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- Small Business Sector (19 Jan 2011)
Conor Lenihan: I am trying to answer the question.
- Small Business Sector (19 Jan 2011)
Conor Lenihan: I did. The last time-----
- Small Business Sector (19 Jan 2011)
Conor Lenihan: It is great to see the Deputy getting excited.
- Small Business Sector (19 Jan 2011)
Conor Lenihan: As I said in my earlier reply, Enterprise Ireland, the banks-----
- Small Business Sector (19 Jan 2011)
Conor Lenihan: -----and the Department are working towards drawing down more assistance and funding from the EIF through the schemes. That is work in progress. On the Deputy's wider assertion that credit is not getting through to small and medium-sized enterprises, that is not borne out by the facts in the credit reports we receive from the Central Bank and from the office headed by John Threthowan, which...
- Small Business Sector (19 Jan 2011)
Conor Lenihan: I have acknowledged-----
- Small Business Sector (19 Jan 2011)
Conor Lenihan: In fairness, I have acknowledged the difficulties.
- Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (12 Jan 2011)
Conor Lenihan: In respect of 2010, a total of 80 new High Potential Start-Up Companies were supported through a programme operated by Enterprise Ireland, the agency for the development of indigenous Irish companies. Of that number, 50% were companies established outside the Dublin region, contributing to company growth across the country. The companies were generated in sectors including Medical Devices,...
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (15 Dec 2010)
Conor Lenihan: Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) was the agency established by Government in 2000 to support oriented basic research in strategic areas to support the needs of Irish enterprise. Specifically, SFI invests in academic researchers and research teams who are most likely to generate new knowledge, leading-edge technologies and competitive enterprises in the fields of science and engineering...
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)
Conor Lenihan: The Deputy would know all about that.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)
Conor Lenihan: That was an own goal.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)
Conor Lenihan: With respect, they think they are in North Korea.
- Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2010)
Conor Lenihan: Does Senator Buttimer still support the abolition of the Seanad?
- Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2010)
Conor Lenihan: Does Senator Buttimer support the abolition of the Seanad?
- Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2010)
Conor Lenihan: Does Senator Buttimer support his leader's policy?
- Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2010)
Conor Lenihan: It is your leader's policy. I am just curious.
- Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2010)
Conor Lenihan: I thank Senators for their contributions. While the Government emphasises the importance of the smart economy as the engine for future export-led growth, we cannot forget such basics and staples as the indigenous traded sector in retail, hospitality and - the source of huge foreign earnings - tourism, which represents a litmus test for our competitiveness. It is very clear that deciding to...
- Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2010)
Conor Lenihan: Without dwelling on the policy chasm between the two main Opposition parties that are meant to replace this Government, it was amusing to listen to an Independent Member suggesting that default was an option and comparing Ireland with Argentina. In fairness the Fine Gael and Labour speakers this evening did not go down that road, which is a road of utter madness. One cannot compare the...
- Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2010)
Conor Lenihan: This same applies to the size of the public service and the pay and pension entitlements enjoyed by public servants. The public service has failed to outsource activities in a serious and meaningful manner during the past 20 years.
- Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2010)
Conor Lenihan: When I worked in industry and business "outsourcing" was a mainstream word in the lexicon of every business manager and executive. Outsourcing has not happened in the Irish public sector, and that is a fault.