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Other Questions: National Minimum Wage (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: I ask the Minister for his thoughts on the merits of a living wage as opposed to a minimum wage and the actions Government can do, in the context of a still relatively weak economy, to support a higher living wage as opposed to the statutory minimum wage.

Other Questions: National Minimum Wage (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: I would remind the Minister of State, Deputy Nash, that much of the infrastructure to which he referred, and that he is now using, was put in place by our party. First, I ask him to consider the Government's responsibilities in this regard. For instance, when PRSI kicks in for somebody on the minimum wage their entire income becomes liable to PRSI if it increases by a small amount. We also...

Other Questions: National Minimum Wage (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: The Minister need not worry. I would never accuse the Labour Party of being motivated by a leftist agenda-----

Other Questions: National Minimum Wage (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: -----because it is clear it is not. I accept his argument that profit-making enterprises should contribute to wage recovery but many enterprises are not in a situation, perhaps because of debt service commitments, where they can make profits. When they are able to they will but as of now, their workers need some share in this recovery. I am anxious to pursue the Minister on the PRSI...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Credit Guarantee Scheme Application Numbers (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: Its partner scheme, the microfinance scheme, has been completely revitalised in the past few months and Mr. Michael Johnson is to be credited for bringing a new energy to it. That shows what could be done with this scheme. I want an absolute commitment that the Bill will be brought forward before the Christmas recess because this scheme needs to be given urgency. For those businesses which...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Credit Guarantee Scheme Application Numbers (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: The review was also damning in regard to the complicated nature of accessing the scheme and the paperwork involved. Does the Minister have thoughts about reducing the paperwork and the complications?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Credit Guarantee Scheme Application Numbers (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: 4. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of loans guaranteed to date under the credit guarantee scheme; his plans to review the scheme to improve its take-up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39089/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Credit Guarantee Scheme Application Numbers (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: This is the second anniversary of the credit guarantee scheme. It has not worked. The legislation to reform it is on the A list. Will the Minister guarantee that the legislation will be before the House prior to the Christmas recess? Will he indicate the kinds of change he proposes to make via that legislation?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: The reality is that we are at the start of a process and the Minister has declared our hand. The base erosion and profit shifting, BEPS, process could go on for a long time, and many of our competitors may not go as far as we have. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and the Minister for Finance could learn a thing or two from people like John O'Shea when it comes to fighting...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: We could have had all of that anyway.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: 1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps being taken to implement his Department’s policy statement on foreign direct investment; if recent developments in respect of Ireland’s corporation tax regime have impacted on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39377/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: As this is the first Question Time with the new ministerial team, I wish the Ministers of State, Deputies Gerald Nash and Damien English, every success in their new roles and acknowledge the work done by Deputy John Perry and the Minister of State, Deputy Sean Sherlock, in the Department. Will the Minister outline the changes to our corporation tax regime since Tuesday? Will he confirm the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: Recent developments.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the introduction of the knowledge development box which has huge potential. I have always wondered about moving our investment in research and development into reality. The BEPS process is under way and may not finish for at least 12 months, but we have declared our hand right at the beginning of it. We have raised the white flag because of pressure from competitor countries for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Supports (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: 18. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way he plans to encourage greater take-up of research and development incentives among small and medium enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39088/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Construction Sector Strategy (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: 28. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress that has been made in implementing the recommendations of the Forfás strategy for the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39090/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: 231. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports that will be available for Ireland West Airport Knock as a consequence of budget 2015; if support will be made available from any other Government source; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39622/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (16 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: 232. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the restrictive interpretation his Department has taken in relation to the EU guidelines on financially assisting regional airports as a consequence of recent EU court decisions on regional airports across Europe. [39623/14]

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris, on his appointment and wish him every success in his new role. He is certainly getting a baptism of fire. Government Deputies getting carried away on the back of yesterday’s budget pronouncements should keep an eye on today’s international markets, which show the weakness of the world economy. So many of the promises...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Long Wave Radio Transmission: RTE (15 Oct 2014)

Dara Calleary: Mr. Jennings is in charge of broadcasting.