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Written Answers — Health and Safety Issues: Health and Safety Issues (8 Dec 2010)

Conor Lenihan: As I outlined in my response to Question No. 228 of 4 November 2010, the design and construction of the Corrib Gas terminal is based on best international engineering practice for gas processing terminals. The terminal is designed to ensure against a leak of gas and the developer has proposed systems that would detect a leak. The methodology proposed is standard and involves proven fire and...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (7 Dec 2010)

Conor Lenihan: 2057I met members of the Coonagh Fishermen's Association recently. I explained to them that the report of the Standing Scientific Committee on the Status of Irish Salmon Stocks in 2009 and Precautionary Catch Advice for 2010 advised that stocks of salmon in the River Shannon are significantly below its conservation limit. As the harvest of salmon by any means is permitted only in those...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (7 Dec 2010)

Conor Lenihan: The processing time for a Trade Mark depends on the circumstances of each individual application. The Patents Office conducts examination of applications on absolute and relative grounds, and in doing so the Office must take into account the legislation regarding registrability of Trade Marks as well as how the application would impact on all earlier rights (existing national and Community...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Dec 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Copyright is basically a monopoly balanced by exceptions and limitations. On the one hand, owners of copyright and related rights are anxious to protect their rights and to obtain a fair return for their efforts; on the other hand, users are concerned to have reasonable access and use of copyright material. Copyright is central to innovation, both encouraging it and providing rewards. But...

Budget Statement 2011 (7 Dec 2010)

Conor Lenihan: The Deputy's party would provide excuses for two years.

Written Answers — National Recovery Plan: National Recovery Plan (2 Dec 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Investment in science, technology and innovation is key to our economic recovery, growth and national competitiveness. Evidence across global economies shows that there is a clear link between investment in research and development, leading to innovation, and the expansion of that economy. For this reason the Government has provided a very significant level of funding for Science Technology...

Written Answers — Innovation Fund Ireland: Innovation Fund Ireland (2 Dec 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I announced the first call for expressions of interest in Innovation Fund Ireland on 23 September 2010. Enterprise Ireland and the National Pensions Reserve Fund (NPRF) will manage the Fund and investors had until 26th November 2010 to signal their interest in establishing a presence here. Now that this deadline has passed, Enterprise Ireland and the NPRF are now commencing the process of...

Written Answers — European Patents: European Patents (2 Dec 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Article 65 of the European Patent Convention (EPC) provides that any Contracting State may require a translation of the text of a European patent into one of its languages if that language is different from the language in which the patent was granted. The European patent system is expensive. Following grant of the patent, the applicant must file translations of the complete patent in...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (30 Nov 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I would draw the Deputy's attention to the high-level goal specified in the Strategy Statement of the Department, which is to manage our river, mineral, hydrocarbon and other geological resources in a sustainable and productive manner. To this end the Department is committed to encouraging exploration for and extraction of Ireland's mineral and hydrocarbon resources to maximise their...

Written Answers — Intellectual Property Regime: Intellectual Property Regime (25 Nov 2010)

Conor Lenihan: The Innovation Taskforce Report, published last March, made recommendations across a wide range of areas, including the need to transform our intellectual property arrangements. The intellectual property-related recommendations contained in the report are aimed at ensuring that industry and businesses will experience a predictable, consistent and speedy approach when engaging with research...

Seanad: Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Statements (11 Nov 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I wish to thank all the Senators who contributed to this debate, which is both timely and relevant. I particularly welcome the praiseworthy comments made by Senator Donohoe about the innovation task force report, which I had the privilege to serve on. It is a lodestone document for developing Ireland out of recession and into recovery. It will help us to move up the proverbial value chain...

Seanad: Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Statements (11 Nov 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Having obtained a copy of the judgment, my Department referred it to the Attorney General's office for advice, which we are currently awaiting. As the Minister of State with responsibility for intellectual property, I am concerned to ensure generally that the interests of rights holders in respect of copyrights and performances are upheld and not infringed by illegal activity on the Internet...

Seanad: Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Statements (11 Nov 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Before getting into the main part of my speech on intellectual property, it might be timely and appropriate to discuss some issues pertaining to the recent court case which has motivated this motion to a large extent. The recent judgment by Mr. Justice Peter Charleton in the High Court case between EMI Records (Ireland) Limited, Sony Music Entertainment Ireland Limited, Universal Music...

Seanad: Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Statements (11 Nov 2010)

Conor Lenihan: As I stated, it would be timely to deal with this matter beforehand.

Seanad: Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Statements (11 Nov 2010)

Conor Lenihan: We will certainly try to provide the Senator with a copy. We have one with us.

Seanad: Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Statements (11 Nov 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I will give Senator Norris this copy.

Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Conor Lenihan: We did have a patrons' forum in Kilmainham, which I attended along with the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Hanafin. We fulfilled one of Deputy Costello's demands.

Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Conor Lenihan: No, it was a forum.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Is Deputy Hogan saying we are communists now?

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Does Deputy Hogan agree with the idea of downsizing the Dáil as part of his proposals?