Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)

That is quite clear, a Cheann Comhairle. I did not get an opportunity earlier to compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock, on his promotion as he was not in the Chamber when I complimented his colleagues. The promotion is, again, well deserved.

I tabled a question to the Taoiseach and it was transferred to the Department. Could the Minister please clarify what plans he has to go abroad to sell this country in the context in question?

I wish to refer to a number of items in the programme for Government which seem to be pretty good ideas such as the idea of a "Source Ireland" portal and international content services centre to make this country a world leader in intellectual property. They are innovations I would heartily welcome. Could the Minister of State give some indication of when we will see those developed?

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