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Interdepartmental Report on the Commission of Investigation into the Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (17 Jul 2014)

Anne Ferris: Two weeks ago, I met my younger sister for tea across the road in the Merrion Hotel. It was an unusual day, but not because neither of us had taken the time to have tea in the very posh Merrion Hotel. It was unusual because it was the first time we had ever shared a pot of tea. Before that day two weeks ago, I had never laid eyes on my sister. Each of us was adopted from a different...

Topical Issue Debate: Library Services Provision (9 Jul 2014)

Anne Ferris: I thank the Minister and agree it is surprising that Wicklow County Council did not apply earlier for staff funding, as the retirement of the person in Greystones would not have happened overnight and must have come as no surprise. There are questions to be raised in this regard. As Members of this House, we have a responsibility to Ireland's future, present and proud past. Local...

Topical Issue Debate: Library Services Provision (9 Jul 2014)

Anne Ferris: I raise this issue as as a Wicklow Deputy and as a member of the Oireachtas consultation group on centenary commemorations and I ask the Minister to restore the essential local history service to Ballywaltrim Library in Bray, County Wicklow. Historical research is the cornerstone of everything the country wishes to portray during the centenary commemorations, which have started and which...

Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)

Anne Ferris: It is time wasting.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (3 Jul 2014)

Anne Ferris: 205. To ask the Minister for Health in view of the commitment given in the programme for Government, when he will extend BreastCheck screening to women aged between 65 and 69; if he will ensure that funding is provided for this extension of breast screening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28859/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (1 Jul 2014)

Anne Ferris: 377. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the most appropriate method of satisfying the public interest requirement for an investigation into the case of a person (details supplied) who died in tragic circumstances during February 2002 in Clara, County Offaly in view of the decision by GSOC, due to legislative constraints, not to proceed with an investigation into a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (1 Jul 2014)

Anne Ferris: 378. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will release to the family of a person (details supplied) a full unredacted copy of letter referenced P.S. 343/03; if for some reason this is not considered possible, the reason for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27875/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (1 Jul 2014)

Anne Ferris: 379. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will release to the family of a person (details supplied) the full report of State Pathologist into their review of the post mortem findings of her predecessor and the independent opinions of two other pathologists engaged privately by the person's family, carried out by the State Pathologist as part of a second Garda investigation into...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Anne Ferris: I thank Mr. Dorgan for his reply, and I take his point about nobody ever being out of pocket, but it does cause upset and they must go through a process to get the money back. Something like that should never happen. Do the witnesses feel it will result in lower property transaction and legal fees for people buying and selling property if it is done online and people do not go from one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Anne Ferris: I thank Mr. Dorgan for his reply because it is very good news for consumers and should be highlighted. I have a question with regard to the Irish Banking Federation which I regret it has not sent any delegates to appear before the committee although it sent in a submission. In their submissions Mr. Treacy and Mr. O'Sullivan mentioned that a working group comprising equal representation from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Anne Ferris: I understand Mr. Treacy is speaking about e-registration but taking it a step forward to e-conveyancing-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Anne Ferris: I am sure it is supportive and no criticism is meant, but at the same time there is a feeling, and I do not say from where it is coming, that it may not be as on board. I am sorry it is not here to be able to address the issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Anne Ferris: On this point, I completely agree with the legal advice but all I was trying to do was tease out the matter with the witnesses before us. If the Irish Banking Federation were here I could have asked its members directly. No criticism was meant and we are just having a conversation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Anne Ferris: I welcome Mr. Barnhart and his colleagues. As the Chairman said, this may not capture the imagination of too many people but it is vital for our future to go the e-conveyancing route. The project is included in Construction 2020. I have a number of questions for Mr. Dorgan and Dr. Brennan. Will they outline the manner in which this proposal could enhance society for individuals engaging...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Reductions (24 Jun 2014)

Anne Ferris: 160. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of recent good weather and the calls from the Irish Cancer Society for people to wear sun protective creams, if he will consider reducing the VAT rate on these products as they attract the luxury VAT rate of 23%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27274/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Patent Legislation (24 Jun 2014)

Anne Ferris: 252. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the recommendation of the interdepartmental group led by his Department on the issue of whether to host a local division of the unified patent court will be considered; the impact analysis his Department has conducted if the decision is not to host a local division here, particularly on Ireland's intellectual property, IP,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Suicide Prevention in Prisons: Irish Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (18 Jun 2014)

Anne Ferris: Representations could be made by the committee to the Minister on this matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Suicide Prevention in Prisons: Irish Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (18 Jun 2014)

Anne Ferris: Does it cover all offenders, including those who have committed serious offences?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Suicide Prevention in Prisons: Irish Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (18 Jun 2014)

Anne Ferris: I welcome Ms Mulligan and Mr. Garland and thank them for their presentations. This is a very good initiative and this committee should support it. How would the programme work in the prison system? Would it be on an individual or group basis?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Charities Regulatory Authority: Chairperson Designate (18 Jun 2014)

Anne Ferris: That will be very helpful because people were heretofore unable to get that information from the Revenue Commissioners. They will be able to contact the regulator to find out whether an operator is real or bogus. I presume that if an organisation is bogus it will be a matter for the Garda to address. I suggest we invite Mr. Woods back to the committee this time next year to get an update...