John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 503: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of the agencies under the aegis of her Department. [22580/08]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Enterprise Ireland:

Enterprise Ireland is responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector and world-class Irish companies to achieve strong positions in global markets. Enterprise Ireland brings together key marketing, technology, enterprise development, business training and science and innovation initiatives through which the Government supports the growth of Irish industry.

IDA Ireland:

Encourages and promotes Foreign Direct Investment.

Forfás:

Provides analysis, advice and support on issues related to enterprise, trade, science, technology and innovation; including the development and coordination of the enterprise development agencies.

FÁS:

FÁS operates training and employment programmes, provides a recruitment service to jobseeker's and employers, an advisory service for industry, and supports community-based enterprises.

Health and Safety Authority:

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is the national body in Ireland with responsibility for securing health and safety at work. It is responsible for inspecting and enforcing occupational safety and health at every type of workplace both in the public and private sectors. Science Foundation Ireland:Promotes scientific research and development in Ireland and internationally. County Enterprise Boards:Promotes the development of micro enterprises within Ireland.

Science Foundation Ireland:

Promotes scientific research and development in Ireland and internationally.

County Enterprise Boards:

Promotes the development of micro enterprises within Ireland.

Intertrade Ireland:

Promotes cross border commerce

Shannon Free Airport Development Co.:

Promotes regional economic development in the Mid West

Personal Injuries Assessment Board:

Provides independent assessment of personal injury compensation for victims of workplace, motor and public liability accidents, without the need for the majority of current litigation costs associated with such claims.

National Standards Authority of Ireland:

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) supports enterprise, trade and consumers through the effective provision of services of the highest quality in the areas of Standards, Legal Metrology, Agrément, Certification and Scientific and Industrial Metrology.

Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority:

Promotes and monitors adherence to high professional standards in the auditing and accountancy profession.

The Competition Authority:

Enforces competition law, adjudicates on mergers and is an advocate for competition generally.

The National Consumer Agency:

Enforces consumer legislation and defends consumer interests in Ireland.

The Labour Relations Commission:

The LRC promotes the development and improvement of Irish industrial policies, procedures and practices through the provision of appropriate, timely and effective services to employers, trade unions and employees.