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Departmental Agencies (21 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister of State for his categoric assurance. I hope it stands the test of time.

Departmental Agencies (21 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: Regarding another aspect of the NewERA programme, the fate of Bord na Móna and Coillte's assets, especially Coillte's forestry, is unclear following the companies' merger into a new bioenergy company. Will the Minister of State assure the House that the land and forestry will remain primarily for public use?

Departmental Agencies (21 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: What about the forestry side of it?

Energy Exploration (21 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his views on the proposed gas exploration project at Lough Allen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16096/11]

Energy Exploration (21 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: We have both had fracturing in the past, although, unlike the Minister, I am not in denial. With regard to the Lough Allen project, in particular hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking", as it is known, is the Minister aware of the international concerns in regard to this exploration methodology? In particular, in a number of areas where this methodology was used, such as Louisiana and Texas in...

Energy Exploration (21 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: I welcome that the Minister is prepared to, let us say, investigate the consequences of fracking in other jurisdictions. I am not referring to any horror movie. I understand a very alarming presentation was made by some group but I understand it had nothing to do with fracking and related more to the consequences for the landscape which result from exploration. However, I have concerns...

Departmental Bodies (21 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he has considered the recommendations of the McCarthy Report on State assets and liabilities regarding companies under his responsibility; and his response to those recommendations. [15913/11]

Departmental Bodies (21 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: Does the Minister agree that the sale of public assets which have been built up over generations of investment by taxpayers into leading successful entities, both economically and socially, would represent not only a very short-sighted approach but have disastrous consequences for workers and for the provision of services? Is the Minister prepared to resist the more radical proposals in the...

Workers' Remuneration: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: I support this motion and reiterate my party's opposition to any attempt to undermine further the wages and conditions of low-paid workers. I reiterate there has been an attempt to create a type of myth about workers who are covered by the rates set under the employment regulations orders and registered employment agreements. Some employers and media commentators have even suggested that...

Arts Review (22 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to implement the recommendations of the National Economic and Social Forum report into the Arts, Cultural Inclusion and Social Cohesion in order to broaden the appeal and participation in the arts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16485/11]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his proposals to support community-based art projects throughout the State. [16488/11]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise an issue of national importance, namely, the proposed extradition to the USA of an Irish citizen, Seán Garland; the politically motivated accusations that have been made against him; and the warrant issued against him, which was processed in camera by a US grand jury, a process which is universally discredited. The US...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: If the extradition of Seán Garland is allowed to proceed, it will be a miscarriage of justice.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: I appeal to the Tánaiste, in particular, to ensure that will not happen.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: I am quite certain he would have a lot of company. Perhaps half the Cabinet would be on the plane on the way back with him.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Health when Tralee Community Hospital, County Kerry, will be operational; the reason there has been a delay in its opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16860/11]

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: When will that be?

Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: I echo the sentiments expressed by my colleague, Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, on this Fianna Fáil Private Members' Bill. Sinn Féin supports the Bill, which addresses an important issue, albeit with some reservations. Thousands of children have been left in residential care over the years or shuttled from foster parent to foster parent with infrequent visits from social workers....

Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: At the outset, I will give a brief history of Dromclough national school. On the recommendation of a Department inspector, Dr. Pádraig Ó Donnabháin, an application for an extension to the school building was submitted to the Department building unit in 2002. In January 2003, a detailed comprehensive application was submitted to the Department for a major refurbishment and extension to...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (29 Jun 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will give an assurance that any increase as suggested by him via his commitments on a programme (details supplied) to increase fish farms by a multiple of ten, will not contaminate the natural wild salmon and trout and if he will also give an assurance that the locations of these fish farms will be far removed from...