Results 301-320 of 1,279 for speaker:Michael Ahern

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Michael Ahern: I am happy to say I will accept the amendment.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Ahern: I join my colleagues in expressing sympathy on the recent death of my late colleague Joe Sherlock. I worked with Joe since 1982 and can vouch for the fact that he was a hard-working public representative who was uncompromising in his work for the constituency. That he was elected to many bodies over 40 years was proof of the esteem in which he was held in the constituency of Cork East....

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Michael Ahern: I welcome the new Members, namely, Senators Boyle, Bacik, Alex White, Ryan, Prendergast and de Búrca and wish them many years of satisfactory public service in the Seanad. I am sure some of them will go further in the years ahead. As for the present debate, I have listened with great interest to the comments made in the House. Many issues have been raised that will be examined and...

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Michael Ahern: As for the inclusion of CDs and DVDs in the public lending remuneration scheme, for administrative reasons the scheme will apply to books only in the first instance. However, the legislation allows for the extension of public lending rights to other works at a later date. This is included in the proposed new section 42A(2)(a) contained in section 7 of the Bill. Senator Alex White raised a...

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Michael Ahern: I congratulate Senator Burke on his re-election as Leas-Chathaoirleach. I wish him continued success in his position. He did a great job in the last five years and I am sure he will do the same in the next five. I am pleased to bring forward the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007 and to outline its main provisions. "To every cow its calf and to every book its copy": this...

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Michael Ahern: According to Fine Gael's barristers.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Michael Ahern: The Deputy is an old hand. He does not get upset at interruptions.

Written Answers — Enterprise Initiatives: Enterprise Initiatives (4 Jul 2007)

Michael Ahern: The establishment of an Innovation Voucher initiative was a key recommendation of the Small Business Forum in their report 'Small Business is Big Business', published in May 2006. The Innovation Vouchers initiative, which is being administered by Enterprise Ireland, has been designed to stimulate an on-going cultural shift with regard to innovation within the small business sector while...

Job Creation. (4 Jul 2007)

Michael Ahern: The Deputy's contention is wrong.

Job Creation. (4 Jul 2007)

Michael Ahern: Successfully.

Economic Competitiveness. (4 Jul 2007)

Michael Ahern: The first Sunday specifically.

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2007)

Michael Ahern: The Deputy has another five years in Opposition.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)

Michael Ahern: The Deputy should ask a question.

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (26 Jun 2007)

Michael Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 388 and 389 together. The main provision of the Companies Acts dealing with cases of trading while unincorporated is Section 381 of the Companies Act 1963 (as amended). Under this section, it is an offence for a person to trade or carry on a business under a name or title of which "Limited" or "Teoranta" is the last word, unless duly incorporated with limited...

Control of Exports. (26 Apr 2007)

Michael Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the Seanad debates on the Bill where some of these issues were raised. With regard to licensed production overseas, a number of non-governmental organisations have called for the imposition of controls on what they refer to as "licensed production overseas". This is the practice whereby a company based in one jurisdiction permits a second company located elsewhere to...

Control of Exports. (26 Apr 2007)

Michael Ahern: The definition of "export" in the Bill has been widened to cover goods imported for re-export and this will enable controls to be imposed on goods in transit. This provision did not exist heretofore. I am sure there will be plenty of opportunities to deal with this when the Deputy is re-elected. It will be brought before the House in due course.

Control of Exports. (26 Apr 2007)

Michael Ahern: To implement anything one must examine it. One must put controls in place to monitor the flights and shipments.

Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (26 Apr 2007)

Michael Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 31, 40 and 66 together. It is planned to run Ministerial-led, separate, Trade Missions to Russia, Bulgaria and Egypt (but not Jordan), later this year. These missions will be organised by Enterprise Ireland (EI), to support the business development work of that Agency for their client companies by: Winning access for EI and EI clients to key decision-makers...

Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (26 Apr 2007)

Michael Ahern: I am aware of the formal trade campaign with a very specific focus on raising consumer awareness which operates under the certification of the FAIRTRADE mark and to have fair trade products widely available and used. The objectives of the campaign are recognized as positive, as trade is increasingly recognized as an important and effective lever for development and hence the alleviation of...

Departmental Staff. (26 Apr 2007)

Michael Ahern: Deputy Twomey is a Johnny-come-lately to the blueshirts.