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Seanad: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2014)

Seán Sherlock: ...shall be taken to guard against falsification. Subsection (6), subject to the provisions of subsection (7), ensures that where accounting records, other information and returns are kept on a computer that the computer shall be kept in the State. This is another positive duty that recognises that many modern companies no longer rely on ledgers and paper when maintaining or recording any...

Seanad: Companies Bill 2012: Second Stage (10 Jun 2014)

Seán Sherlock: .... In addition to those measures designed to reduce white-collar crime, other amendments have focused on the modernisation and efficiency of company law. Such changes include permitting companies to use cloud computing solutions for keeping records; modernising some provisions regarding service of notice; and clarifying certain powers of directors upfront in the Bill in order to avoid...

Companies Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (25 Mar 2014)

Seán Sherlock: On the face of it, the amendment makes sense, but in the age of cloud computing and remote servers it would place an imposition on businesses because the amount of physical storage facilities they would have to make available could be restrictive if located in city centre locations, for example. Many small offices are located in city centre locations where space is at a premium and would be...

Companies Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (25 Mar 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I move amendment No. 73:In page 219, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following:“(5) Subsection (5) does not apply—(a) if the services to the other computer there mentioned are provided by means of the technology commonly known as cloud computing or by any other distance hosting solution; or (b) to the extent that regulations under subsection (6) provide that it shall not...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (28 Jan 2014)

Seán Sherlock: ...wish to have an initial exploration of a particular business opportunity with a higher education research group. In line with the commitment in the Action Plan for Jobs 2013 the benefit of utilising cloud computing solutions was one of the many innovative opportunities that companies were encouraged to investigate via this scheme in 2013. For example, the application of Innovation...

Further Education and Training: Motion [Private Members] (16 Jan 2013)

Seán Sherlock: ...effect until September, the VECs have the opportunity to plan how best to deal with a slightly reduced allocation. I know there has been concern that the most innovative courses, particularly in cloud computing, veterinary nursing and computer programming, are at risk. We acknowledge this. However, that is the challenge every principal of a college of further education will have to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Forthcoming Competitiveness Council Meeting: Discussion with Minister of State (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Sherlock: ...of a high level group on services to business and progressing the digital Single Market agenda, especially building confidence measures in cross-border transactions. With regard to the cloud computing sector, there is the language of the SME access to capital markets, access to banking services, a professional qualifications directive and issues around public procurement. I agree with...

Information Technology (12 Jul 2012)

Seán Sherlock: The cloud computing implementation group held its last formal meeting in March 2012 and submitted a report on its work on 14 June 2012. I have asked my Department to prepare targets and measurements based on the report's key findings which will allow us to monitor progress to ensure we maximise the potential of this important area of the ICT sector. In conducting its work, the group examined...

Information Technology (12 Jul 2012)

Seán Sherlock: ...and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. We all realise its value and we know who in industry operates in this sphere, for example EMC in my area. There is a strong sense the cloud computing strategy can set new targets for investment in digital media and the Internet when one considers existing opportunities for technology companies and new and emerging areas. We will marry...

Information Technology (12 Jul 2012)

Seán Sherlock: ...him on this matter, but I suggest he does so because he would get a definitive answer on what we are doing with regard to broadband. For the purposes of addressing the issue of the potential of cloud computing, I realise certain businesses operating in certain geographical areas will face challenges and there is no question about this. We will spend €1.2 million on an initial research...

Written Answers — Small and Medium Enterprises: Small and Medium Enterprises (7 Jun 2012)

Seán Sherlock: "SWiFT 10 Adopting the Cloud – decision support for Cloud computing" is designed to provide guidance to all organisations, both large and small, on the various issues that need to be considered when moving to the Cloud. Cloud computing is a key sector identified in the Action Plan for Jobs 2012 and the development of this SWiFT by National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) marks the...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 May 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Cloud computing is one of the key target sectors identified in the Government's Action Plan for Jobs. The Plan outlines the opportunities that cloud computing presents for Ireland arising from the global growth of the cloud computing sector in terms of attracting further foreign direct investment (FDI), supporting the emergence of start- up companies providing technology solutions and...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (26 Apr 2012)

Seán Sherlock: Cloud computing is a key target sector identified in the Action Plan for Jobs as offering major potential for Ireland, and establishing a Cloud Computing Technology Research Centre is one of the actions contained in the plan aimed at realising this potential. Earlier this month, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD announced details of a €1.2million initial...

Written Answers — Innovation Initiatives: Innovation Initiatives (29 Feb 2012)

Seán Sherlock: ...a Big Ideas Showcase in 2012 to focus on securing investment and identifying business partners that will bring new technologies to the next stage of commercialisation. New Technology Centres in Cloud Computing, Learning Technologies and Financial Services will be established and preparatory work will begin on others relevant to the prioritisation exercise mentioned already. EI will also...

Written Answers — Innovation Initiatives: Innovation Initiatives (28 Feb 2012)

Seán Sherlock: ...a Big Ideas Showcase in 2012 to focus on securing investment and identifying business partners that will bring new technologies to the next stage of commercialisation. New Technology Centres in Cloud Computing, Learning Technologies and Financial Services will be established and preparatory work will begin on others relevant to the prioritisation exercise mentioned already. EI will also...

Cloud Computing (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Sherlock: On 30 June, the Minister, Deputy Bruton, announced the establishment of a cross-Government implementation group on cloud computing. This group, which is chaired by the Secretary General of my Department, comprises representatives of Departments and agencies responsible for all aspects of cloud computing policy, IT procurement, security, infrastructure and enterprise policy. The group last...

Cloud Computing (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Sherlock: ...a more horizontal approach as opposed to the more siloed approach we are used to, we can achieve something and become global leaders in adopting early new technologies such as that associated with cloud computing.

Cloud Computing (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Sherlock: I am not aware of such problems. I say that openly and honestly. Research is ongoing and the centre is in the process of developing a cloud computing strategy for the public service, which it intends to bring to the Government for consideration and approval in the first quarter of 2012. If a specific issue arises, I would love to hear the Deputy's thoughts.

Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (7 Jul 2011)

Seán Sherlock: My attention had not been drawn to the specific comments of the UK company MD to which the deputy refers. However, I am aware that the Irish equivalent company point out that cloud data is not in any different position than any other kind of data in terms of its exposure to government access, whether by the US or many other countries. A recent report by ENISA, the EU body responsible for...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (23 Feb 2010)

Seán Sherlock: Question 136: To ask the Taoiseach the cloud computing systems that are currently in use in his Department; the safeguards that are in place in respect of personal information and public data on those systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8670/10]