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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Harbours and Piers Development (9 Apr 2014)

John Perry: As the embarkation point for 500,000 visitors to the Aran Islands, it is very much welcome that development aid provides for a dedicated ferry berth with a water depth of 3 m. Also included in this portion was provision for a limited amount of dredging in the inner harbour area and navigation channel, which has been completed. As the Minister said, a great deal of money has been spent to...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Harbours and Piers Development (9 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Coveney, who is unable to be present. The harbour at Ros a' Mhíl is one of the six designated fishery harbour centres which are owned, managed and maintained by the Department. Funding is made available on an annual basis by the Department to the fishery harbour centres, including Ros a'...

Central Bank Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (9 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Central Bank Bill 2014: Second Stage (9 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the House for agreeing to discuss the Central Bank Bill 2014 today. I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, who has a major commitment this afternoon. The legislation has two purposes, the first of which is to extend the current Central Bank legislation which allows for the transfer of assets and...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: The Minister's reply was clear and the information in it positive. I suggest the Senator engage directly with Fingal County Council. It is impossible to indicate the possible location of the site but the Minister has said very clearly that once the site has been identified, the Department will appoint a design team. I suggest the Senator contact the Minister's office directly on this so he...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn. I thank the Senator for raising the matter as it affords me the opportunity to outline the process used to ensure that there will be adequate accommodation in schools at primary and post-primary level to meet the demographic needs arising. The forward planning section of the...

Seanad: SME Envoy Networks: Statements (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I welcome this very interesting debate. I welcome Senator White's comments on my Department’s support for entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurship forum report to which she alluded is a very good document, which contains many elements we can implement in the one-stop shop for business that will go live in mid-April. They are cost-effective but will provide support. The report...

Seanad: SME Envoy Networks: Statements (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: Yes.

Seanad: SME Envoy Networks: Statements (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: Well done.

Seanad: SME Envoy Networks: Statements (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: It was some achievement.

Seanad: SME Envoy Networks: Statements (3 Apr 2014)

John Perry: I thank Members all for the kind invitation to address the Chamber on the important work to which Ireland is contributing at a European level to assist SMEs across Europe to grow and develop. If I may, I would like to start by informing the Chamber of how and why the SME envoy network was established in the first place. SMEs are the backbone of the EU economy and a key driver in the EU...

Restorative Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Mar 2014)

John Perry: I propose to share time with Deputies Connaughton, Stanton and Kyne. On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Shatter, I thank Deputy Halligan for bringing forward the Bill, which seeks to provide for the payment of reparation to victims of offences in respect of medical costs or damage to property at the pre-trial and post-conviction stages. The programme for Government contains a commitment to...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

John Perry: He had to attend a meeting.

Topical Issue Debate: Marina Developments (5 Mar 2014)

John Perry: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I share his concerns about the damage caused to Kilrush marina by the recent storms. Kilrush Creek Marina Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shannon Development. Shannon Development is a self-financing semi-State agency which is in transition to become part of the Shannon Group. Kilrush Creek Marina Limited...

Topical Issue Debate: Marina Developments (5 Mar 2014)

John Perry: The marina is a considerable asset for the town of Kilrush. It is one of Ireland's finest marinas, offering 120 fully serviced pontoon berths, accessible at all stages of the tide, as well as a range of amenities. The board of Shannon Development holds the view that private ownership of the marina is the best option for its future development and upgrading. I have been informed by Shannon...

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: I take this opportunity to thank everybody who assisted in the progression of the Bill through the House. It is very important legislation and I am delighted to see it passed by the Dáil. This reforming initiative reflects a commitment in the programme for Government and is a core element of the Action Plan for Jobs. I thank the Ceann Comhairle, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and all the...

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: That will be monitored across the board. When one considers the level of enterprise across the counties, one will see that this will in no way diminish the role of councillors. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, has introduced transformational change and given autonomy to local councillors for the first time ever. Councillors will be represented...

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: My strong view is that SPCs should develop views on economic policy locally and that LEOS should concentrate on providing direct support to companies, creating jobs and working with all the relevant players, including Enterprise Ireland. Ultimately, oversight in respect of LEOS will rest with my Department. In that sense, policy will be laid down and funding will be provided by the...

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: What we are doing relates to providing support to business people so that they might create jobs and making grants available. What we want is to have on the committees experienced business people who can give mentoring support and advice to individuals. If we can replicate the success of Mr. Hynes and his team in Mayo in every other county, I would be very optimistic-----

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: -----with regard to the future of LEOs. I am of the view that they will provide the engine of growth for start-up companies and that they will deliver on the objectives of the Government by supporting those companies.