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Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (1 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application by an organisation (details supplied) for funding under Strand 1 of the Dormant Accounts Fund 2010 to refurbish existing youth cafe facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28948/10]

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Labour Party for allowing me time. When this Bill was published the Minister said his aim was to shut down back street operations. There is no doubt there are abuses in the area of dog breeding and the sale of pups, including the sale of pups bred in this country to become pets in Britain. Some of the main culprits are well known and have been named in the press. It is also...

Written Answers — Guantanamo Detainees: Guantanamo Detainees (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the resettlement in Ireland and Europe of persons detained in Guantanamo. [29693/10]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 481: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in granting a foreshore licence to a company (details supplied) in County Kerry for their liquefied natural gas project on the Tarbert Ballylongford landbank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29365/10]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 488: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the delays in granting a foreshore licence to a company (details supplied), County Kerry, for their liquefied natural gas project on the Tarbert Ballylongford landbank are acceptable in view of the fact that it will create up to 400 jobs in the North Kerry West Limerick region; and if he...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 489: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects a foreshore licence to be granted to a company (details supplied), in County Kerry, for their liquefied natural gas project on the Tarbert Ballylongford landbank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29361/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Inquiries: Defence Forces Inquiries (7 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on allegations regarding the involvement of Irish Army officers in arms sales in the Seychelles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29790/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Inquiries: Defence Forces Inquiries (7 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on newspaper reports (details supplied) alleging that Irish Army officers engaged in arms sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29895/10]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (7 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of new exploration licences recently granted or to be granted over the next number of months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30674/10]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (7 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 409: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry was refused their application for the higher education access route despite the fact that they met all the criteria and submitted the documentation that was required of them. [30360/10]

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: I concur with previous speakers. We are being asked to support or oppose something that is ambiguous to say the least. We do not know what it will contain or what influence the Department will have on the welfare side of the 1958 Act. This matter needs more clarity. Sinn Féin wants to be crystal clear on the detail of this.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: I concur with previous speakers. The greyhound industry is important in rural areas, especially in my constituency in north Kerry, and contributes substantially to the local economy. Those involved are most concerned about what the Minister has proposed in the Bill. It would alleviate many difficulties if we had clarification on the Minister's input on the amendment of the 1958 Act. I...

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 4: In page 4, to delete from "at which" in line 16 down to and including "purposes," in line 19 and substitute the following: "or any number of premises owned by the same proprietor where 5 or more litters of pups are produced in a calendar year.". A division along those lines would be fair to all. It would be very difficult to hide clutches of pups. Kennel clubs would...

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: The Minister referred to a dog breeding establishment as defined. An establishment which keeps five breeding bitches, fewer than six, on any number of premises will not come under the Act. The point I am making is that where five or more clutches of pups are produced in a calendar year in all premises, they will come under the Act. I think the Minister is missing the point.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Given that only half an hour is left for dealing with the Bill, is the Minister prepared to accept any of the Opposition's amendments? If he is, will he indicate which ones?

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: My party colleagues and I came into the House today with the intention of supporting this Bill in principle. However, the Minister's responses to amendments Nos. 1 and 2 have eroded any confidence we had in the Bill such that we cannot support it at this point in time. I am very concerned about the powers given to certain people to carry out inspections without any training or qualification...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 28: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the local authorities have discussed the possible removal of the tenant purchase discount with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30473/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Limerick will be given an appointment at a hospital. [30900/10]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will consider extending the areas covered by the current rural social scheme to include urban areas and increase the remit and funding of community services programmes in view of the success of the scheme and the rising unemployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30871/10]

Economic Strategy: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Ferris: This motion starkly summarises the crisis in which the State finds itself. It has record levels of mass unemployment and all the social decay that brings. It was ironic to hear a reference to the Irish diaspora in yesterday's announcement of job creation by the Government. The Government is certainly contributing to its growth by presiding over another era of large scale emigration. The...