Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will, in the context of the establishment of the office of public procurement, outline the measures that are being taken to maximise the participation in procurement of small and medium enterprises and local businesses which, while mindful of the European obligations, contribute enormously to… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress of implementing the new workplace relations service; when the legislation underpinning the proposed new structures will be published and introduced into Dáil Éireann; and if the new services will be sufficiently accessible without undue financial costs which would act as an impediment to persons… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress of implementing the new workplace relations service; when the legislation underpinning the proposed new structures will be published and introduced into Dáil Éireann; and if the new services will be sufficiently accessible without undue financial costs which would act as an impediment to persons… Continue Reading
As we look at the election results from across Europe, we can see the success of many anti-immigration parties. Whether or not this is born of frustration with economic conditions, which often fuels anti-immigrant attitudes and sentiments, it is unfortunate. In this country there is often a negative and unrealistic perception of immigration, which is… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will, in view of the very welcome recent investment into research and development at Higher Education Institutions, the supports available from his Department and relevant agencies to support the commercialisation of research projects; if he will provide an indication of the number of supported… Continue Reading