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Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Billy Kelleher: That is out of order.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Billy Kelleher: He is compromising the powers of the President.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Billy Kelleher: It is not in order.

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (3 Nov 2009)

Billy Kelleher: The Technical Employment Support Grant is used by FÁS where it is identified that a jobseeker has a support need to enter/re-enter the labour market, and that this need cannot be met by FÁS directly or any other state provider, within a reasonable timeframe or at a location convenient to the jobseeker. The grant has a limited budget, which is focused on short-term interventions. It is not...

Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Referral to Select Committee (21 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (21 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: If I may,-----

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (21 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: -----the list is Deputies O'Rourke, Dooley, Collins, Deputy Blaney replacing the Acting Chairman, Deputies O'Brien and Mattie McGrath, and Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, will complete.

Written Answers — Trade Union Regulation: Trade Union Regulation (20 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I understand this question to refer to the role of the Registrar of Friendly societies in relation to trade union regulation and governance. The Registrar of Friendly Societies has a range of functions relating to friendly societies, industrial and provident societies and trade unions, dating back to the late nineteenth century. The relevant legislation concerning trade unions is set down...

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (20 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: This is a follow on from the smart economy document that was published in December. Since then many actions have been taken but the report of this group will form part of the Government's recovery and growth strategy. We are pursuing major investment programmes in our energy infrastructure, renewable power, and energy efficiency. We are introducing incentives in a range of areas including...

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (20 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dail Eireann" and substitute the following: endorses the actions of the Government to support and develop business in the State through the current difficult economic cycle, and in particular - commends the Government for its ongoing commitment to driving down the cost of doing business in Ireland; - welcomes the undertaking in the renewed...

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (20 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to address the House this evening and wish specifically to mention the vital role of costs in restoring competitiveness to the Irish economy and the broader actions the Government is taking to help the enterprise sector at this time. Let me begin by assuring the House that the Government is committed to driving down business costs at this critical time and that it...

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (20 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I will come to the good news later. The Central Statistics Office inflation figures highlight this continuing downward trend. The category of costs which includes electricity, gas and other fuels has declined by almost 14% in the past 12 months. The energy regulator, responding to Government concerns about costs for large energy users, is maintaining the current reductions in network...

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (20 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: An increased involvement of SMEs in public purchasing will allow SMEs to make the most of their potential for job creation and expansion and we have taken action to facilitate this. Last July, the Tánaiste and Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, launched a public procurement initiative to ensure a level playing field for all innovative companies wishing to participate in public tendering...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: We could move Christmas Day instead.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 to 196, inclusive, together. I have been informed that Waterford City Enterprise Board leases their premises from Waterford City Council at an annual rental charge of €19,046 since 2004. However it should be noted that over the period in question the Board leased two Units within the premises to two separate businesses for which the Board received...

FÁS: Motion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: It related to the establishment of FÁS.

FÁS: Motion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. I was Minister of State with responsibility for labour affairs when the difficulties we are discussing first came to our attention. The Tánaiste at all times acted with the utmost probity and was conscious of the need to address the problems as they unfolded. Factually incorrect assertions have been made that she did not act on time or in...

FÁS: Motion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: Let us live in the real world.

FÁS: Motion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: The Deputy should read the legislation because it clearly sets out how to the board is to be appointed. It is incorrect to suggest that nominating bodies are putting forward cronies. A serious allegation was made last night to the effect that the Tánaiste and the Minister for Finance were acting outside the law but I subsequently clarified the issues surrounding the legality of the...

Telecommunications Services. (6 Oct 2009)

Billy Kelleher: As the Deputy is from Kerry and I am a Cork Deputy, I am well aware of the fact Kerry people do not lie down. I wish they would lie down more often in Croke Park, but that does not happen. However, not to trivialise the issue, I understand the Deputy's point and thank him for raising the matter. I apologise on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for...