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Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (9 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I am advised that the Central Fisheries Board vacated the building and site, referred to by the Deputy, in 2005 due to health and safety concerns. While the Government decided in April 2008 to release the building and site in question to the Affordable Housing Initiative, more recently an interest was expressed by a voluntary education group. Any question of an alternative development of the...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (3 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 to 225 inclusive, together. As outlined in my response to Question Nos. 283 284, 285 and 286 on 26 November 2009, given the implications of the scientific and management advice, the absolute necessity to conserve remaining European eel stocks and the obligation to contribute to the recovery of stocks in the shortest time possible, the National Eel...

Written Answers — Regional Fisheries Boards: Regional Fisheries Boards (3 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: As I outlined in my reply to Question No. 287 of 26 November 2009, I have been advised by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board that court proceedings have been initiated in this case against the developers referred to for breaches under section 171 of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 and section 3 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977.

Job Creation. (2 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: The fire sale of the century.

Scientific and Technological Fund. (2 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: The objective of the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation 2006-13, SSTI, and the National Development Plan 2007-13 is to make a transition to a knowledge economy to enable Ireland to compete in a highly competitive global market. In December 2008, the Government reinforced the importance of this investment in a document, entitled Building Ireland's Smart Economy – A Framework...

Scientific and Technological Fund. (2 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: There have been a number of positive outcomes and we should not be dismissive of people in universities publishing more papers. Indeed, this was the basis of many people's criticism-----

Scientific and Technological Fund. (2 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: It is important that the Deputy not be dismissive of people publishing or apply a crass commercial paradigm. We need both components. We need more publications from academics and more commercially relevant research from the third level sector. It is not a question of one or the other, but this discussion is a simplification of what is being done in terms of research and development. We...

Scientific and Technological Fund. (2 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I agree with some aspects of the McCarthy report, but not others. Mr. Colm McCarthy suggested a further 14% cut in spending, but this might be too much. However, he made some valuable recommendations. In the context of our Estimates discussions with the Department of Finance in advance of the budget, we would support the idea of a single funding line as opposed to scattering the funding...

Bank Lending Policy. (2 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: We always take care of AIB.

Job Initiative. (2 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: The jobs initiative scheme was launched in July 1996 and continues to provide full-time employment for people who are 35 years of age or over, unemployed for 5 years or more and in receipt of social welfare payments over that period. The main purpose of the programme is to assist long-term unemployed people to prepare for work opportunities by providing participants with work experience,...

Job Initiative. (2 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I remind the Deputy that I am not a barrister, and I am the only member of my family who is not. I have always prided myself on saying that I am the most honest member of the family. We will leave that matter for another day. We do not intend to finish the jobs initiative scheme. Capped numbers are involved and people are allowed to participate until the age of 65. The Tánaiste referred...

Job Initiative. (2 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I want to be very clear that we are not of the same mind as the McCarthy report, with regard to the savings it predicted could be made from closing the scheme.

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (1 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have this opportunity to present the Inland Fisheries Bill 2009 for consideration by the House. The main purpose of the Bill is to facilitate the restructuring of the inland fisheries sector through the establishment of a new national inland fisheries body, which will be known as inland fisheries Ireland. This body will...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (1 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: No, we said there would be no increase in staff numbers in the inland fisheries sector. Given the embargoes in place at the moment, it is quite likely that there will be fewer people working here than more. I take this opportunity to stress that the terms and conditions of existing staff will not be lessened and the House will note that there is specific provision in the Bill to ensure that...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (1 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Job Protection. (1 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: IDA Ireland was informed on Wednesday, 11 November 2009 that BERU was announcing the impact of the decision made in June 2009 by BERU Group to transfer the quick-start glow plug line from Tralee to Germany. An announcement was made that afternoon to all staff updating them on the future of the Tralee plant, which will include the likely loss of up to 80 employees at the plant and the timing...

Flood Relief. (1 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: The Government recognises the devastation suffered by people in many areas as a result of the recent floods. Community welfare service staff throughout the country have been providing huge support to families every day since the flooding occurred. They have already provided emergency financial and other assistance to households affected by the flooding to cover items such as clothing, food,...

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (1 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: In recent days we have seen the devastating effects of flooding on homes, businesses, and people's livelihoods in many parts of the country including locations across the River Shannon catchment area. The entire river basin area has been affected from Leitrim and Roscommon down to Clare and Limerick. Record water levels were recorded in Loughs Derg, Ree and Allen. Our thoughts are with all...

Higher Education Grants. (1 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I am replying to this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe. I thank the Deputy for giving me an opportunity to outline the Department's position on the application by the student in question for funding under the higher education grants scheme. The Department funds four maintenance grant schemes for third level and further education...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (1 Dec 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I am advised that the Central Fisheries Board (CFB) vacated the building and site, referred to by the Deputy, in 2005 due to health and safety concerns. While the Government decided in April of 2008 to release the building and site in question to the Affordable Housing Initiative, having regard to an interest expressed by a voluntary education group, an inspection of the site was facilitated...