Results 1-19 of 19 for construction industry council speaker:Micheál Martin

Recent Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (14 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...what will be rewarding and challenging roles. I also wish Matthew O'Toole well, in his role as leader of the opposition in the assembly. The return of Northern Ireland's political institutions, and by extension, the return to full operation of the North South Ministerial Council, was a necessary and overdue step forward. People from across politics and civil society, from all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputies and Senators for their contributions. I join with Deputy Brady in welcoming the Windsor Framework and particularly the certainty it will give to business and to industry, some of which are doing quite well while others in the context of consumer goods were finding aspects of the protocol difficult. In all of the practical day-to-day issues that were raised, from goods...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Social Partnership Meetings (15 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...of society. Social dialogue between Government, trade unions and other representative groups takes place through structures like the national economic dialogue, the National Economic and Social Council, NESC, the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council and many sectoral groups and with Ministers and Departments directly. In recent months, I have had a number of engagements...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 5 - Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Chief State Solicitor's Office (Revised) (9 Feb 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...The Estimate for my Department, Vote 2, is just over €38 million. Almost 62% of that relates to staff and administration. The remaining almost €15 million provides funding for Covid-19 public communications, the Citizens’ Assembly, the National Economic and Social Council and several independent inquiries. My Department will continue its role in providing,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (14 Dec 2021)

Micheál Martin: On the Construction Defects Alliance, Deputy Ó Ríordáin has said that the report should be due by the second quarter of 2022. The Minister is very conscious of this issue. We have already had a number of issues in the context of pyrite, mica and so forth. We will be moving on that and responding to the issues that arise out of that report. Deputy Cathal Crowe raised the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 May 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...those ten months, we have been dealing with an unprecedented global pandemic which has had a huge impact on the people and, indeed, on sectors of our economy. It has also had an impact on the construction industry. Notwithstanding that, the Government has committed to, and provided the funding for, the largest multi-annual social housing programme in the history of the State. That is...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2021)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for his affirmation of all those who work in the housing department in Kerry County Council and in the construction industry more generally. Yesterday I met representatives from the industry to discuss the degree to which they have developed innovative approaches to safety in the workplace, particularly during the Covid pandemic. The return-to-work protocol became the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Dec 2020)

Micheál Martin: ...dilapidated houses, with bigger and better houses built adjacent to them. I often wonder why a dilapidated house was not retained. Someone should take those houses over, even if it is the county council, and get them back into a reasonable state for somebody to live in. I am into practical solutions but the highest environmental standards have to be attached. I am not, by nature, in...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 Jun 2019)

Micheál Martin: ...by-election in 1966. Such was his success then, that he was invited to support and organise other by-elections across the country for the party, which, I understand, led to young Michael, our colleague, catching the electoral and political bug early in his life. That by-election lived long in political folklore, being responsible for the eventual construction of the bridge to Valentia...

European Council: Statements (13 Feb 2013)

Micheál Martin: There is clearly a lot of relief that the Council was able to agree a budget for the Union. However, the budget that has emerged is not one that will stimulate growth, create jobs or increase competitiveness. It could actually lead to a structural deficit and it does not help Ireland or any country that wants the European Union to help its citizens at this time of deep crisis. As we have...

Unemployment Rate: Motion (2 Apr 2008)

Micheál Martin: ...economy is a on a different plateau relative to where it was ten years ago. To refuse to acknowledge the positive structural changes in the economy in the last decade is to completely opt out of constructive debate. That is Fine Gael's choice, but it is not ours on this side of the House. I do not wish to get into a negative type of debate this evening. That appears to have marked...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (5 Mar 2008)

Micheál Martin: ...in this area. At present the Services to Business Central Environmental Training Unit is currently developing a training programme in Energy Efficiency and alternative energy options in respect of industrial and commercial applications. The programme is being developed in conjunction with Sustainable Energy Ireland, the Construction Industry Federation and Waterford County Council. It is...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (18 Dec 2007)

Micheál Martin: .... It has, for example, increased its activity in in-company training and provided additional training and employment schemes for people with disabilities. It works in close collaboration with industry to ensure that the training and curricula meet the needs of employers. It has also developed specific training in areas such as childcare. It works in partnership with the community...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (30 Nov 2006)

Micheál Martin: ...in the following table. Name of Body Statutory process for appointing Chair Statutory process for appointing the Members Legislative origin Irish National Accreditation Board Section 10 of the Industrial Development Act 1993 gives Forfás the authority to establish committees, including the Irish National Accreditation Board, and appoint the Chair thereof. As across, the Members of the...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (28 Sep 2005)

Micheál Martin: I am very aware of the situation in Ballinasloe. The State development agencies are promoting industrial and business development in the town and are making every effort to ensure the creation of further employment. Specifically, IDA Ireland is developing a world class business and technology park in Ballinasloe. The goal is to ensure that the town has the appropriate property solutions to...

Seanad: Rights of Migrant Workers: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

Micheál Martin: ..., the business sector and, indeed, migrant workers. I would like to update the Oireachtas about an allegation made by Deputy Joe Higgins in Dáil Éireann on 8 February 2005 to the effect that Gama Construction Ireland demands excessive hours of its workers and pays between €2 and €3 per hour. I described allegations such as this as infuriating in that, if true, they besmirch the good...

Seanad: Company Closures. (16 Feb 2005)

Micheál Martin: ...overseas investment. An investment of €11.5 million has been committed to the park to date. Site development works were completed on the park in 2003 and planning permission was granted for the construction of a 17,600 sq.ft. advance office building on the park. Construction began in December 2004, with expected completion during the third quarter of 2005. IDA Ireland continues actively...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (16 Nov 2004)

Micheál Martin: ...adopt new technologies to add value to their products and services. To continue to improve its attractiveness as a location for inward investment, IDA Ireland has acquired 37 acres from Mayo County Council in Westport and plans to develop the site into a business and technology park. Phase one of the site development will involve an IDA investment of approximately €3 million and a...

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

Micheál Martin: ...Small Business heard from the chief executive of a major supermarket multiple on the reason supermarket prices are higher in this country than elsewhere. Last month, the National Competitiveness Council published its statement on prices and costs and its annual competitiveness reports outlining the cost disparity between here and other countries. We have very compelling evidence. We also...