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Seanad: Export-led Growth: Motion (19 Jan 2011)

Conor Lenihan: ...we can do about that, short of the exit from the euro currency recommended by some people, a course of action I do not endorse; it would be most ill-advised. When David McWilliams urges that in his columns, it is the formal logic of the sort of scepticism expressed by Senator Ross. Most mainstream parties in this House would not suggest an export-led economy such as ours should leave...

Seanad: Export-led Growth: Motion (19 Jan 2011)

Conor Lenihan: ...to Ireland in the tax debate at European level. Not only are we locked into our commitment to a 12.5% tax rate, we are in an alliance with other European countries. We have allies and friends on this issue, most notably our neighbour, the British Government. Driving and monitoring the implementation of the strategy is a new foreign trade council chaired by the Minister of State, Deputy...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Does Senator Buttimer support his leader's policy?

Seanad: Crime Prevention (14 Dec 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity, on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern, to update the House on it. There has been a significant increase in the number of cash for gold outlets in towns and cities in the State and a significant amount of advertising for the direct mailing of gold to such outlets or dedicated postal...

National Minimum Wage: Motion (14 Dec 2010)

Conor Lenihan: ...reforms to increase competitiveness and to improve labour market flexibility is central to the strategy outlined in the national recovery plan. Building on the progress already achieved by this Government, it includes extensive measures to underpin our ability to compete in international markets by reducing the costs facing business, but also by increasing competition in sheltered sectors...

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

Conor Lenihan: ...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 this regime may be potentially opposing - if we reward a creator with a monopoly over his work, and prohibit others using that work, then the risk is the prevention of the next round of...

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: 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...

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?

Seanad: Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Conor Lenihan: ...are currently receiving through the single electricity market, SEM. Electricity generators are receiving these windfall gains because of a decision made in March 2008 by the SEM committee. This committee, which is comprised of energy regulators North and South alongside an independent and a deputy independent member, governs the operation of the all-island wholesale electricity market....

Seanad: Banking Reports: Statements (15 Jun 2010)

Conor Lenihan: In such cases when economic growth occurs there is a shortage of available zoned land to build houses. This has happened and there are parties which seek to have it both ways. Such parties seek more houses but not more rezoning for such houses. Thankfully, because of the surplus of property this will not be a problem in the short to medium term but it may be a problem in the Dublin area...

Seanad: Banking Reports: Statements (15 Jun 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I thank Senators for their contributions. Senator Phelan is backing a particular horse in the race to find a successor to Deputy Kenny as leader of Fine Gael. Given that he has hitched his wagon to an economist, we can expect a more realistic and proper analysis——

Seanad: Departmental Staff (15 Jun 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I thank the Senator. His strong motivation and his background as a teacher have given him a great appreciation of educational values. I welcome the debate on the issue. I also welcome the opportunity, on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, to outline the position regarding this matter. The JCSP has operated in schools nationally since 1996 as an...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: From the Seanad (20 May 2010)

Conor Lenihan: -----precisely to be in accordance with what his spokesman in the Seanad was asking me to do.

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: From the Seanad (20 May 2010)

Conor Lenihan: -----he would understand how absolutely irrelevant his point about the councillors is-----

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: From the Seanad (20 May 2010)

Conor Lenihan: -----and sometimes one is required to do one's homework and read a Bill. The Deputy can explain it to his constituents.

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: From the Seanad (20 May 2010)

Conor Lenihan: ...locks agency, I am not sure whether it is a bureaucratic monster yet. I will meet with him on that because I am anxious to hear if an agency is becoming overly bureaucratic. I would like to hear his comments.

Departmental Properties (12 May 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I wonder if I should bother responding to Deputy Arthur Morgan's insinuation about my party. There are many foul things I could say about his own party.

Departmental Payments (12 May 2010)

Conor Lenihan: ...resolve their difficulties. It is incumbent on those Departments whose performance is lagging behind to improve their payments profile over the coming quarters. The Minister has already indicated his intention to bring forward proposals to shortening public sector payment periods in areas beyond central Departments.

Seanad: TETRA System: Statements. (29 Apr 2010)

Conor Lenihan: .... We can also ask the company to give advice or assistance to those who are unable to fund the affordable and easily obtainable technology to rectify the problem. I hope it will be amenable to this suggestion and that Senators will join me at the meeting. As Minister of State with responsibility for science, technology and innovation, I note that this is very worthwhile technology....