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

Seán Sherlock: I know it is a bit of a cliche but if the Deputy wants to put down a parliamentary question at some stage, it would keep us active and keep the fire lighting on the issue.

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I wish I could address every single point that was raised in the debate but in the five minutes I have I will try to stick to the more salient and pertinent points. I note Deputy Donnelly’s Bill. Deputy Wallace has referred to it as Stephen’s Bill. That is something that might catch on in public parlance.

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: Questions have been asked about the legal reasons the Government has for opposing the Bill. As the Minister, Deputy Bruton, pointed out last night, there are some features of the Bill that give rise to constitutional concerns. One of those is the role of the court. Under the current examinership process the court is sitting over the process, taking into account all the relevant interests...

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I have a tendency to switch off because I have heard the Deputy's speech a million times. The single transferable speech is a bit tiresome and it does not speak to the Bill.

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: No, it does not.

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: This is boring.

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: Why does the Deputy not make a submission to the working group?

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: Boring.

Down's Syndrome (Equality of Access) Bill 2013: Second Stage (7 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I welcome this debate and thank Deputy Finian McGrath for tabling this Bill and giving us the opportunity to discuss the allocation of resource teaching supports for pupils with special educational needs, including pupils with Down's syndrome. I am taking the Bill on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, who apologises for his absence as he is abroad on...

Down's Syndrome (Equality of Access) Bill 2013: Second Stage (7 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: With all due respect I cannot be blamed for that.

Down's Syndrome (Equality of Access) Bill 2013: Second Stage (7 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I am conscious the proposer of the Bill has yet to speak again and only six minutes remain in the slot. I genuinely thank all Deputies for their considered views in the debate. The Government's non-opposition to the Bill is not a cynical ploy. We want to state categorically we have accepted the advice of the National Council for Special Education and there is no question the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unified Patent Court (11 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: The membership of the Interdepartmental Committee on the Unified Patent Court and the Enterprise Agencies Forum on the Unified Patent Court is as follows: Interdepartmental Committee on the Unified Patent Court Anne Coleman-Dunne, Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Chair) Julia O’Malley, Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Niall Ó Muircheartaigh,...

Other Questions: School Transport Administration (25 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 and 114 together. The questions presume a possible future investigation by the European Commission. My Department has had no contact from the Commission in respect of such an investigation. I am aware that the Commission commenced an investigation on state aid to Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus in 2007. The State's response was co-ordinated by the...

Other Questions: School Transport Administration (25 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I am sure the Deputy will recall that during her time as a Minister of State, a value for money report was published on this matter. It was decided that we would continue on in the manner envisaged, in other words, that the relationship with Bus Éireann would continue. The Deputy will also be aware of a recent High Court case which focused on the nature of the arrangements between the...

Other Questions: School Curriculum (25 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: It will be in spite of Deputy Dooley.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Broadband Services Provision (25 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: The provision of high quality internet connectivity to all schools is a key priority for my Department. All post primary schools will have high-speed broadband connectivity by the end of this year. How broadband connectivity is distributed within the school is a matter for each school. The Professional Development Service for Teachers provides CPD and guidance on ICT matters. Work is underway...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Ferry Services Provision (27 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: Ta me ag labhairt inniú ar son an Aire Stáit Mac Fhionnlaoich a bhfuil aifeala air nach féidir leis a bheith i lathair de bharr go bhfuil sé ar ghnó eile. The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is the principal Department charged with island development by supporting the improvement of infrastructure and assisting with the provision of essential services....

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Ferry Services Provision (27 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I acknowledge the Senator's contribution. I know the Minister will make himself available to seek a resolution to the matter and I will convey to him the Senator's contribution.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Amalgamation (27 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Quinn. As a Minister of State in the Department of Education and Skills and being from Cork I am very much aware of the issue at hand. I thank Senator Burke for raising the matter as it offers us the opportunity to clarify the current position of the proposed amalgamation and reconfiguration of primary schools on the north side of...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Amalgamation (27 Feb 2014)

Seán Sherlock: It is very difficult to answer that question as there is a certain amount of theory involved. If no proposal has been received by the Minister to date, this is still very much a localised process. With regard to who is the patron, I would have thought the answer could be divined through the various schools involved in the process. In the absence of any application, correspondence or...