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Affordable Energy Strategy (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: I welcome the fact that the Minister has assured the House that post-budget the grant scheme in place will survive. That is encouraging for those who are hoping to make the improvements necessary. Regarding fuel poverty, is it possible for the Minister to intervene with the regulator regarding the prices of ESB and Bord Gáis to ensure that energy is affordable and there will be no further...

Affordable Energy Strategy (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: Yes.

Energy Projects (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his views on the continued delay to the LNG Project in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37697/11]

Energy Projects (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: The importance of LNG for north Kerry and west Limerick cannot be emphasised enough. We are concerned with as many as 450 jobs to start it up. Reports, true or otherwise, have been consistently circulating in the area that Hess LNG is on the brink of pulling out because of the possible €10 million tariff per year to use the national gas pipe network. The regulator has told Shannon LNG...

Energy Projects (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: Can the Minister give a firmer response? Will it be in two months or in the next few weeks? I assume the Minister is aware of the unemployment situation in the north Kerry area, which is more than twice the national average. Can he comment on that?

Energy Projects (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: It is important that the whole matter is cleared up because we are hearing different versions from different Ministers. I gather the Minister is aware of this. This should be cleared up because the people who live in the area are depending on this to proceed. As the Minister is aware, I have no love for multinationals and I am keen to ensure value for money for the taxpayers of the country...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: Is the Deputy aware of our pre-budget submission?

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: The Minister is confused. She does not understand it.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: Another one.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: The Minister is confused.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: Nobody said that.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: The Minister was not in the House when we made our contributions.

Written Answers — Petroleum Exploration: Petroleum Exploration (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will make available the 2003 MacKenzie Wood report on the likely return to the Exchequer from oil and gas exploration companies under existing tax structures. [37341/11]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of jobs that are expected to be created in the renewable energy sector under the auspices of NewERA. [37698/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive a certificate of naturalisation. [37201/11]

Building Regulations (30 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 7: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the progress that has been made in the commitment to introduce a single national building inspectorate service; if this inspectorate will include fire safety; and if it will be answerable to local authorities. [37555/11]

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: Deputy Lawlor's comment to the effect that this matter dates back to 1975 is an indictment of every party in this House with the exception of one. If memory serves, the Minister's party was in government in 1975 and did not leave office until 1977. It was also in and out of government in the early 1980s.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: Fine Gael was also in government in the 1990s. The Labour Party was also in government at various points during the period in question. Some of those who are now members of that party were formerly members of Sinn Féin the Workers Party, the Workers Party and Democratic Left. There were also the now defunct Progressive Democrats and the Green Party, which is no longer represented in the...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: The parties to which I refer all abdicated their responsibilities in the past. The Government does not realise the anger to which the issue of septic tanks has given rise among those living in rural areas. In my constituency and in others throughout the Twenty-six Counties, public meetings have taken place. People have come together and organised themselves and the e-mails Members have...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Martin Ferris: I will do so. These people will be obliged to pay further charges if their septic tanks do not meet the requirements laid down in the Bill before the House. What are they to do and how are they expected to pay such charges? It is for the reasons I have outlined that people are concerned. They expect Members of this House to do more to allay their concerns.