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- Topical Issue Debate: Pigmeat Sector and Poultry Industry (8 Nov 2012)
John Perry: I am answering the second issue.
- Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Promotion (8 Nov 2012)
John Perry: I am replying to this topical issue on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, who unfortunately cannot be in the Chamber this evening. In so far as this issue relates to advertising by Tourism Ireland, the matter raised is purely operational for the agency concerned. The Minister has no role in day to day matters such as the content or design of advertising by either...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (6 Nov 2012)
John Perry: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an invalidity appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48599/12]
- Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2012)
John Perry: Many people's rents have decreased.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Vetting (24 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Deputy Shatter. The Minister is aware that apparent delays in the processing of vetting applications causes anxiety for those awaiting vetting certificates so that they can take up employment positions or voluntary roles. Both the Garda central vetting unit in...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Vetting (24 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I again thank the Senator for her interest in this matter. The processing of applications takes a certain amount of time, with processing of some applications taking longer than others. Every effort is made to limit, if not eliminate, the impact on individuals and registered organisations wishing to take on new employees or volunteers. All organisations registered for Garda vetting are...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Vetting (24 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Deputy Shatter. The Minister is aware that apparent delays in the processing of vetting applications causes anxiety for those awaiting vetting certificates so that they can take up employment positions or voluntary roles. Both the Garda central vetting unit in...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Vetting (24 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I again thank the Senator for her interest in this matter. The processing of applications takes a certain amount of time, with processing of some applications taking longer than others. Every effort is made to limit, if not eliminate, the impact on individuals and registered organisations wishing to take on new employees or volunteers. All organisations registered for Garda vetting are...
- Statutory Sick Pay: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I move amendment No.1 :To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:“recognises the fact that there are 200,000 small businesses in this country, and acknowledges the vital role they play in the economy and the fact that they employ 655,000 people; notes the range of measures in place to support business, in particular the small and medium...
- Statutory Sick Pay: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2012)
John Perry: As the Minister of State with responsibility for small business, I am keenly aware of the challenges businesses face in the current economic climate to keep their overheads down. Small businesses are the lifeblood of the country. Over 90% of companies are small businesses which employ 655,000 people and contribute €10 billion to the Exchequer each year. While statutory sick pay has...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Staffing (18 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to outline for the House the position on the allocation of teaching posts to primary schools. The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on the Department's website. The staffing schedule is the mechanism used for the allocation of classroom teachers to all primary schools. It operates in a clear and...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Transport (18 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. To begin, I wish to give the House an outline of the extent of the school transport service. School transport is a very significant operation. It is managed by Bus Ãireann on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills. School buses make journeys totalling 82 million km annually. In the region of 114,000 children, including more than...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Transport (18 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I will convey the sentiments expressed by the Senator to the Minister.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Transport (18 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. To begin, I wish to give the House an outline of the extent of the school transport service. School transport is a very significant operation. It is managed by Bus Ãireann on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills. School buses make journeys totalling 82 million km annually. In the region of 114,000 children, including more than...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Transport (18 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I will convey the sentiments expressed by the Senator to the Minister.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Staffing (18 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to outline for the House the position on the allocation of teaching posts to primary schools. The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on the Department's website. The staffing schedule is the mechanism used for the allocation of classroom teachers to all primary schools. It operates in a clear and...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Transport (18 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. To begin, I wish to give the House an outline of the extent of the school transport service. School transport is a very significant operation. It is managed by Bus Ãireann on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills. School buses make journeys totalling 82 million km annually. In the region of 114,000 children, including more than...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Transport (18 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I will convey the sentiments expressed by the Senator to the Minister.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Staffing (18 Oct 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to outline for the House the position on the allocation of teaching posts to primary schools. The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on the Department's website. The staffing schedule is the mechanism used for the allocation of classroom teachers to all primary schools. It operates in a clear and...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (16 Oct 2012)
John Perry: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44704/12]