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- County Enterprise Boards (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: There is no ambiguity about this. This Government understands and respects small companies and will provide services for them. The 200,000 small companies are the backbone of the Irish economy. If people are fearful of going into the local authority office because they might be requested to pay other charges, I would sincerely hope they will pay the social charges they are supposed to pay....
- County Enterprise Boards (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: it depends on their plan of action and the level of enterprise within particular counties. We want to ensure the allocation of taxpayer's money goes to the most important person, the employer and potential job creator. The job of Government is to enhance opportunities for people who can create jobs.
- Enterprise Support Services (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I acknowledge that many small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, are functioning in a very difficult operating environment at present. Some costs, such as fuel and energy prices, are primarily driven by external factors such as global fossil fuel prices. The Government has not introduced any tax increases.
- Enterprise Support Services (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: There has been no tax increase for business since we took office. The Government's approach has been to identify those areas of policy it can influence to bring about cost reductions or provide supports to SMEs. The action plan for jobs includes several measures to improve supports for SMEs. For example, a small business division in Enterprise Ireland is being established for the first time....
- Enterprise Support Services (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: VAT has come down.
- Enterprise Support Services (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: Access to credit is an important factor for this sector. The temporary partial loan guarantee should assist this. It was based on the report by John Trethowan's Credit Review Office. However, it is not just about giving money to businesses. Many of them that were viable-----
- European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: That will all become apparent.
- European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: The best deal possible.
- European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Jun 2012)
John Perry: The Taoiseach outlined what we wanted.
- European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Jun 2012)
John Perry: The growth agenda has been pressed by the Government since coming to office last year. I welcome this critical issue which has now gathered considerable traction among EU leaders and we will be working hard to ensure that these efforts show dividends in Ireland and across Europe. The people's vote last week strengthens the Government's hand as we now pursue the growth agenda, including at...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)
John Perry: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if carer's allowance will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo. [27037/12]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)
John Perry: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if carer's allowance will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied). [27039/12]
- European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I warmly welcome today's extensive Second Stage reading of the European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012. Throughout this afternoon and evening, the House has heard from a range of voices from all sides which is very welcome. The debate will serve us well as the Bill goes forward next week to Committee Stage. Before we draw the debate to a close, I want to recall the essence of this...
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I assure the Senator that I will speak to the Minister for Social Protection and I will bring the file to her attention. The point was made clearly. The rent supplement scheme is reviewed constantly and I have no doubt the Minister will take on board the Senator's recommendations. The Senator questioned the availability of local authority housing. Galway may be the exception, but in many...
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments (6 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I thank Senator Daly for raising this very important issue. I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, who sends her apologies for not being present to respond in person to the Senator. The purpose of the redundancy payments scheme is to compensate workers, under the redundancy payments Acts, for the loss of their jobs by reason...
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments (6 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I can answer that question. It is evident that an evaluation was conducted - the scheme cost â¬373.2 million in 2010, and if one considers that 1.8 million people are currently working in Ireland, of which 700,000 work in small companies, 137,000 work directly in IDA and an equivalent number in Enterprise Ireland companies, it is a question of affordability. Unfortunately, the evaluation...
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I will do my best, Senator. I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, who sends her apologies for not being in a position to reply to the Senator. The purpose of the rent supplement scheme is to provide short-term income support to assist with reasonable accommodation costs of eligible people living in private rented...
- Debt Renegotiation (6 Jun 2012)
John Perry: I thank Deputy Michael McGrath for raising this important issue. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, who is on important Government business as we speak. The Government is committed to reviewing the arrangements that were put in place to capitalise the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, IBRC, by the previous Government. The purpose of this review is to...
- Debt Renegotiation (6 Jun 2012)
John Perry: The Taoiseach gave a comprehensive reply this morning. As he stated, it is a eurozone problem. I do not doubt the capabilities of the Minister, Deputy Noonan. What he has achieved to date has been quite considerable. Deputy Michael McGrath must remember this is a legacy of the previous Government and which the current Administration inherited. The Deputy can be assured the interests of...
- Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)
John Perry: Yes.