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Written Answers — Science Foundation Ireland: Science Foundation Ireland (30 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: My Department's support for the development of a world class research base is carried out through Science Foundation Ireland, which was established under the Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Act 2003 to develop and assist the carrying out of oriented basic research in strategic areas of scientific endeavour that concern the future development and competitiveness of industry...

Workers' Remuneration: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The programme for Government states: We will reform the Joint Labour Committee structure beginning with the appointment of independent chairpersons to JLCs who will retain a casting vote. Reform options will examine the rate of pay for atypical hours. To inject some context into the debate and, perhaps, give an account of the conclusions of the Duffy-Walsh report, the so-called independent...

Copyright Protection (9 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: In the EMI v. UPC High Court judgment of 11 October 2010, Mr. Justice Charleton decided that he was constrained by the wording of the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 and could not grant an injunction in respect of infringement of copyright against an information service provider, ISP, in the circumstances of "mere conduit". Accordingly, he stated that Ireland was in breach of its EU...

Copyright Protection (9 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: As I have stated, a consultation process is ongoing. As Minister, I have just come to this issue, although as it happened I had taken an interest in the matter when the judgment was issued. I have consulted officials in my Department and, as Minister, I have signalled today that the Government must make progress on this matter. I am not in a position to provide a definitive timeline to the...

European Space Programme (9 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: A table outlining the expenditure since 1975 is available with this reply. Ireland became a member of the European Space Agency in 1975. The purpose of Ireland's membership of the ESA is to participate in the European space programme, thereby facilitating innovative Irish companies to develop leading edge space technologies and to commercially exploit their ESA participation. A total of...

European Space Programme (9 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: If the Deputy will forgive me, I did not quite understand his question.

European Space Programme (9 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Not quite but I can tell the Deputy that in my own constituency of Cork East, which is also the constituency of his colleague, Deputy Sandra McLellan, we have Elfordstown which is doing a lot of work on commercial satellite technology and also research on space. I do not believe we should close our minds on this issue but rather have open minds and if commercial benefit can be derived from...

Job Losses (1 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I wish to sympathise with the workers and their families. This decision was taken by Vodafone and it raises some questions which have been clearly and well articulated by the Deputies. I will not refer to my script because I honestly believe that serious questions have been raised, including the relationship with Vodafone which is a very profitable company. When the issues were raised by...

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Physician, heal thyself.

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (25 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I propose to take five minutes. I refer to a point made by Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan about maximising a potential within communities to grow that sector and to develop local markets. I completely agree with the Deputy on that score. I looked at models in upstate New York of community-supported agriculture. I am very much on the same page as the Deputy on that issue. A consolidation of...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I welcome the jobs initiative. It was not designed to be a panacea and I do not believe a panacea can be achieved in such a short space of time. What it seeks to do, however, is to provide an overarching framework which will underpin the economic recovery. Within that framework there is a set of criteria so existing jobs can be maintained, the cost of doing business can be reduced, people...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: -----to the best of our ability. We are trying within the very meagre resources we have - which were squandered - to try to fulfil a programme that sets down these very parameters. I fulfilled the research and innovation brief and am greatly encouraged that the research and development tax credit will bring about a benefit in ensuring we can try to fulfil that agenda. It is vital to our...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I wish I had more time but am glad to have what I have. Today I attended an event where Johnson & Johnson, a company with a significant presence in this country, had its global management structure meet at Carton House. That company sustains more than 2,000 jobs in this country. Arising from that, Science Foundation Ireland hosted an event which showed how innovative Ireland is. There was...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: May I clarify the point?

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Was it not put to a vote and passed by a majority of the House?

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: With all due respect, that is what the Deputy is doing.

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: That is a bit of a flimsy argument. The Deputy is clutching at straws.

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: Give us a little time.

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: The Deputy has some neck.

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Seán Sherlock: No, the queen is coming.