WATCH: Seán Sherlock participates in debate on digital rights

The junior minister participated in a Digital Rights Forum with reps from Boards.ie, Irish ISPs and StopSOPAIreland.com.

03/04/12 3,572 Views 24 Comments

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JUNIOR INNOVATION MINISTER Seán Sherlock today participated in a discussion at the Science Gallery in Dublin on digital rights, and the impact of his recent legislation on online copyright law.

Sherlock participated in the forum alongside Tom Murphy, founder of Boards.ie; Paul Durrant from the Internet Service Providers Association of Ireland; and Simon McGarr from the ‘Stop SOPA Ireland‘ campaign. The forum was moderated by John Kennedy, editor of Silicon Republic.

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Read: Sherlock agrees to attend debate with organiser of anti-’SOPA’ petition

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Daniel Dudek 03/04/12 #

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I am dying to find out what sort of background Mr Sherlock has, and what makes him qualified to make decisions in terms of digital rights in Ireland.

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- Kerry Blake 03/04/12 #
  
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  Has a BA in Economics and Politics from UCG. At least he’s not a teach I guess…..
  
  Work experience was spent in Europe working for Proinsias De Rossa
  
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- Cal Mooney 03/04/12 #
  
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  He is a member of FG. FG want to control all media in the country. I think this qualifies him.
  
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- Kerry Blake 03/04/12 #
  
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  Nope he’s a member of Labour.
  
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- Cal Mooney 03/04/12 #
  
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  My bad, i left out the Labour part of FFg/Labour .. thanks for highlighting my error… They are all one and the same :(
  
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- Kerry Blake 03/04/12 #
  
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  Oh I agree Cal there is not much difference between any of them but, it is important to keep the record straight about who was doing what in government. Because when Labour cut and run (as they will) it will be important to prevent them washing their hands in public and claiming it was the other guys that did it.
  
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- Chan Lynch 03/04/12 #
  
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  He acts like a member of FG. You can tell some of the changes over the last year have been difficult for some Labour TDs to go along with but Sherlock has been more than enthusiastic in his defense of certain decisions when hes represented the government during various media appearances.
  
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Lorcan O'Neill 03/04/12 #

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Sherlock sounds so unsure of what he’s on about…

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- Ryan oneill 03/04/12 #
  
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  That because he hasn’t got a clue !!
  
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Martin Mac 03/04/12 #

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Wow that Sherlock guy just talks in circles and never really answers anything. Typical wannabe politician.

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James Burke 03/04/12 #

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There’s nothing politicians fear more than democracy. That’s why they want to control the web – even would-be politicians like that muppet ‘ECDL’ Sherlock.

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- Ryan oneill 03/04/12 #
  
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  Ahhhaaahaha that’s the best laugh i’v had all day! Cheers mate
  
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- Kerry Blake 03/04/12 #
  
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  Very good James :-)
  
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Gary Sétanta Heary 03/04/12 #

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Did Sean Sherlock say that he was not in Japan for the signing up to ACTA? Every source I have read online relating to the aforementioned event puts Sherlock there?

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- Gavan Reilly 03/04/12 #
  
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  Nope. Sherlock wasn’t there. It was signed, in Japan, by Ireland’s ambassador to Japan, John Neary. This is commonplace for international treaties, as ambassadors generally have the power to oversee the negotiation of, or sign, treaties on behalf of their governments.
  
  http://www.thejournal.ie/ireland-and-eu-to-sign-controversial-acta-treaty-tomorrow-336764-Jan2012/
  
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- tom_cos 03/04/12 #
  
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  No, he was never there.
  
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- Bernadette Dunne 03/04/12 #
  
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  When he was Asked earlier “were you in Japan and who signed this” he answered ” I do not know who signed” Then was asked again ” But you were there were you not” and his reply was “No” confusion all round till he laughed and Said ” I WAS ONLY EVER IN JAPAN ONCE AND THAT WAS ON A STOP OVER TO AUSTRALIA ” Now that sums up why we have problems in Ireland Seam Sherlock us a fool he may have A college Degree but has no Cop On God love us all
  
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Dougal McGuire 03/04/12 #

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Pointless debate..there is no way Sherlock will admit wrong & reverse his decision..the people of cork just need to remember this at the ballot box next time around

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D^3 03/04/12 #

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Once again Sherlock has shown his complete and utter lack of knowledge on these matters

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- Aidan 03/04/12 #
  
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  He’s looks like and acts like a complete fool. God help Ireland if this is the calibre of person we allow to make decisions. God help us all.
  
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Chris lynch 03/04/12 #

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Tom Barry – has just said it like it is – very interesting

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jimbo 03/04/12 #

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Sherlock can you CRTL+ ALT+DELETE…

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Nigel Kenny 03/04/12 #

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I’ve a lot of respect for Tom Murphy and i understand he’s probably very frustrated as a result of Sherlock and Co’s actions but he really needs to check how he engages with people.He came across as self righteous, petulant and at times, it seemed like he thought the debate was about him and how he’s a crusader for free speech.Very off-putting but fair play to him for going up there, fair play to all of them in fact, including Minister Sherlock.

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- Ross McNulty 03/04/12 #
  
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  I actually found it refreshing that he was passionate about it and made that clear by his demeanour. Sherlock on the other hand…..
  
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