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Other Questions: Job Creation (23 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 and 11 together. Overall, in 2014, we have set a target for gross job creation across the enterprise agencies of 27,500: 13,000 in IDA Ireland, 12,000 in Enterprise Ireland, and 2,500 for the LEOs. Targets are not set for individual sectors or the gender breakdown of job opportunities. However, I intend placing a particular focus on manufacturing in...

Other Questions: Job Creation (23 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: No doubt cognisance would have to be taken of parts of the country where there are deficiencies. The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, announced this morning an initiative to address broadband needs. In those parts of the country where, for instance, there is mainly familial-type manufacturing businesses that operate outside of larger conurbations,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (23 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: The position regarding potential developments at the two operations which formerly formed part of the original MBNA/Bank of America facility in Carrick on Shannon is essentially unchanged over recent months. The former MBNA Credit Card processing facility in Carrick-on-Shannon now comprises two operations. Firstly, a new operation called AvantCard was established following the purchase...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (28 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: The Enterprise Ireland Innovation Vouchers scheme seeks to build links between Ireland's public knowledge providers and small businesses while ultimately helping to inspire in-company cultural shifts in their approach to innovation. The scheme provides €5,000 Vouchers to companies who wish to have an initial exploration of a particular business opportunity with a higher education...

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (29 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (29 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome this opportunity to present the Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013 to Dáil Éireann. The Bill was published on 23 December 2013. The purpose of the Bill is to give effect to the decision to integrate the research and policy advisory functions of Forfás into the Department. As part of the...

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (29 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I thank the House for its indulgence. This is a rather technical Bill but I am nearly there. Section 37 substitutes a new section 6 into the Industrial Development Act 1995, providing for IDA and Enterprise Ireland to invest or make loans in accordance with schemes drawn up by the agencies and approved by the Minister and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. This function was...

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: What is the Deputy talking about?

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: Which two?

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: Is it pertinent to this Bill?

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: With all due respect, I do not follow the Deputy's point.

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: As there are 15 or so minutes left in the Deputy's slot, I thank him for his latitude. It is my intention to address only those points that were pertinent to the Bill. Some political points were made, as were a number that were extraneous to the Bill. I thank Deputies for their valuable contributions. I will address a number of the issues raised by Deputy Calleary. I welcome his support...

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (29 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (29 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: 166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timetable for the reopening of Gougane Barra Forest Park following the planned destruction of 16,000 trees due to an outbreak of the fungus phytophthora ramorum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4472/14]

Other Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (30 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: 122. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has been furnished with an economic needs analysis report in relation to Grid 25; if EirGrid have supplied internal documentation that speaks to the economic necessity of the project; and if he will make available the documentation for the economic analysis for Grid 25. [4715/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Patent Law (4 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 295 together. The international Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPC) was signed in February 2013 by twenty-five EU Member States. Under the Agreement, a number of options are open to Member States in terms of participation in the court, including conferring jurisdiction on the central division alone, setting up a local division of the Court...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science and Technology Groups (4 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: The Government’s priority in the area of science, technology and innovation is to implement the recommendations of the National Research Prioritisation Exercise which will see the majority of public research funding aligned with priority areas where we are most likely to get economic and social returns, particularly in the form of jobs. Ireland's membership of international research...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Intellectual Property Management (4 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I can advise the Deputy that while it is not possible to place a quantum on the actual number of jobs in Ireland supported by Intellectual Property rights protection, a study carried out in 2013 establishes a clear link between Intellectual Property rights protection in terms of stimulating innovation and creativity leading ultimately to job creation. The EU-wide study published in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Landscape: Minister of State (4 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak to the members of the joint committee on the research and development landscape in Ireland. I thank them for inviting me to do so. The importance of investment in science, technology and innovation to Ireland's ongoing and future economic and social development and wellbeing has been well recognised by this and previous Governments. Our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Landscape: Minister of State (4 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I will do my best to answer as coherently as possible. If I miss something, the Chairman will pull me up on it.