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Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: The introduction of the additional section to provide for patents and intellectual property issues necessitates amendment to the Long Title. I refer to the amendment to the existing section 5(3). Following the introduction of the proposed new section 5, this section will become section 6(3). It is proposed to amend the wording of the existing section 5(3) as follows: This Act shall come...

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: There will be no particular cost to the Exchequer. Obviously, IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland already have the resources. Consequently, no additional cost will arise from the changes this legislation will enact.

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: These programmes already have been put in place as part of the national development plan and, every year, such anticipated costs will have been included anyway. Consequently, the effect of this legislation will not place any additional costs on the agencies as such costs already will have been anticipated.

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: One has the national development plan as outlined, and every year an Estimate is taken from that, which means that any costs are included and calculated therein. However, I am led to believe no additional cost will be incurred in this regard. Were the Senator to point out exactly where he can discern anticipated costs, I may examine it, but my assumption is that no additional costs will be...

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senators and Seanad staff. I also thank the officials in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment who have been working diligently on this Bill for many long hours. Given the efficiency of the House, I might initiate much more legislation herein.

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: Yes. I thank everyone.

Leaders' Questions (4 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: Fine Gael should not go there.

Employment Regulation Orders. (3 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I wish to convey the Tánaiste's apologies for being unable to address the House tonight. It is important at the outset to acknowledge on behalf of the Tánaiste and on my own behalf the difficulties facing small businesses in the current economic climate. However, we must balance that with the need to ensure the rights of workers are respected at all times. I do not think any of us would...

Employment Regulation Orders. (3 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: By way of background, joint labour committees, JLCs, are statutory bodies established by the Labour Court under the Industrial Relations Acts 1946 to 2004 to provide machinery for the fixing of statutory minimum rates of pay and conditions of employment in particular sectors. A JLC is composed of equal numbers of representatives of employers and workers in the sector and it meets regularly,...

Company Closure. (3 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. Every Deputy has faced similar sad situations where iconic companies such as Waterford Crystal face closure or liquidation because of a changed economic environment. I understand the concerns of the Deputy, the workers and their families and everyone in the south-east region. The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (3 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Redundancy Payments Section of my Department requires clarification on matters related to the company's business affairs. The company's accountant, who was contacted in December by that Section, has been requested to submit those details in order to progress the claim in question.

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (3 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 and 173 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the statutory redundancy claims in respect of the company mentioned have been received in the Redundancy Payments Section of my Department. These claims are currently being processed and clearance for payment will follow, subject to the correct details being in place. My Office has not made contact with...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (3 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I wish to advise the Deputy that the claimant's Statutory Redundancy has been processed and payment issued on 30 January, 2009.

Written Answers — Hospitality Sector: Hospitality Sector (29 Jan 2009)

Billy Kelleher: A Forum which consists of representatives of IBEC and the Irish Hotels Federation, on behalf of employers in the industry, and SIPTU was established in December 2008. The principle objective of the Forum is to contribute to the development of a sustainable industry providing high quality employment. I understand that the Forum held its first meeting on the 4th of December, 2008. I was...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I wish to share time with Deputy Flynn.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak on the issues that confront us. As we speak, social partners are in detailed discussions based on a framework document entitled Framework Pact for Stabilisation, Social Solidarity and Economic Renewal. I am delighted they have agreed on a framework document and that they can now engage in detailed discussions to advance proposals put forward...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Kelleher: The Employment Permits Act 2006 sets down in legislation the rules governing the employment of non-EEA nationals in the State. Enshrined in this legislation are our obligations under Community Preference whereby Member States of the EU are obliged to fill skill and labour shortages from within the European Economic Area (EEA) before hiring a national from outside the EEA. The current policy...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Kelleher: The Deputy is abusing his time.

The Economy: Statements (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Kelleher: We can hear the Deputy's ideas in a moment.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2009)

Billy Kelleher: The Deputies opposite sat on their hands.