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Scientific Research (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: ...involved in research and development of one sort or another, this is central to the Government's thinking on the redevelopment of the economy. Last week, I met Microsoft and its analysis of the cloud computing potential is of an industry that will be valued at approximately €40 billion by 2014 and that Ireland has significant opportunities to gain substantial elements of this. The...

Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (7 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: My attention had not been drawn to the specific comments of the UK company MD to which the deputy refers. However, I am aware that the Irish equivalent company point out that cloud data is not in any different position than any other kind of data in terms of its exposure to government access, whether by the US or many other countries. A recent report by ENISA, the EU body responsible for...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (5 Jul 2011) See 1 other result from this answer

Seán Fleming: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for the introduction of cloud computing and other emerging information technology systems for use in Government services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18655/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Functions: Departmental Functions (23 Jun 2011) See 1 other result from this answer

Eoghan Murphy: ...50: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to harmonise IT systems across Departments to improve compatibility and improve communication; the platform he has considered; and if migration to a cloud computing solution has been considered. [16853/11]

Seanad: European Affairs: Statements (22 Jun 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: ...industries. The programme for Government has placed particular emphasis on developing applied research centres. The new Government has moved swiftly to announce the establishment of centres in cloud computing, manufacturing research and energy efficiency research. These centres will tap into that science base and ensure ideas are progressed into workable businesses so as to create the...

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

John Perry: ...jobs initiative, there will be further announcements which will lead to additional job creation in areas where the economy can gain a competitive advantage such as health care, the life sciences, cloud computing and the green economy. Only yesterday Dell announced the creation of 150 new jobs in Limerick and in its first cloud research and development centre in Dublin. That is very...

Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: ...'s remarks about the teachers and parents and all who support the next generation. Yesterday, on the steps of Government Buildings, the Dell Corporation announced that its first global siting of a cloud computing facility here was built around the capacity of our young people to meet the various challenges coming down the line. From that point of view, I share the Deputy's sentiments...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (8 Jun 2011)

Paddy Burke: ...matter: The need for the Minister with responsibility for public expenditure to respond to media stories that suggest there is "tension within Government policy" on the issue of the procurement of cloud computing services and to the media allegations that the Centre for Management and Organisation Development within his Department "is not disposed to the uptake of cloud solutions". I...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Thomas Byrne: It will further public scorn of the Seanad and I ask the Independents to consider bridging the gap of their differences and uniting in the interest of the efficiency of proceedings. Cloud computing has been in the news and I am delighted that Senator Quinn has reminded us of the need for good news. Dell has announced jobs in that area. However, a report in the newspaper on Friday suggested...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (12 May 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: ...Fund for its friends in Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide. These measure do not go far enough, according to Fianna Fáil. A spokesman for Fianna Fáil was asked what would the party do. Cloud computing was his answer. Cloud cuckoo land is more like it. It would be a small mercy if Fianna Fáil members restricted themselves to talking about something they know - like corporate...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (5 May 2011)

Richard Bruton: ..., getting our cost base right, helping businesses to be more innovative and to win new markets, and developing strategies to capitalise on Ireland's potential in key sectors such as lifesciences, cloud computing, the digital gaming industry, the green economy and the international education sector. As outlined in the Programme for Government, the Government will also implement a number of...

Job Creation (5 May 2011)

Richard Bruton: ...a number of measures. I plan, along with my colleagues in Government, to develop initiatives to target particular sectors where there is great opportunity for developments such as life sciences, cloud computing, the digital gaming industry, the green economy and the international education sector.

Job Creation (5 May 2011)

Richard Bruton: ..., getting our cost base right, helping businesses to be more innovative and to win new markets, and developing strategies to capitalise on Ireland's potential in key sectors such as life sciences, cloud computing, the digital gaming industry, the green economy and the international education sector. As outlined in the programme for Government, the Government will also implement a number...

Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2011)

Phil Prendergast: ...to ensure they are best served by any legislation. Legislation should not be prohibitive, it should be at the core of giving the very best service and treatment available. We speak about cloud computing and advances in science, medical science, psychiatry and forensic science. All of these are rapidly expanding and we must keep an open mind. There is also the placebo effect whereby...

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011) See 1 other result from this debate

Niall Ó Brolcháin: ...to be no Senators if the Government is to abolish the Seanad? It will not be possible to implement the programme for Government if the Seanad is abolished. I very much welcome the references to cloud computing, given that social welfare and Revenue services are not linked. IT is the key in achieving political reform of the Oireachtas, the Government and the public service. I, therefore,...

Written Answers — Knowledge Society Strategy: Knowledge Society Strategy (30 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: ...paper published in July 2009, sets out a number of initiatives similar to those envisaged by Iceland including the International Content Services Centre (ICSC), Advanced Energy Efficient Data and Cloud Computing Centres; Smart Bay; Smart Electricity Grids and Networks; Work Flow; and the Exemplar Network. Building on these initiatives, we will continue to explore innovative ways to build...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: ...with spend to date is set out in the following tabular format: Programme Allocation Spend to date Centre for Management and Organisation Development - Government Networks Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Infrastructure Research and e-Government Infrastructure. 650,000 74,000 Peace Programme/Northern Ireland INTERREG - capital expenditure requirements (e.g. essential equipment, IT...

National Archives (10 Nov 2010) See 5 other results from this debate

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to create a data centre for cloud computing to exploit the potential of cultural archives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36734/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Nov 2010)

Eamon Ryan: ...in Ireland 2009 4 Exemplar Working Group Look at issue/options on content trading, taxation, IP rights and legal issues 2009 3 High Level Strategic Workshop on Energy Efficient Data Centres and Cloud Computing Prepare recommendations for the "Technology Actions to Support the Smart Economy" Report, 2009, and follow up actions 2009 3 Telecommunications Emergency Planning Group Emergency...

Economic Issues: Motion (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Eamon Ryan: ...the Exemplar network, which will provide high-speed Internet and for which we budgeted in difficult times. We have creative, flexible people, which means we are well placed to become a centre for cloud computing. This is the next big business opportunity and we need to grab it. We also need to remain good at manufacturing. We are making about €80 million worth of products, much of...