure smaller companies can avail of major opportunities in the procurement sector. There is a demand to ensure small companies can be included in that very essential process. That is very much the Government's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Protection of Young Persons (Employment) (Exclusion of Workers in the Fishing and Shipping Sectors) Regulations 2014: Motion (8 Jul 2014)

John Perry: I thank the Members of the Oireachtas who were present in Navan this morning for the launch of the LEO. It is very much part of the mission of the committee. The Dundalk LEO was also launched. Members’ support was very much appreciated. I thank the Chairman and committee members for giving me the opportunity to address them on the draft Protection of Young Persons (Employment)...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Road Projects (2 Jul 2014)

John Perry: I thank Senator Jim D'Arcy for raising this very important issue. I will convey his very kind comments to the Minister, Deputy Varadkar. I have no doubt that the Taoiseach will be delighted by people's determination to see this project progressed. There is no harm in repeating that in the context of the possibility of the Narrow Water bridge project qualifying for funding under the next...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Road Projects (2 Jul 2014)

John Perry: I am replying on behalf of my colleague, Deputy Varadkar, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, and I thank Senator D'Arcy raising this important issue. As the Senator is aware, Narrow Water Bridge is expected to be discussed at the plenary meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council on Friday, 4 July, in Dublin Castle. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is...

Friendly Societies and Industrial and Provident Societies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (26 Jun 2014)

John Perry: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Friendly Societies and Industrial and Provident Societies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2014)

John Perry: I thank Deputies for their contributions to the debate on the Bill. It is clear that many of them have a significant interest in the co-operative sector, in particular, which is testament to the important role co-operatives have played in Irish society during the past century. The Bill is designed not to solve all issues affecting the co-operative sector bur rather to address the particular...

Friendly Societies and Industrial and Provident Societies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (25 Jun 2014)

John Perry: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to present the Friendly Societies and Industrial and Provident Societies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 on Second Stage. It addresses two separate bodies of legislation, both of which operate under the Registry of Friendly Societies, namely, the legislation governing friendly societies and the legislation governing...

Topical Issue Debate: Jobs Protection (24 Jun 2014)

John Perry: It is all about cordiality and a certain level of business dialogue that should take place at any company.

Topical Issue Debate: Jobs Protection (24 Jun 2014)

John Perry: The reference made to the CEO is appalling.

Topical Issue Debate: Jobs Protection (24 Jun 2014)

John Perry: It is.

Topical Issue Debate: Jobs Protection (24 Jun 2014)

John Perry: The investment by the company in Clonmel is substantial, as demonstrated by acquisitions in Ireland. The company has just released a figure of 30% for the Irish representation, mainly Bulmers. I am a great believer in discussions, dialogue and contact, but with that attack on the CEO, it does not surprise me that he would not meet the Deputy.

Topical Issue Debate: Jobs Protection (24 Jun 2014)

John Perry: That is my clear observation.

Topical Issue Debate: Jobs Protection (24 Jun 2014)

John Perry: It is all about showing cordiality in how one does business, not the attack the Deputy made.

Topical Issue Debate: Jobs Protection (24 Jun 2014)

John Perry: I am not impressed at all. One cannot argue with the figures. They are up 30% and a figure of 75% is represented by Ireland and Scotland. I understand the company is launching a new craft beer.

Topical Issue Debate: Jobs Protection (24 Jun 2014)

John Perry: Never mind the reference to Cromwell. The Deputy is based in Clonmel and should deal with that history appropriately and without referring to the present. I understand the company is launching a new craft beer and that a plant is being commissioned. The Deputy should be assured that IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and other State agencies will do everything they can to work with the company.

Topical Issue Debate: Jobs Protection (24 Jun 2014)

John Perry: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. I am very conscious of the anxiety that any threat to the workforce in C&C Group's operations in Clonmel would create for the workers, their families and the local community. In terms of safeguarding the rights of the employees, Ireland has a robust suite of employment rights legislation. For employees who are concerned about the safety of...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses^ (24 Jun 2014)

John Perry: I appreciate the concerns of all the Deputies and everyone involved, but the court will have the final say in the appointment of an examiner and we must be careful to respect this. The High Court has fixed 26 June for the hearing of the petition in order that notice be given to the interested parties. We must allow this process to happen. Clearly, the contributions of the Deputies and due...