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Seanad: Investment in Science, Technology and Innovation: Statements (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Is this on the Adjournment?

Seanad: Investment in Science, Technology and Innovation: Statements (11 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I would be happy to discuss the matter with the Senator on a future occasion.

Industrial Development (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The programme for Government sets out clearly that Ireland's economic recovery must be export-led and commits us to achieving the maximum growth in exports. Enterprise Ireland will spearhead this work. A potential exporters' unit is currently being operationalised in Enterprise Ireland. It will offer a new service delivery and model of engagement for new and existing client companies....

Industrial Development (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Enterprise Ireland has a dedicated high growth markets unit in Dublin to provide further assistance to client companies doing business in a range of countries including Brazil, Russia, India and China. Trade missions support this work. Under the programme for Government, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has taken particular responsibility for trade promotion. This means the...

Industrial Development (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I understand that for the year to date exports have increased by approximately 6%-----

Industrial Development (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The overall year to date figures show an increase from last year and exports from indigenous industries have increased by approximately 10%. The omens are good on the export side. The creation of the export trade council, which arises from the trade, tourism and investment strategy, signals a clear intention by the Government, as per the programme for Government, to drive exports even...

Job Creation (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: On 29 September last, the establishment of NewERA was announced by the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and Minister of State Fergus O'Dowd, who has special responsibility for NewERA. The Government took the decision to establish NewERA to reform the manner in which Government manages its shareholding in the semi-State companies. It is one of the key...

Job Creation (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The fact that Deputy Fergus O'Dowd is the Minister of State with responsibility for NewERA is incidental in terms of this being a whole Government approach to the issue. We should not underestimate the fact that the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, is on the Cabinet sub-committee. There is a corporate view at Government level between the two parties of Government...

Job Creation (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: There is a commitment in line with obligations to the troika in respect of non-strategic State assets. Deputy O'Dea is aware of why we are in that position. The key issue is that, following the appropriate legislative changes, resources will be channelled from the NPRF to productive investment. We are talking about productive investment in the Irish economy. I realise there may not be a...

Job Creation (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Discussions with the troika are ongoing this week in respect of the issue. We are ensuring that we can leverage State assets to create jobs. Deputy Boyd Barrett has a political philosophical view on selling State assets that must be respected but there is a process of engagement with the troika in which commitments are given by this Government, which is sovereign. We are not going to...

Job Creation (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The assets will be used in a way that seeks to leverage them to create jobs and we have not maximised the potential of those State assets heretofore.

Proposed Legislation (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: My Department recently carried out a public consultation in regard to this matter. The consultation document set out the background to the matter arising from the judgment issued by Mr. Justice Charleton in the High Court in the case of EMI Records (Ireland) Limited and others v. UPC Communications Ireland Limited. It indicated that it had been considered heretofore that injunctions, as...

Proposed Legislation (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I will not be held to a timetable because I want to give this matter the fullest consideration. There is more work to be done between my Department and the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. Given that I have been in office only since March, I reserve the right to take more time on this issue. I do not accept the argument that there are jobs at stake. It is an...

Proposed Legislation (12 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I would be happy to meet all stakeholders on this issue. Written Answers follow Adjournment.

Seanad: Literacy Levels (26 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I thank Senator Healy Eames for bringing this project to my attention. Literacy and numeracy are among the most important life skills taught in our schools. We are determined that no child should leave school without having mastered these skills to the best of his or her abilities. That is why is the Minister, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, launched the national literacy strategy on 8 July last....

Seanad: Literacy Levels (26 Oct 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I take the Senator's point. The project, by dint of her involvement and active participation, will survive on its own merits. It will do so owing to the number of stakeholders and the commitment of the people involved. If there is to be engagement on accreditation, it will solely be a matter for the Teaching Council. If this could be referred to the inspector in the course of an impending...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Does the Deputy support it?

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Why is Deputy speaking to it then?

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I actually think the Deputy is bluffing.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The Deputy will give us the usual diatribe about the state of the globe and his political view.