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Pupil-Teacher Ratio (19 Apr 2012)

Seán Sherlock: There is not much else I can say. I have said it all.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Will the Deputy yield for an interjection?

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Would the Deputy acknowledge that the Commission is comprised of Commissioners who are there by virtue of mandates they received from their respective Governments? If the European Union member states keep electing right wing or centre right governments in the main, then there will be a right wing or neoliberal agenda in terms of how the Commission does its business. Would the Deputy also...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Seán Sherlock: The argument is no use if no alternative is proposed.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I spoke through the Chair.

Written Answers — Science and Technology Groups: Science and Technology Groups (24 Apr 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I propose to take Questions Nos. 324 and 325 together. The Report of the Research Prioritisation Steering Group was approved by Government on the 21 of February this year to be implemented as a whole of Government Policy goal. The Government agreed to the publication of the report, the future alignment of public investment with the 14 areas of priority identified in the Report, and...

Written Answers — Copyright Infringement: Copyright Infringement (26 Apr 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I wish to point out that the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr. Richard Bruton, T.D. established the independent Copyright Review Committee on 9th May, 2011 to examine the current Copyright legislative framework to identify any areas of the legislation that might be deemed to create barriers to innovation and to make recommendations to resolve any problems identified. The...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (26 Apr 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Cloud computing is a key target sector identified in the Action Plan for Jobs as offering major potential for Ireland, and establishing a Cloud Computing Technology Research Centre is one of the actions contained in the plan aimed at realising this potential. Earlier this month, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD announced details of a €1.2million initial...

School Enrolments (1 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I thank the Deputies for raising this issue. I reiterate my concern at the treatment of this young person which is completely at variance with any republican principle to which we adhere as democrats. The manner in which this young person was treated was also un-Christian. I sympathise with her and agree with the Deputies. I can confirm to the House that the Department and the Minister...

School Enrolments (1 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I thank the Deputies for their considered views on the issue. All education stakeholders throughout the land would look with empathy on this case. There is sense of empathy for the girl given the manner in which she was treated. This example is an aberration in the system. A decision was taken by one school. The system and its stakeholders, by its nature, is empathetic and deals...

Private Members' Business. Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (1 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I wish to share time with Deputies Doyle, Keaveney, Jim Daly and McNamara.

Private Members' Business. Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (1 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I am proud to be present today because it is the first anniversary of the announcement by the then president of the Labour Party, Mr. Michael D. Higgins, of his candidacy for the office of President of Ireland. With your permission, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I will quote from his statement of that day: The Labour Party is the oldest party in Ireland and was founded in the year before one of...

Private Members' Business. Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (1 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I beg the indulgence of my colleagues on this one. If they are amenable to allowing me, I want to address the points in the legislation.

Private Members' Business. Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (1 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I appreciate that and thank my colleagues. I want to ensure we address the legislation before us. The current legislation also ensures that insolvency payments are paid to employees in respect of unpaid debts, such as wages and holiday pay, from the social insurance fund and protects employees' entitlements in the event of an insolvency. Liquidation, the most common status pertaining to...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (1 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) is an international trade agreement that aims to help countries work together to tackle more effectively large-scale Intellectual Property Rights violations by clamping down on counterfeiting and piracy. It aims to strike a fair balance between the interests of the parties concerned, including citizens, consumers, civil society and business; and...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Cloud computing is one of the key target sectors identified in the Government's Action Plan for Jobs. The Plan outlines the opportunities that cloud computing presents for Ireland arising from the global growth of the cloud computing sector in terms of attracting further foreign direct investment (FDI), supporting the emergence of start- up companies providing technology solutions and...

Written Answers — Copyright Law: Copyright Law (3 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I wish to acknowledge the concerns that have been expressed by your constituent regarding the introduction of the European Union (Copyright and Related Rights) Regulations 2012 which were signed into law on 29 February, 2012. However, I would like to explain that this legislative measure concerning injunctions against intermediaries has been introduced to clarify the situation that arose...

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: They are the red herrings.

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (16 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: The memorandum of understanding has not been agreed yet.

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (16 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: The Deputy is being a bit premature.