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Seanad: University Rankings (9 Feb 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I appreciate the points made by Senator Walsh but I do not believe there is a sense of complacency. The opposite is the case; there is a great sense of urgency and there are sleepless nights in respect of how we should address this problem. The bottom line is that one can extrapolate from the Times Higher Education system performance tables. One can delve into the criteria they apply....

Seanad: Ábhair Oidí (9 Feb 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Iarraim ar an tSeanadóir mo leithscéal a ghabháil toisc nach bhfuil Gaeilge líofa agam. B'fhearr liom leanúint i mBéarla, lena thoil. This House is aware that, in the context of budget 2012 and the need for the State to achieve economic independence in the coming years, difficult choices had to be made to achieve savings. To this end, in 2011 all Departments carried out a...

Seanad: Ábhair Oidí (9 Feb 2012)

Seán Sherlock: The Senator's point is fair. I wish I was in a position to be able to tell him we can reverse this decision but we cannot. Some 80% of the budget relates to pay. There are commitments under Croke Park. I have to be honest and straight with the Senator. The decision has been made with regard to this budget line. However, the IT courses will be reconfigured in line with the...

Seanad: Human Trafficking (9 Feb 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I thank Senators Power and Zappone for raising this matter. As the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, has said, he extends his apologies that he is unable to be present, therefore I speak on his behalf. Before commenting on Sweden's legislative model which criminalises the purchase of sexual services I wish to outline the legislative measures in place to tackle the...

Seanad: Human Trafficking (9 Feb 2012)

Seán Sherlock: We must have due regard to what Senators Power and Zappone are saying. If such a statement was made in October 2011 and if they justifiably feel that no progress has been made on that issue, then I would like to assure them that I will speak to the Minister and that we need to make haste on it. I genuinely have regard to the statements that have been made. As this is a cross-bench issue and...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (7 Feb 2012)

Seán Sherlock: This is a day-to-day operational matter for Science Foundation Ireland. I understand that SFI have provided the information requested directly to the Deputy in reply to Question No. 301 answered on 11 January last.

Written Answers — Performance Fees: Performance Fees (1 Feb 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Neither the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation nor his officials have had any discussions with such bodies as IMRO and PPI regarding reducing their fixed charges for commercial premises. The Minister does not have any function in the setting of tariffs charged by such organisations. However, it is open to a person affected by such charges to refer any dispute in relation thereto...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Feb 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have not put forward any proposals to enact a Stop Online Piracy style law. However, I would point out that an issue arose following a High Court judgement in October 2010 here it was held that Ireland was not in compliance with its EU obligations under Copyright Directive 2001/29/EC. It was held that the Court could not grant an injunction against an...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Some background information may be useful in appreciating the context of the proposed legislative instrument. The EU provided in the e-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC for exemptions from liability for copyright infringement for intermediary service providers in cases of mere conduit, caching and hosting, upon certain conditions. This was to provide a framework for the development of...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I propose to take Questions Nos. 281 and 291 together. In relation to the scenario the Deputy has outlined, it is important to mention that copyright holders will not have power to compel the intermediary as stated. The copyright owner will have the right to apply to the High Court for an injunction against an intermediary in respect of works in which he holds the copyright. The proposed...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: An issue arose following a High Court judgment in October 2010 where it was stated that Ireland was not in compliance with its EU obligations under the Copyright Directive 2001/29/EC. It was held that the court could not grant an injunction against an intermediary in relation to internet transient communications. Until this judgment, it had been considered that Ireland was fully compliant...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: A consultation was held by my Department last July in relation to the wording of the proposed Statutory Instrument. More than 50 submissions were received. Some were from rights holders such as songwriters, authors and their representatives. Others were from telecom companies and businesses that carry out intermediary activities on the internet and still more were from bodies concerned with...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: A consultation was held by my Department last July in relation to the wording of a proposed Statutory Instrument amending Section 40 of the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000. I am most grateful to all who contributed to this consultation. It provided me with an excellent overview of all the issues and concerns involved. Legal advice, which was received with some submissions was...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: An issue arose following a High Court judgment in October 2010 where it was stated that Ireland was not in compliance with its EU obligations under the Copyright Directive 2001/29/EC. It was held that the court could not make grant an injunction against an intermediary n relation to internet transient communications. Until this judgment, it had been considered that Ireland was fully...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: A consultation was held by my Department last July in relation to the wording of a proposed Statutory Instrument amending Section 40 of the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000. I am most grateful to all who contributed to this consultation. It provided me with an excellent overview of all the issues and concerns involved. Legal advice, which was received with some submissions, was...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, ACTA, to which the Deputy is referring, is an international legal framework to more effectively combat the proliferation of counterfeit and pirated goods. As you are aware, counterfeiting and piracy are now serious problems which undermine legitimate trade and the sustainable development of the world economy. The growth of this illegal trade has led...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 297 together. As the Deputy is aware the judgment of the High Court in the case of EMI & ors v UPC held that by reason of provisions of the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000, an injunction is not available in cases of transient communications, and that Ireland did not comply with EU law. As you will appreciate, non-compliance with EU law is a...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Some background information may be useful in appreciating the context of the proposed legislative instrument. The EU provided in the e-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC for exemptions from liability for copyright infringement for intermediary service providers in cases of mere conduit, caching and hosting, upon certain conditions. This was to provide a framework for the development of...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: An issue arose following a High Court judgment in October 2010 where it was stated that Ireland was not in compliance with its EU obligations under the Copyright Directive 2001/29/EC. It was held that the court could not grant an injunction against an intermediary in relation to internet transient communications. Until this judgment, it had been considered that Ireland was fully compliant...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: As the Deputy is aware the judgment of the High Court in the case of EMI & ors v UPC held that by reason of provisions of the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000, an injunction is not available in cases of transient communications, and that Ireland did not comply with EU law. As you will appreciate, non-compliance with EU law is a very serious matter. A public consultation process seeking...