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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ICT Skills Report: Discussion (19 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: It is 28.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ICT Skills Report: Discussion (19 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: Our report addresses the issue of female participation. During the dot.com era the level of female participation was not at 50%, but many more were involved. The uptake is not as good now. There are many theories, one being the tech area is perceived as being too macho, or that boys are more familiar with computer games and PlayStation which are very much male-oriented. This may have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: I thank Mr. Aiken for his presentation. He referred to the four areas to which, in the context of the upcoming anniversary of the Downing Street statement, he would like consideration to be given. One of these is the commitment to further co-operation between the islands on innovation and knowledge in the context of joining industry, government and academia across all relevant sectors....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs 2012 and 2013: Discussion with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (26 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: I thank the Minister for his time here today. Last week, Open Ireland appeared before the committee and it would have been useful for all of us if we had the progress list the Minister has given us today on ICT action and the graduate training and retraining programmes. I am interested in online trading. We all think of retail as the biggest online trading business, with €7 billion...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: I remind Senators opposite that the mobility allowance to which they refer is not being scrapped and the ¤10.6 million is ring-fenced. It will remain in place for the next four months while the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, and Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, engage with representative groups. They have already met some of the groups-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: -----to see how the matter can be best dealt with. There is no possibility that the money will be scrapped and there is a commitment from the Minister and the Minister of State to continue supporting those who need transport. The money is ring-fenced to be used in an effective manner. I am sure I do not need to remind anybody of the Ombudsman's statement and the advice from the Attorney...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: I do not understand the statements from the Senators opposite, and it would be helpful if they aided in delivering the message that the funding is still in place rather than give the impression that-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: -----it is scrapped. The funding is still there.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: From 18 March to 22 March we will have Ireland's first alcohol awareness week. It would be an appropriate time to have a debate in the House to highlight the issue and it would be important for us to contribute. The emphasis will be on communities and families and how best they can utilise a role in tackling excesses in alcohol. Will the Leader liaise with the Minister of State, Deputy...

Seanad: Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (27 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: I welcome the opportunity to recognise the Magdalen women for the work they have done and courage they have shown in coming forward to tell their story. It has been a long road for them. As an earlier speaker noted, this is not the end of the road but the start of a new chapter, one which I hope will be bright. I also commend the women's supporters and those who worked with them and helped...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Discussion (27 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: I thank Mr. Browder for coming here today. I was impressed with his delivery and the telling of his story. I would be interested to hear whether he himself is ploughing a lonely furrow or whether he has support with him. On the Act that was signed into law in the United States by President Obama in December last, Mr. Browder stated he identified a number of officials - I think he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Discussion (27 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: Yes. What the implications so far of the Magnitsky Act? It has only been in place for two months.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Discussion (27 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: I believe a particular motion was articulated.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Emer Costello, MEP (28 Feb 2013)

Deirdre Clune: I welcome Ms Costello. We have learned the correct title is "Deputy". I thank her for her contribution. It is useful when information is delivered in an oral fashion. The employment and social inclusion committee, of which Ms Costello is a member, is well named and constructed, particularly in light of the difficulties being faced across Europe. Ireland is focused on the issue of...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2013)

Deirdre Clune: I note the launch of Senator MacSharry's policy document yesterday, which I am sure will contribute to the serious debate on the issue of suicide prevention. I welcome today's news that European Union finance Ministers have agreed to formally ask the troika to examine the best possible option for Ireland in extending the deadline for repaying the bailout loans. It is important news and,...

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Mar 2013)

Deirdre Clune: While we had a debate before Christmas on the introduction of a property tax, this is another opportunity to put my thoughts on the record. I welcome the provisions of the Bill, particularly in respect of the number of exemptions included. It is very appropriate to exempt those houses affected by pyrite. I feel extremely sorry for those people whose situation is no fault of their own. It...

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Mar 2013)

Deirdre Clune: It is important to introduce a property tax. We must put our taxation system on a more sustainable footing. The ravages of the 2000s were caused in part by the overdependency of the Exchequer on the market value of property and income from stamp duty and VAT payments on houses. We now find ourselves with a deficit we are making progress to close but which continues to cause an enormous...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Accommodation (6 Mar 2013)

Deirdre Clune: Does the Senator have a question for the Minister of State?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Accommodation (6 Mar 2013)

Deirdre Clune: The Minister of State must be allowed to conclude his remarks.

Seanad: Restorative Justice Process: Motion (20 Mar 2013)

Deirdre Clune: I thank the Minister and Senator Conway in his absence for putting down this motion and for giving me the opportunity to engage in the debate and to learn more about the issue. Restorative justice has a role to play in the justice system. Very strong arguments have been made by previous speakers. The Prison Service is very important but the cost is ¤65,000 for an individual prisoner for...