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Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: I am speaking about the reply of the Minister to a suggestion I made to him. He said there would be no financial hardship, but he will not tell us what the position is. He has made reference to a blank cheque. What does he mean by this? He has stated he will put in place a grant process to help those who have to carry out remedial treatment works to their septic tank, but that is not the...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: I am sorry; I withdraw it. They can call it whatever they want, but it is frustrating having to sit here and being told that it is the same as providing a blank cheque. That is not what a grant procedure is. Did farmers avail of a grant procedure? All the Minister has to say is that he is prepared to initiate a grant procedure to help those who will find themselves in difficulty as a...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: He did not.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: No, he did not. The Deputy has suggested the Minister-----

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: I ask the Minister if he is going to introduce a grant procedure?

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (25 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation while harvesting the State's competitive advantage in computer services and chemicals, his plans to diversify in real terms into other sectors in order to reduce dependency on those sectors. [4138/12]

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (25 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the jobs to euro ratio of State investment through each of the State's enterprise development organisations. [4139/12]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (25 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if old age pensioners will be exempt from any proposed new charge for the use of televisions. [4263/12]

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: We did not get an answer to the question.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: Who will pay for the work supposed to be carried out on septic tanks? It is another charge on-----

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: The Minister did not say who would pay for any remedial works required. We are all in favour of having a proper water system. The Tánaiste must answer the question about those who cannot afford to pay for remedial works.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: The Tánaiste did not answer the question-----

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: -----about who would pay for the remedial works. Will it be the responsibility of-----

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: The Tánaiste has not answered it.

An Ghaeilge (31 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 72: To ask the an Aire Ealaíon; Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta céard iad na céimeanna sonracha a thógfar i mbliana chun an Straitéis Fiche Bliain a chur i bhfeidhm; agus céard iad na míreanna sa Straitéis nach bhfuil sé i gceist aige iad a fheidhmiú. [5187/12]

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

Martin Ferris: Yes.

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...

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

Martin Ferris: Does the Minister of State agree that this order can be used by companies to secure the sort of site injunctions which the European Court itself has ruled unlawful? Does it not also open opportunities for large corporations to close down sites through injunctions against smaller, weaker companies that would not find themselves in a position to defend themselves because of the costs involved?...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (31 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will detail visitor numbers for the cultural institutions for 2011; how he intends to maximise visitor numbers for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5202/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 Jan 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason an 85 year old person (details supplied) in County Limerick, who lives alone in a house which has no heating or running water and who has had a pacemaker fitted in the last few weeks was advised that they would have to wait 30 weeks for a decision on carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4914/12]