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Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I wish I had more time but am glad to have what I have. Today I attended an event where Johnson & Johnson, a company with a significant presence in this country, had its global management structure meet at Carton House. That company sustains more than 2,000 jobs in this country. Arising from that, Science Foundation Ireland hosted an event which showed how innovative Ireland is. There was...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: May I clarify the point?

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Was it not put to a vote and passed by a majority of the House?

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: With all due respect, that is what the Deputy is doing.

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (25 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I propose to take five minutes. I refer to a point made by Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan about maximising a potential within communities to grow that sector and to develop local markets. I completely agree with the Deputy on that score. I looked at models in upstate New York of community-supported agriculture. I am very much on the same page as the Deputy on that issue. A consolidation of...

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Physician, heal thyself.

Job Losses (1 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I wish to sympathise with the workers and their families. This decision was taken by Vodafone and it raises some questions which have been clearly and well articulated by the Deputies. I will not refer to my script because I honestly believe that serious questions have been raised, including the relationship with Vodafone which is a very profitable company. When the issues were raised by...

Copyright Protection (9 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: In the EMI v. UPC High Court judgment of 11 October 2010, Mr. Justice Charleton decided that he was constrained by the wording of the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 and could not grant an injunction in respect of infringement of copyright against an information service provider, ISP, in the circumstances of "mere conduit". Accordingly, he stated that Ireland was in breach of its EU...

Copyright Protection (9 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: As I have stated, a consultation process is ongoing. As Minister, I have just come to this issue, although as it happened I had taken an interest in the matter when the judgment was issued. I have consulted officials in my Department and, as Minister, I have signalled today that the Government must make progress on this matter. I am not in a position to provide a definitive timeline to the...

European Space Programme (9 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: A table outlining the expenditure since 1975 is available with this reply. Ireland became a member of the European Space Agency in 1975. The purpose of Ireland's membership of the ESA is to participate in the European space programme, thereby facilitating innovative Irish companies to develop leading edge space technologies and to commercially exploit their ESA participation. A total of...

European Space Programme (9 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: If the Deputy will forgive me, I did not quite understand his question.

European Space Programme (9 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Not quite but I can tell the Deputy that in my own constituency of Cork East, which is also the constituency of his colleague, Deputy Sandra McLellan, we have Elfordstown which is doing a lot of work on commercial satellite technology and also research on space. I do not believe we should close our minds on this issue but rather have open minds and if commercial benefit can be derived from...

Workers' Remuneration: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The programme for Government states: We will reform the Joint Labour Committee structure beginning with the appointment of independent chairpersons to JLCs who will retain a casting vote. Reform options will examine the rate of pay for atypical hours. To inject some context into the debate and, perhaps, give an account of the conclusions of the Duffy-Walsh report, the so-called independent...

Written Answers — Research and Development: Research and Development (30 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The drive to encourage Irish companies to use science, technology and innovation to increase competitiveness and value added is a significant pillar of government policy. As the government agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector, Enterprise Ireland provides support to maximise the R&D and innovative potential of Irish firms in order to increase...

Written Answers — Science Foundation Ireland: Science Foundation Ireland (30 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: My Department's support for the development of a world class research base is carried out through Science Foundation Ireland, which was established under the Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Act 2003 to develop and assist the carrying out of oriented basic research in strategic areas of scientific endeavour that concern the future development and competitiveness of industry...

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I wish to share time with Deputies Regina Doherty and Buttimer.

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I wish to speak specifically on Mallow. I am not aware of any commitment that was given on Mallow General Hospital regarding accident and emergency services but I am open to correction. I am a member of the Mallow Hospital Action Committee since I entered public life. In Mallow and north Cork we have been through a very difficult and dramatic time, especially when on Tuesday, 19 April, it...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (6 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I have been informed by Enterprise Ireland that the agency has 175 client companies in Meath employing 4,109 people on a full time basis and 689 on a contract/part-time basis. Since 2008 Enterprise Ireland has made payments of approximately €9.5m to clients in the county. This funding has helped companies to retain and create employment, to explore new markets for innovative products and...

Teaching Qualifications (7 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: It is the policy of my Department that professional development support services for teachers provide a service through Irish for teachers working in Irish-medium schools. The PDST has ten full time members of staff who have the capacity to provide a service through the medium of Irish and this is being reviewed in the context of planning for the next school year. Recruitment processes take...

Teaching Qualifications (7 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I think the Deputy for his comments. I ask him to identify specific areas, schools or service which engaged with the PDST and where a deficit was found. I would like to hear more about that. Perhaps the Department could engage with him. The PDST can also augment its support mechanisms through the engagement of advisers. It has the facility to recruit part-time advisers. I am willing to...