Results 1-12 of 12 for freedom of information speaker:Martin Ferris

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies Expenditure (2 Feb 2016)

Martin Ferris: 569. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of taxpayers' money that has been spent, that has been committed to be spent and is projected to be spent on legal advice in respect of freedom of information in respect of Sport Ireland and its predecessor the National Sports Campus Development Authority in each of the years, 2012 to 2016. [4486/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies Expenditure (2 Feb 2016)

Martin Ferris: 583. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in respect of Sport Ireland and its predecessor the National Sports Campus Development Authority, the amount of taxpayers' money that has been spent, that has been committed to be spent and that is projected to be spent on legal advice regarding freedom of information in each of the years, 2012 to 2016. [4210/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies Expenditure (2 Feb 2016)

Martin Ferris: 570. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the procurement of legal advice in respect to freedom of information by the National Sports Campus Development Authority and Sport Ireland was in accordance with procurement law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4487/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies Expenditure (2 Feb 2016)

Martin Ferris: 584. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the procurement of legal advice in respect of freedom of information by Sport Ireland and by the authority was in accordance with procurement law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4211/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information Legislation (23 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in the event of a public body being found not to be covered by the Freedom of Information legislation to be introduced by him later this year, but not included in the list of exclusions, the person who makes this decision, and if the decision can be appealed to the Information Commissioner or the Courts. [3075/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information Requests (16 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure that Coillte becomes subject to freedom of information requests in line with his commitment to introducing greater transparency. [57985/12]

Proposed Statutory Instrument on Copyright: Statements (31 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: This issue lead to a huge public reaction. A huge number of e-mails opposed the intention of the Minister of State to sign the order and organisers of an online petition said they have collected over 80,000 signatures. I spoke to the Minister of State last week. The raising of the issue by Members has led to this time being set aside to debate the issue, which I welcome. This debate will...

Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: It has also been suggested that land capable of being used for food production not be allowed for the use of growing trees. That is a point that should be taken on board. There is good arable land being used for trees when there is ample marginal land that should be used. Another matter related to Coillte I want once again to raise is that of Ballinaboy wood, which Coillte and its companies...

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: This Bill would be welcomed were it to ensure that the process of granting foreshore licences and in dealing with dumping at sea is tightened up. As it stands, a number of issues have caused concern, particularly with regard to foreshore licenses. The case that immediately springs to mind is the controversy over the granting of the foreshore licence to the companies involved in the Corrib...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (10 Feb 2009)

Martin Ferris: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is his policy to refuse Freedom of Information requests; if Government Departments have been instructed accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4193/09]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (10 Feb 2009)

Martin Ferris: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and percentage of Freedom of Information requests which have been turned down by his Department but subsequently overturned by the Information Commissioner's Office. [4194/09]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (10 Feb 2009)

Martin Ferris: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Finance if disciplinary action has been taken by any Government Department against staff who have wrongfully refused a Freedom of Information request. [4195/09]