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Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: I am very disappointed to be leaving.

Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: I reiterate the commitment of the support agencies, who are doing the best they possibly can. We attended the launch of the pilot local enterprise office in south County Dublin and the county manager was also in attendance. This scheme will be quite revolutionary when it is rolled out from next September and it will mark a new beginning for local enterprise. The point about LEADER...

Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his indulgence.

Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: He is dealing with that.

Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: The 2013 budget contained an effective plan for the domestic economy and I am confident the action plan for 2014 will reflect the policy of entrepreneurship and the policy to encourage women in business. We are becoming more competitive. It is not just the 12.5% rate of corporation tax that attracts foreign direct investment. Companies come here because they get highly motivated, highly...

Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: The Deputy will recall that the capital budget for enterprise supports was broadly protected for 2013 to ensure continued support for Irish business and the implementation of the Action Plan for Jobs programme. This plan is about using available resources in smarter ways and achieving new forms of collaboration across Government to promote enterprise and jobs. Many of the innovative ideas...

Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: The Minister, Deputy Bruton, will be working on the Action Plan for Jobs which will review all of the actions.

Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: First, on the points of Deputies Broughan and Calleary on the issue of women in business, the support by Deputy Joan Burton's Department is very much to encourage people back into work, for instance, the announcement this week of the fund to provide up to €10,000 to an employer of the long-term unemployed. As I stated initially, the purpose of this Government is business. The actions...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: Deputy Tóibín can be very selective too in what he picks on. Deputy Tóibín should get his facts clear. Some 20,500 net jobs have been created in the private sector, net of public sector jobs.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: Enterprise Ireland, with €16 billion, is the highest ever and its turnover in Ireland is €30 billion.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: An initiative announced by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, of giving €10,000 in respect of long-term unemployed people-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: That is under review.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: We look at the glass being half-full, while Deputy Tóibín is very selective in what he picks on. We look at the reality and we talk to business people.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: We meet business people on the ground and we are not being selective like Deputy Tóibín.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: The policies being pursued by the Department are having a positive impact in supporting enterprises and job creation. Despite international and domestic difficulties, there was an annual increase in employment of 20,500 people, net of public sector reductions, in the first quarter of 2013. The unemployment rate decreased from 15% in the first quarter of 2012 to 13.7% in the first quarter of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: The objective of the Government is very clear in the actions of the Minister and his team, which have been very effective. For the first time since 2008, 20,500 jobs have been created in a single quarter, net of public sector reductions. Some 1.8 million people are at work. Exports from companies supported by Enterprise Ireland are worth €16 billion. This is worth €30...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: That is not what I am saying. I am pointing to the opportunities available within the economy. We have introduced a range of initiatives to assist business, including the micro-finance fund, the loan guarantee scheme and the credit guarantee scheme. A sum of €4 billion has been targeted for bank lending. We are constantly meeting the financial institutions to discuss how people...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Services Provision (10 Jul 2013)

John Perry: The Government has a very clear plan, which is more than can be said for the Deputy's party. We are not cherry-picking figures but simply stating the facts. Some 20,500 jobs were created in one quarter, net of public sector reductions. The opportunities are available, despite the difficulties facing the economy. We have a clear plan of action. The Action Plan for Jobs is in place and we...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: VAT Rates Application (9 Jul 2013)

John Perry: As regards the 9% VAT rate, it is important to note that every reduction costs a considerable amount of money. As to the numbers employed in the tourism sector, research was carried out by the Department and published in the medium term fiscal statement in November 2012. This report entitled Measuring the Impact of the Jobs Initiative examined where the VAT reduction had been passed on and...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: VAT Rates Application (9 Jul 2013)

John Perry: I am taking the debate on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, who conveys his apologies to the Senator for not being here to reply. I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to today's debate and to respond to Senator Landy's motion concerning the equity of Ireland's VAT rates. The VAT rating of goods and services is subject to the requirements of European...