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Postal Services (19 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: I am certain all Members agree that An Post provides an excellent service, both in respect of the service it is compelled to provide and in respect of its social role in maintaining contact with people, particularly those who are more isolated from the general community. I am somewhat puzzled by the decision of the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, to take a case against An...

Postal Services (19 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: It is mind-boggling at a time when An Post is attempting to diversify and provide an even greater service, that ComReg effectively is attempting to impose a penalty on the company that certainly will not improve the services it provides. I do not believe I have heard of any Deputy ever having received a complaint about An Post in respect of next-day delivery. An Post provides a fantastic...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding plans to establish NewEra; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36895/12]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (19 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the LNG project at Shannon. [36896/12]

Other Questions: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (18 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the financial supports that will be put in place to assist households upgrading their septic tanks to meet the new standards. [39072/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (18 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the proportion of jobs in foreign direct investment outside of Dublin and Cork. [37149/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (18 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Coillte has already agreed to the sale or lease of a large proportion of its forestry assets; and, if so, if he will provide details. [39241/12]

Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: I will share some of my time with Deputy Colreavy.

Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: I welcome the Bill. It is a response to a gap in existing legislation and one that has been lobbied for by many people concerned with animal welfare over the years. I would like to believe that the little amount of lobbying on the current Bill reflects a general acceptance of what is proposed. One of the reasons for that was the wide-ranging public consultation which elicited submissions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Releases (19 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners currently participating in the community return programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39343/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Statistics (19 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of homophobic crimes recorded by the Garda Racial, Intercultural and Diversity Office each year since it was established; the number of these crimes which resulted in prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39342/12]

Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: A number of years ago, three fishing vessels perished off the south coast of Ireland, namely, the Maggie B, the Honey Dew II and the Père Charles. Nine fishermen lost their lives and their bodies were never discovered. I understand that two years ago, partial remains were found at Hook Head and Helvick Head. I also understand the testing available to determine whether those partial...

Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: One member of the Government already has been contacted about it but did not respond very favourably towards the family member in question.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: Can the Tánaiste give me a guarantee today that whatever is necessary to determine whether the skull and femur bones that were found can be traced will be done to alleviate the pain those families are suffering at present?

Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: I have had it down all week as a topical issue but it has been ignored.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: Can I get a response from the Tánaiste?

Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: It is a serious matter for the family members.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: Can the Ceann Comhairle establish how I will get an answer?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Genetically Modified Organisms (25 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the growing of experimental GM crops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40384/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Marine Accidents (25 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the investigation into the loss of the Pere Charles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40383/12]