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Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (16 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Defence the maximum and minimum number of personnel required to man our ships on fishery patrol with a breakdown by ship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38130/06]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has noted the recent job losses in the food manufacturing sector; the proposals he has to ensure that indigenous employment remains competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37950/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average percentage of gardaí that are on duty at any particular time in respect of each station in south Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38097/06]

Written Answers — Regulation of Small Businesses: Regulation of Small Businesses (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the strategy he has developed to reduce the regulatory burden on small business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38046/06]

Economic Competitiveness. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: I acknowledge this morning's announcement regarding the creation in Ireland of 500 jobs by Google Incorporated. This constitutes a major boost to the Dublin region's economy, as well as a welcome boost to the IDA in its efforts to attract foreign direct investment. However, it coincides with some concerns articulated by the OECD report. The Minister does not appear to believe the OECD and...

Economic Competitiveness. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: Did the IDA say so?

Economic Competitiveness. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: They decided on Carrick-on-Suir in spite of the IDA.

Economic Competitiveness. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: I acknowledge that in relative terms, our unemployment levels are low and that much investment comes into Ireland. However, when reputable organisations such as the OECD or Ernst & Young which monitor such matters suggest we must consider the challenges ahead very carefully, I certainly will not make any apologies for bringing them to the Minister's attention. Equally however, I expect him...

Economic Competitiveness. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: That was the only time when this happened. Opposition Members are conscious of costs in respect of labour and taxation matters. They are also familiar with the corporation tax rate of 12.5% because they introduced it.

Economic Competitiveness. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: When the Minister talks about Governments, he seeks to airbrush from history the Government of 1994 to 1997. Opposition Members have no difficulty in discussing what happened in the mid-1990s. I understand the Minister has established his manufacturing group. When will it report to the Oireachtas on the work on which it is engaged? The only reason to set up such a group is because of the...

Economic Competitiveness. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: He does not heed them.

Economic Competitiveness. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: He reduced the rates but we are talking about the overall tax burden.

Economic Competitiveness. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: Who produced the figures?

Economic Competitiveness. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: The Minister is forgetting about who opposed Deputy Quinn when he introduced policies as Minister for Finance.

Economic Competitiveness. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: What did the Government do with Mr. McCreevy? It got rid of him and sent him to Brussels.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: I am glad the Minister has taken note of what we are doing in that committee. He does not always acknowledge or heed it.

Skill Shortages. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: I acknowledge what the Minister stated. What was worrying about the headlines put before us by the American Chamber of Commerce, particularly by Dr. Fraser Logue, was that 42% of those surveyed stated their parent company would not view Ireland favourably as a location for investment because of labour shortages and 73% stated they struggled to secure skilled labour. I tabled this question to...

EU Directives. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: Is the National Consumer Agency up and running and available for business?

EU Directives. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: I will give an example of what happens. The telephone number on the website is the Forfás switchboard. One is put through to voicemail. The person who ultimately answers that voicemail does not know much about the National Consumer Agency or its responsibilities. Another constituent of mine tried to contact the Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs and was left waiting on the...

EU Directives. (15 Nov 2006)

Phil Hogan: It is a bit like Leas Cross — one would want to be careful what one opens or launches.