Results 921-940 of 4,491 for speaker:John Perry
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Carer's Benefit Payments (23 Oct 2013)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this. On behalf of the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, I welcome the opportunity to outline to the Seanad the range of entitlements available to carers from the Department of Social Protection. One would imagine, based on the issue raised, that the intelligent approach would be to give the notification such that one would not have to...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Carer's Benefit Payments (23 Oct 2013)
John Perry: Not at all.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Carer's Benefit Payments (23 Oct 2013)
John Perry: I fully appreciate the Senator's view and respect the integrity of her case. In fairness to the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, she is very much a reforming Minister and has made many changes regarding the automation-----
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Carer's Benefit Payments (23 Oct 2013)
John Perry: Perhaps the Senator might be hitting on a bad-file case. Fundamentally, the Department states it is not the case that carer's benefit claims are routinely reviewed. They may be in some cases. I suggest that the Senator contact the Minister's office regarding the cases in question. I have no doubt the problem will be rectified. I will raise the point with the Minister. It would make no...
- Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Insurance Cover (23 Oct 2013)
John Perry: On behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Brian Hayes, I thank the Deputy for providing the opportunity to update him and the House on developments on this matter. I am fully aware that the issue of obtaining flood insurance cover is a matter of some concern to some people in certain locations around the country, whether in terms of the higher premia they are...
- Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Insurance Cover (23 Oct 2013)
John Perry: I thank Deputy Humphreys. His point is very well made. He wants action and results. The catchment flood risk assessment and management plan is well under way. I will provide some background information. Studies carried out under the programme will provide the most comprehensive survey of the flood risk associated with Ireland's waterways. In total, more than 3,500 km of major water...
- Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (23 Oct 2013)
John Perry: I thank Deputy Troy for raising this very important issue. I am taking it on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection who regrets she cannot be present. Deputy Troy should be assured she is aware of the issues he raises. The concerns raised by the Deputy have been raised by other colleagues in the House and I am pleased to allay some of their concerns by setting out the Department's...
- Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (23 Oct 2013)
John Perry: The Government is pursuing a multi-phased strategy with the final element being the cash payments. The transformation of post offices around the country has entailed significant change, such as the introduction of e-commerce systems and banking facilities. They are facilitating a wide range of services. The Government is very supportive of the post office network, which does a fantastic...
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)
John Perry: He would have been here. He is at a major event.
- Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)
John Perry: That is good. All to Mullingar, I hope.
- Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)
John Perry: I compliment the Minister on the significant investment he is making in the area of communications, energy and natural resources. The schemes are commendable and very good for householders and businesses and job creation and retention. As Minister of State with responsibility for small business, I am acutely aware that the operating environment for small businesses in Ireland remains...
- Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)
John Perry: I thank the Senator.
- Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)
John Perry: It is €3.5 million.
- Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)
John Perry: This year's outturn will be the same as last year.
- Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)
John Perry: The outturn will not be finished until year end.
- Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)
John Perry: We are now in October but the 2014 budget will be based on this year's budget and productivity will be up.
- Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)
John Perry: I think that we assess outturns and not inputs.
- Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)
John Perry: I wish to make a final point even though I should not intervene. There is a ring-fenced microfinance fund of €90 million. In addition, one no longer needs a refusal from the bank before applying for funding which was a big issue.
- Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)
John Perry: Up to now one had to have been refused by the bank before applying.
- Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)
John Perry: That requirement has been removed.