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Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: The Deputy should have asked the question this morning.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: The Deputy is not the Government Chief Whip either.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (5 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: The Employment Permits Section informs me that the above named is already the holder of a work permit which is valid up to the 24/4/2010. Applications from non-EEA nationals seeking permission to reside on the basis of being married to an Irish citizen, are a matter for my colleague the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Written Answers — Annual Leave Entitlements: Annual Leave Entitlements (5 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: Section 19 of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 provides that full-time employees are entitled to annual leave of four working weeks i.e. 20 days for such employees working a five day week. Section 20 of the 1997 Act provides that the times at which the above statutory annual leave is granted to an employee shall be determined by the employer having regard to work requirements....

Training Programmes: Motion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: Deputy McHugh should send him to Cork.

Training Programmes: Motion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: It is not the organisation. It is individuals in it.

Training Programmes: Motion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: Why is Fine Gael calling on the Government to adjust the budget?

Job Protection. (4 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: This issue has been raised on a number of occasions and I thank the Deputies for raising it tonight. Obviously I understand its sensitivity with three local Deputies coming to the House to raise the issue of Dell's workforce in Limerick. The Government acknowledges the importance of Dell. IDA Ireland is in discussion with Dell on a regular basis. As I said on 8 October, discussions...

Job Protection. (4 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: It is not the same reply. I have not read from my script. I am speaking not only as Minister of State with responsibility for labour affairs, but also as a Deputy in whose constituency companies have carried out worldwide reviews. I understand the concerns of the local Deputies, the Dell employees and others employed in companies supplying to or being supplied from Dell. I wish to place...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (4 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: This application was refused on the grounds that it is current Government policy to issue new employment permits only for highly skilled, highly paid positions or for non-EEA nationals already legally resident in the State on valid employment permits. Furthermore, new work permit applications can only be considered where it is established that the position on offer has been advertised with...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (4 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: The Employment Permits Section informs me that an application in respect of the above named was only received on the 28th October 2008. A decision will be made on this application in the next 2-3 weeks.

Training Programmes: Motion (4 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "recognises: the increase in the number of people signing on the live register; and that the Government has taken early action to address the deterioration in economic and fiscal prospects by introducing the 2009 budget early; supports the Government in: stabilising the financial services sector...

Training Programmes: Motion (4 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue. As outlined, it has been raised on a number of occasions, which shows the strong views of Members on all sides of the House on this issue and the level of concern in terms of the challenges we face. It is appropriate that we take account of the backdrop to our economic position and recognise from the outset that these challenges are faced...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (30 Oct 2008)

Billy Kelleher: The Employment Permits Section informs me that the last valid permit in respect of the above named expired on the 21/8/2006 and they have no record of a permit being applied for or issued since that date. However, if the above named wishes to submit an application it will be considered on its merits.

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (29 Oct 2008)

Billy Kelleher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. Table 1 sets out details of the number of inspections carried out since 2005 in the Catering Sector by the former Labour Inspectorate of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and, since 2007, by the National Employment Rights Authority's Inspection Services. To date, no prosecutions have been initiated in the Catering...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (22 Oct 2008)

Billy Kelleher: The Employment Permits Section has informed me that a Green Card has issued in this case.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (21 Oct 2008)

Billy Kelleher: A student on a "stamp 2" is permitted to remain by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in Ireland to pursue a course of studies and is permitted to engage in casual employment which is defined as not more that 20 hours per week during term, and up to 40 hours per week during holidays. A student on a Stamp 2 is prohibited from engaging in full time employment and cannot be...

Job Losses. (21 Oct 2008)

Billy Kelleher: I apologise as I was late for the start of the debate.

Job Losses. (21 Oct 2008)

Billy Kelleher: I will address some of the Deputy's points. The recent increase in the numbers on the live register is unwelcome and traumatic for the communities involved. It is an indication of the challenges facing the labour market and the economy as a whole. The Government is taking specific measures to address the challenge and ensure that job losses are minimal and last for as short a time as...

Job Losses. (21 Oct 2008)

Billy Kelleher: In the present competitive global markets, it is increasingly difficult to continue to attract such facilities as manufacturing companies in particular are going to low cost destinations such as China and central Europe. Central American countries, including Brazil and Singapore among others have low corporation tax levels, good infrastructures and good legal systems. Many companies are...