Results 241-260 of 5,550 for speaker:Martin Ferris

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (26 May 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Donegal County Council recently unanimously passed a motion (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17759/05]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (26 May 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department will work with the directors of a marina (details supplied) in a spirit of partnership to resolve all outstanding issues that prevent this important marine tourism project from reaching its full potential in view of the unanimous endorsement of the elected representatives of the people of...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (26 May 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 172: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will approve a second stage of restoration to a castle (details supplied) in County Kerry due to the fact that remedial works to the castle are coming to an end. [17778/05]

Research and Development. (31 May 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will initiate a time limited review of the research and development agendas of the development agencies, to ascertain where the systems failures within each of the agencies and within their client companies are in respect of the promotion of innovation and research. [18095/05]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (31 May 2005)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the ongoing shortage of nursing staff and midwives at Kerry General Hospital and the likelihood that this will worsen over the summer holiday period with staff leave and increased demand.

Written Answers — Interdepartmental Committees: Interdepartmental Committees (31 May 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will make a report to the House regarding the inaugural meeting of the high level implementation group on the national workplace strategy. [18096/05]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (31 May 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason his Department chose to contract a company (details supplied) to conduct the review of the quantified risk assessment on the Corrib gas development; and the amount that was awarded to the company for its services. [17970/05]

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (31 May 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will hold consultations on the new EU regulation on rural development. [18051/05]

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Martin Ferris: I welcome this legislation as I believe it meets a demand for greater control over the use of the type of watercraft covered by the legislation. As a county councillor elected in 1999, I received a number of complaints that certain beaches were being made virtual no-go areas by those who used various vehicles and crafts, such as dune buggies, windsurfers and scramblers. As a child I used to...

Fisheries Protection. (1 Jun 2005)

Martin Ferris: At 10 a.m. on 27 May 2005, the Celtic Sun, vessel T160, left Fenit on a fishing voyage. On board was skipper John Moriarty and his brother Billy Moriarty. At 1.30 p.m. the Naval Service vessel LE Emer called on the Celtic Sun to cut its engines as it wished to conduct a routine boarding. Both vessels were located eight miles south-west of Loop Head, at 52° 32' north, 10° 10' west. The...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 Jun 2005)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: in the light of the latest report of the Morris tribunal exposing widespread Garda corruption in County Donegal, including the framing of citizens and gross negligence by Garda management up to the highest level, the need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to establish a...

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Martin Ferris: Like previous speakers, I welcome the second report of the Morris tribunal. The belief that what happened in Donegal was as a result of a small number of gardaí effectively being out of control is something that needs to be examined. If that were the case, one would assume there was never a heavy gang in the State. While a prisoner in Portlaoise Prison in the 1970s, I witnessed at first hand...

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Martin Ferris: With respect, I would be failing in my responsibility as a public representative if I did not bring to the notice of the House today the use of Garda informants in the Donegal matter, which was very evident in the report.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Martin Ferris: I welcome the fact that this issue will be debated. The debate must take into account all the aspects I have raised, including issues that were hidden by this House and the State in the past. People were never held accountable for the wrongs and injustices they perpetrated against victims inside Garda barracks. Members of the special branch were given the freedom to do what they wished. I...

Suicide Prevention: Statements. (2 Jun 2005)

Martin Ferris: Ireland has the second highest incidence of suicide in Europe. In 2003, 577 people took their own lives, the majority being young men. We need to look at the reasons behind this. What is the reason behind the rising suicide rate? I think there has been a 25% rise in suicides over the last ten years, particularly in young males. We need to examine the social deprivation and inequalities in our...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (2 Jun 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the directors of a marina (details supplied) in County Donegal do not feel that his Department wishes to resolve outstanding matters expeditiously as alleged recently due to the fact that they perceive as political parochialism in County Donegal and the fact that...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (2 Jun 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if grants are available to assist a club (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [18785/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Martin Ferris: What was the purpose of the meeting between the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, and the British Secretary of State, Mr. Peter Hain, in Dublin yesterday? Does this signal an increased role for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in the peace process? Does the Taoiseach know that such a development would be unwelcomed by people within the republican...

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (14 Jun 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the procedures in place to test imported foodstuffs for genetically modified content. [19020/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (14 Jun 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount a person (details supplied) was awarded for consultancy work conducted on behalf of his Department in relation to the Corrib project in 2002. [19246/05]