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- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: The Deputy must have a very good memory.
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: I cannot remember making that statement.
- Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: What happened during the 14 years that the Deputy's party spent in government?
- Seanad: Industrial Disputes (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. Industrial action by 110 workers at the Irish Cement production plants at Platin, County Meath and Castlemungret, County Limerick began on 3 April. I understand the Labour Court's most recent recommendation of January 2012 in the dispute was the culmination of protracted dialogue between the company and the group of unions representing...
- Seanad: Industrial Disputes (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: To clarify, I urge Irish Cement to take action and pay the bonuses due. The system of industrial relations is essentially voluntarist in nature, with the terms and conditions of employment of workers being determined, in the main, by a process of negotiations to reach agreement without direct intervention by the State. Nonetheless, I hear clearly what the Senator is saying. In general, the...
- Seanad: Third Level Scholarship Schemes (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising the issue of the need for the Minister for Education and Skills to make a statement on the future of the important third level scholarship schemes known as the unlimited, limited, Gaeltacht, Easter week and Donogh O'Malley scholarships. I am grateful to have the opportunity to outline the changes to the schemes and refer to the introduction of the new bursary...
- Seanad: Third Level Scholarship Schemes (24 Apr 2012)
John Perry: I have listened carefully and I understand the message from Senator à Clochartaigh. I will take the message clearly to the Minister responsible, Deputy Quinn. Unfortunately, given the financial austerity everywhere, the fact is that by 2015 there will be less money but recognition is given. In many cases it is a matter of giving recognition to students. A student may have won a special...
- Fuel Prices (19 Apr 2012)
John Perry: I am pleased to take the opportunity to speak on matters relating to the high cost of fuel on behalf of the Minister for Finance. In this regard, Ireland, like other countries, has experienced a significant increase in the cost of petrol and auto-diesel in recent years. The increase in fuel prices is an international phenomenon. Fuel prices are driven by a number of factors, including the...
- Fuel Prices (19 Apr 2012)
John Perry: In addition to the ongoing enforcement action, legislative changes that will enable more effective control in this sector have been included in this year's Finance Bill. They include the introduction of new licensing requirements for marked fuel traders. The new arrangements will, for the first time, require any person dealing in marked fuel to hold a licence for the purpose. The granting...
- Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)
John Perry: I compliment Deputy McGrath on bringing forward this Private Members' Bill to empower the Financial Services Ombudsman to name firms against which he has made findings. I thank Members for what has been a most worthwhile debate on the question of extending the powers of the Financial Services Ombudsman to name in certain circumstances individual firms against which he has made findings. I...
- Seanad: Small Business: Motion (28 Mar 2012)
John Perry: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Labour Party motion and thank the Senators who tabled it. I am conscious of all the contributions made. The small business sector is very important to the economy. The Government is acutely aware of the importance of the small business sector and its potential for generating employment. Our challenge has been, and continues to be, where to target...
- Seanad: Small Business: Motion (28 Mar 2012)
John Perry: Thank you, Senator. It is about helping those who can, with the right support, survive and ultimately thrive. The Government is absolutely focused in this regard. The key proposals outlined in the action plan for jobs underpin this supportive business environment. As such, I hope all Members will accept and support them. I am anxious to work with Senators and take on board their views....
- Control of Firearms (27 Mar 2012)
John Perry: I thank Deputy Neville for raising this matter. I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, who regrets he is unable to be present due to other business. Regarding the hunting licence issues the Deputy refers to, the Minister understands from his colleague, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, that the relevant provisions of the Wildlife...
- Control of Firearms (27 Mar 2012)
John Perry: On a point of clarification, the Minister has stated that there was a consultative panel, and obviously it is important that collaboration and dialogue would take place. I thank the Deputy for providing me with an opportunity to respond. As I have already mentioned, the Minister awaits a report from the Garda Commissioner on the settlement of the cases which were before the High Court and...
- Control of Firearms (27 Mar 2012)
John Perry: The Minister, Deputy Shatter, will revert to the Deputy on that point. On the hunting issue, I will impress upon the Minister, Deputy Deenihan, the need to have a timely resolution to this matter in time for the next hunting season. I am sure the Deputy will welcome the Minister's commitment to conduct a major review of the Wildlife Acts, which I believe will be comprehensive, promised under...
- Garda Resources (27 Mar 2012)
John Perry: I thank Deputy Kitt for raising this matter which I am sure is important to the communities in the areas mentioned. I am pleased to be able to set out the position on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Shatter. I have no doubt the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Cannon, is also aware of the situation. The House is aware that, under plans agreed by the...
- Garda Resources (27 Mar 2012)
John Perry: The Deputy will be provided with a copy of my speech. I thank him for providing me with an opportunity to respond. As has been mentioned, the Commissioner and a senior management team are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the country. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored with regard to crime trends, policing needs and...
- Human Rights Issues (13 Mar 2012)
John Perry: I thank Deputy O'Brien for raising this important matter. The universal periodic review UPR, process was initiated in 2008 by the UN Human Rights Council, HRC, and is a process whereby the domestic human rights records of all 192 UN member states are reviewed every four years. The process is important in raising awareness of standards with regard to human rights on a global level. This is...
- Human Rights Issues (13 Mar 2012)
John Perry: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. Those recommendations we were unable to accept, either at the original session in October or in terms of the addendum to the report which will be discussed on 15 March, raise serious issues where different rights and different issues of public policy need to be balanced. Ireland is committed to meeting the highest standards of human...
- Human Rights Issues (13 Mar 2012)
John Perry: That is the balance. The Minister is very determined. We consider some recommendations to have already been implemented while other areas of implementation are underway, as indicated by the Minister, Deputy Shatter, at our review in October. As we are all aware, the protection and promotion of human rights require continuous review and updating. As society evolves, so must our response to...