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Third Level Fees (19 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: It is like trying to measure how long is a piece of string. We cannot predict the impact of this in terms of exact numbers and participation rates. Participation rates at third level are determined by a myriad of factors and income is not the only criterion. Parental aspects, social and cultural factors, the level of pre-existing educational attainment, whether someone is in employment,...

Third Level Fees (19 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: That is a very subjective statement. There is no way of predicting the number of people who will apply for postgraduate courses, except to say that it is increasing year on year. Ironically, this increase is as a result of the loss of economic sovereignty. I take the point made by Deputy Smith in respect of interaction with industry. The research prioritisation exercise will be published...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (19 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I am pleased to note that the National Competitiveness Council endorses the approach outlined in Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life which I launched in July 2011. The Strategy provides for a range of measures which will improve mathematics. These include curriculum reform, actions with parents to support their children's learning, improved initial and continuing professional...

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (19 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: The Enterprise Platform Programme (EPP) comprises a suite of entrepreneurship development courses operated by the Institutes of Technology (IoTs). The Programme has become an established mechanism for the development of entrepreneurs and the creation of start-up businesses across the regions. The Programme was funded until mid-2010 by the Higher Education Authority at which point budgetary...

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I thank the Deputies for their considered and valuable contributions to the debate. I will start by providing clarification on last point made, on the assumption that the Deputy may be leaving the Chamber.

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Students can study Russian on the leaving certificate curriculum. There are a number of Confucius Institutes throughout the State where Chinese languages may be learned, as well as at University College Cork and quite a number of secondary schools. As to Portuguese, I may revert to the Deputy on that one. I note the point he is making; we are conscious of that. In his introductory speech,...

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Referral to Select Sub-committee (19 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a)(6)(a).

Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Is the Deputy being ironic, talking about penny wise and pound foolish? It is scandalous to be lectured like that.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I am pleased to bring before the Seanad for its consideration the Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011, the main purpose of which is to make the necessary changes to the Patents Act 1992 to provide for the ratification by Ireland of the London Agreement. The London Agreement, to which Ireland is a signatory, is aimed at reducing the cost of the European patent process to applicants by reducing the...

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Is the Deputy sure about this?

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Twenty minutes.

Private Members' Business. Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: It is for job creation.

Private Members' Business. Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: The Deputy is talking about the use of language, but she has played around with it herself.

Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Report Stage (12 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (12 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I thank Deputy O'Dea for his remarks and accept in good faith the manner in which he proposed his amendment. It is our intention to commence the Act and the new patents amendment rules 2011 by way of an order as soon after the enactment of the Patents Amendment Act 2011 as possible. I am very conscious of the points the Deputy has made in that sense. I welcome the opportunity to bring this...

Private Members' Business. Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I never thought Deputy Tóibín would patronise in that way.

Private Members' Business. Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Achieving savings in the Department's budget has required difficult decisions. Despite pressures on spending, the Government has shielded to the greatest extent possible front line services in schools. The Government has and will continue to prioritise targeted supports for schools, with the most concentrated levels of educational disadvantage through the DEIS programme and action plan....

Written Answers — Copyright Protection: Copyright Protection (11 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I would point out that Ireland has a strong and robust regime for dealing with copyright infringements whether in the digital environment or otherwise. The Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 provides a technology-neutral exclusive right for copyright owners to communicate their works through any mode. The Act also contains extensive provisions dealing with infringement of that right or...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (11 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: I propose to take Questions Nos. 304 and 307 together. The Statutory Instrument is being finalised with a view to introduction this month. I would point out that Ireland has a strong and robust regime for dealing with copyright infringements whether in the digital environment or otherwise. The Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 provides a technology-neutral exclusive right for copyright...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (11 Jan 2012)

Seán Sherlock: The EU Directive 2001/29/EC was transposed into Irish law by means of the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000. While the Act preceded the Directive, most of the Directive's provisions were known at the time and incorporated into the legislation. The outstanding provisions were transposed by S.I. No. 16 of 2004 European Communities (Copyright and Related Rights) Regulations 2004. For the...