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Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: That is the problem. It only hears what it chooses to hear.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: This is a most appalling situation for the woman, her baby and her family. Will the Tánaiste and the House join me in asking those on either side of this debate to remember that there is a family at the centre of this and that whatever discussion and debate we have on this case in the next few days should put dignity at the heart of it? The case should not be used by any side to...

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: This morning's newspapers and last night's news programmes carried heartbreaking reports about an evolving situation in a hospital in the midlands. Our thoughts must be with the family of the woman involved. When asked about the situation yesterday, the Taoiseach stated that he was aware of the case and that, while it was difficult, now is not the time for constitutional change. On Tuesday...

Other Questions: Consumer Protection (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: 10. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which consumers will be protected from financial detriment following the purchase of a product or service in view of the survey by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission which highlighted significant losses incurred by consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48139/14]

Other Questions: Consumer Protection (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: What proposals does the Minister have for the report of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on the cost of poor customer service and faulty goods which it puts at €500 million a year? That sum would fund many rugby teams and scientists. More importantly, it is money taken out of people's pockets for bad service. This issue needs to be tackled.

Other Questions: Consumer Protection (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: This is a welcome report, but it is key that the consumer protection side of the commission stand up and use it. When one drills down, everyone can identify with the fact that one in ten consumers who responded to the survey spent more than ten hours trying to solve a problem. Up to 50% of the issues were never actually resolved. I challenge anyone not to identify with the statistic that...

Other Questions: Consumer Protection (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: With the consultation paper, what plans does the Minister have for making legislation more relevant to Internet purchasing, giving consumer rights and protection to those who buy over the Internet who then have problems because, unknown to them at the time they purchased, the provider was based outside the jurisdiction? Is there any work under way at EU level to give EU-wide protection to...

Other Questions: Job Creation (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: One for everybody in the audience.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: I want to reiterate my original questions. Where are we in reaching the 20,000 target to be achieved by 2016 and with regard to the credit guarantee scheme? What are the Minister of State's views on the cost base which is directly within the control of the State and State agencies, given that it will impinge on the Government's efforts in reaching any employment target if it is allowed to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: 4. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation how his Department will seek to support Irish-owned manufacturing firms to achieve growth in the domestic and export markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48393/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: Our manufacturing sector is under huge pressure at present while gaining from the so-called recovery. What actions is the Department taking in regard to costs and ensuring that we have a proper skills base for any growth that takes place? What supports is the Minister willing to put in place for start-up manufacturing industries around the country?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: How many of the 20,000 jobs that were due to be created by 2016, which is only a year from now, have been created? On skills needs, feedback is beginning to come through from employers in manufacturing, but also across all areas, is that it is getting more difficult and costly to find the skills they need as the economy grows. 10 o’clock Third, we had a discussion with the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: IDA Data (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: 1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of new overseas offices established by IDA Ireland since 2011; the number of staff in each new office; the number of offices closed during the period; the plans by IDA Ireland to exploit opportunities in the Middle East and BRIC countries; the number of IDA Ireland staff based in Middle East and BRIC countries; and if he...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: IDA Data (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: My first question relates to IDA Ireland's presence in BRIC and Middle East countries. It is a replica of a question that I tabled in January. I would like to know what progress has been made in the intervening period.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: IDA Data (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: I ask the Minister to provide more detail on the question of meeting the 20% target. He has said IDA Ireland is "confident" that it will be achieved, but it only has two weeks in which to do so. Is there any monitoring by the Department of IDA Ireland in reaching the target? On the 35 new staff recruited, I notice that the BRIC markets are well down the priority list. While I welcome the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: IDA Data (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: I wish to ask about the relationship between the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. In the context of trade being the responsibility of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the past three years or so, what monitoring takes place of the economic wing of that Department? What is the level of monitoring of economic...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: 11. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress that has been made in the establishment of a national health innovation hub as promised under the action plan for jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48140/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: 16. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on the work of the consultative committee on jobs in the green economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48141/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: 24. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress achieved in respect of the target under the action plan for jobs to reduce the regulatory burden by delivering an integrated licensing application service for the retail sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48137/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Advisory System (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Calleary: 90. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department recognises a FETAC level 8 course (details supplied); if not, the reason other courses are recognised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48639/14]