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School Curriculum (20 Sep 2011)

Seán Sherlock: We can overcome the challenges facing us notwithstanding the recruitment embargo. The national centre of excellence in the University of Limerick is doing a great deal of work in the area of continuing professional development to enable teachers to attain the required standard. In addition, there are conversion courses that can be done. In this way we can ensure we have a coterie of...

School Curriculum (20 Sep 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I apologise for not giving Deputy Murphy a more comprehensive answer, but I will be happy to engage further with her on an individual basis.

Leaders' Question (15 Sep 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Who sold out Irish Sugar?

Written Answers — Legislative Reviews: Legislative Reviews (14 Sep 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I presume the Deputy is referring to the recent public consultation in relation to proposed amendment to the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 arising from the High Court judgement in the case of EMI Records (Ireland) Ltd and others v. UPC Communications Ireland Ltd. Over 50 submissions have been received in respect of that consultation and all of these (including that made by IRMA) have...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (21 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Dublin City of Science 2012 is a highly prestigious event which was won in the face of stiff competition. Planning for this event is being coordinated by the Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government. Hosting City of Science will serve three functions. It will ·provide a platform to showcase the best of Irish science and research across all disciplines; ·boost the...

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (19 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The High Court indicated that it intends to grant an order declaring sections 42, 43, and 45 of the Industrial Relations Act 1946 and section 45 of the 1990 Act to be unconstitutional. In this new Bill, the response by Deputy O'Dea has been to import the exact provisions of four original sections that had featured in the now lapsed Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009. The 2009 Bill...

Alternative Energy Projects (19 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The Deputy will be aware that the Taoiseach launched the strategy for the international financial services industry 2011-16. One of the initiatives is the creation of the Green IFSC whereby we pin down areas in which there are new opportunities ranging from carbon management, IP commercialisation, private equity investment to green tech fund management. The Government is engaging in this...

Job Creation (19 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The Minister, Deputy Bruton, and I have had separate meetings recently with the European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, Maire Geoghegan-Quinn, with a view to building strong relationships to ensure Ireland maximises the benefits of our position in the European Union in terms of jobs and opportunities to further develop the economy. Most recently, the Minister met the...

Job Creation (19 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: There is a multi-layered approach in this respect. There is clear recognition of a strong policy started by successive Governments which forms the foundation for ensuring the maximisation of the potential for the drawdown of funds. We are already involved in a research prioritisation exercise that will seek to concentrate on specific themes of research and, ultimately, commercialise that...

Job Creation (19 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: If I was to proffer a personal opinion, I would contend we could be doing more on the commercialisation agenda. If we were spinning out more companies, for instance, from the higher education institutes, that would ultimately lead to further job creation. It must be remembered also that our investment in research, or research, development and innovation, through the collaborative approach...

Alternative Energy Projects (19 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The "green economy" is a term used to categorise a range of economic activities which contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions, better resource usage, and respect for the environment. It covers a range of activities from carbon trading to energy efficient and environmentally friendly products, renewable energies and eco-tourism. The programme for Government makes commitments to...

Alternative Energy Projects (19 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I agree with the Deputy on the change of emphasis over recent years, but I disagree with him on the Green Party's agenda. All parties in the House have been engaged with the agenda for a long time. An additional 2,000 jobs were created in 2011. A Cabinet sub-committee is dealing directly with this area and it gives Government impetus to it. There is a challenge for Ireland in the next...

Written Answers — Skill Shortages: Skill Shortages (14 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Ireland is a successful major centre for Industrial operations. In the ICT sector nine of the top ten software companies in the world have substantial operations here. The ready availability of top quality talent has been an important contributing factor to the success of both multinational and indigenous companies in Ireland. The cluster of internationally renowned firms and smaller Irish...

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (13 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The EU Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development, (FP7) covers the period 2007-2013 and has a budget of approximately €50 billion. The national target for drawdown by Ireland from FP7, over the seven-year period, is €600 million. The tabular statement that is being provided with the official reply provides details of the amounts of funding awarded to Irish...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Will the Deputy repeat that?

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I am resisting the temptation to break into spontaneous applause.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I wish to share time with Deputies Simon Harris, Eamonn Maloney and Patrick O'Donovan.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I move amendment No. 2: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "— commends the Government for continuing to prioritise the allocation of resources to support the education of pupils with special educational needs; — notes that the Government is continuing to fill special needs assistant posts and resource and learning support teacher posts at a time when...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Deputy Halligan should listen to what I said. With all due respect-----

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Okay. Deputy Healy. Members should bear with me. Through the Chair, I ask Deputy Halligan to forgive me. It is the Munster intonation. There are 10,575 SNA posts available nationally for the coming school year to support eligible children. Unlike other areas of the public sector, SNA vacancies are being filled up to this number. In 2001, a total of 2,988 SNAs were employed at a cost of...