Results 10,641-10,660 of 11,979 for speaker:Billy Kelleher
- Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: As I said at the outset, unfortunately, the harmonisation nature of the directive gives member states very little discretion regarding this legislation before the House. I commend Senator Ryan and the Labour Party on introducing this Bill, especially in view of the time of year. Senator Bacik referred to a number of issues regarding the psychology of purchasing vouchers in the first place....
- Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: When one goes into Brown Thomas or an equally high-end store, invariably one ends up going to the gift voucher department because otherwise one might be under some pressure if one bought an item in the wrong size. Seriously, reference was made to our blaming the consumer. We are trying to advise the consumer and make him or her aware of the risks that arise if one does not look at the terms...
- Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) Scheme 2009: Motion (3 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: It is disgraceful.
- Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: Do not forget Bandon.
- Order of Business (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: The Deputy should show some leadership.
- Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce this Bill in the Dáil and I thank Deputies for facilitating an early debate on the urgent issues it addresses. I will explain as I move to the specific sections of the Bill the urgency attaching to them. This is the second Bill this Government has introduced this year to amend the Companies Act. Like its...
- Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: We hope to have it published in September 2010. It is a major undertaking.
- Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: Everybody accepts it is a large undertaking involving approximately 1,300 amendments. We would like to get the legislation right as opposed to rushed. Obviously with the co-operation and input of this House - if we are all still here - I very much look forward to taking it through the various Stages. With the co-operation of all sides it could implemented in 2011. However, we first need...
- Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: Were the Deputy to conclude within two minutes, he would not be in possession.
- Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: Enterprise Ireland is the lead government agency responsible for the development of indigenous enterprise. The fundamental objective of the current Enterprise Ireland strategy is to drive export growth momentum and internationalisation in what is an increasingly challenging and competitive environment for companies. Enterprise Ireland's strategy, Transforming Irish Industry 2008-2010,...
- Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: I answered the question the Deputy asked.
- Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: None of those agencies prophesises the future.
- Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: I do not know if that document has been widely read but we had a look at it. If there are any good proposals, we will certainly examine them. In the broader context, the IDA does not say how many jobs it will create in a year.
- Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: No, it does not.
- Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: The IDA is charged with the function of creating as many jobs as possible. Its purpose is to attract foreign direct investment and to support companies locating in this country. The reverse is the case with Enterprise Ireland, whose purpose and function is to promote and sustain as many jobs as possible, as opposed to having particular targets. Its purpose is to establish companies in...
- Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: That document involves the sale of many assets at a depressed time in the market but-----
- Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: -----thankfully, that is a decision the Deputy will not be making.
- Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: This is very important. The smart economy document contains projections for jobs in the forthcoming years.
- Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: However, in the case of the agencies about which the Deputy asked-----
- Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)
Billy Kelleher: Yes. The agencies for whom I am replying are Enterprise Ireland, the IDA and the county enterprise boards. They do not get into the issue of specific-----