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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transformational Potential of Cloud Computing: Discussion with Microsoft Ireland (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: Just before I go over to questions, I am quite familiar with cloud computing. As time goes on, I cannot imagine how we will do without it - whether it is a drop-box on an iPhone or anything else. I am particularly aware of Microsoft's youth-to-work initiative globally. I am delighted that Microsoft has linked with FIT, whose representatives have been before this committee in the past....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transformational Potential of Cloud Computing: Discussion with Microsoft Ireland (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: I would like to ask a few questions also. Ms Hallahan mentioned passports in the context of cloud computing. I am familiar and comfortable enough with cloud computing. The passport is a sacred document we all have, so can Ms Hallahan explain how we could involve cloud in applying for passports? In general, if we were moving more to cloud computing within the public service, what would the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Groceries Sector: Discussion (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: I would like to thank all four witnesses for coming before the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. We have been given an exceptional overview and insight into the food and drink industry in Ireland. Issues have been raised that the joint committee needs to reconsider, in particular how to make business as cost effective as possible in order to keep it going. Should the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transformational Potential of Cloud Computing: Discussion with Microsoft Ireland (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: We are in public session. I welcome the delegation from Microsoft Ireland, Ms Cathriona Hallahan, managing director, Mr. Karl O'Leary, public sector director, and Mr. Niall McDonagh, group manager customer service, to discuss the role and potential of cloud computing in public sector transformation and job creation. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Groceries Sector: Discussion (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: Thank you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Groceries Sector: Discussion (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: I ask the witnesses who are most equipped to answer the various questions to respond rather than everybody feeling they must say something on everything, which would not be appropriate as we are under time restrictions. The issues raised include import substitution, food production, salary scales, training programmes, competition from other member states post-2013, taxes on consumer foods,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Groceries Sector: Discussion (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: There were others who were asked individual questions. Mr. Dempsey was asked about the source of funding.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Groceries Sector: Discussion (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: I will take the next three sets of questions together and suggest we then wrap up with the responses. I am conscious there is another presentation and I do not want to keep those involved waiting too long.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Groceries Sector: Discussion (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: I thank Mr. Paul Kelly. Deputy Seán Kyne had indicated that he wishes to put some questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Groceries Sector: Discussion (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: The Deputy asked a number of questions which were directed at various people. Perhaps the representatives would respond before moving on to the next questioner.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Groceries Sector: Discussion (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: Thank you, Mr. Barry.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Substance Misuse Strategy (7 May 2013)

John Lyons: 375. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the introduction of the national alcohol strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21106/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Debt (2 May 2013)

John Lyons: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the debt repayments and interest repayments for Ireland for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20909/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Debt (2 May 2013)

John Lyons: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of tax revenues that were used up in interest repayments for 2012 and that will be used up for interest repayments in 2013 and in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20910/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Death Certificates Issues (30 Apr 2013)

John Lyons: 281. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason parents can only receive a death certificate for a stillborn child if the baby weighed at least 500 grammes or had a gestational age of at least 24 weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20129/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Death Certificates Issues (30 Apr 2013)

John Lyons: 282. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider allowing parents to register a death of a stillborn child weighted less than 500 grammes or with a gestational age of less than 24 weeks in order that they can have a death certificate for their child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20130/13]

Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2013)

John Lyons: On the next occasion the Deputy will say sorry and it will all be okay; that is great then.

Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2013)

John Lyons: Just because the Deputy says he is sorry does not make it okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Black Market on Small Businesses: Discussion (16 Apr 2013)

John Lyons: I completely empathise with the speakers. It is a tough one. I am a little confused about some of the suggestions made. In respect of the social welfare amnesty, is there any evidence that such an amnesty works and, if so, where? In respect of advertising campaigns, I am very familiar with the one involving the guy with the mask on his face who is making a false insurance claim. I get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Black Market on Small Businesses: Discussion (16 Apr 2013)

John Lyons: That is a good point. I am not here to say the speakers' ideas are wrong; rather, I am trying to see which one we should be recommending. Obviously, it would be silly of me to recommend something if my opinion was different. What concrete evidence is available that television campaigns work? Are more people now paying for television licences than before, or it is costing more to run these...