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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Review of Food Harvest 2020 Strategy: Discussion (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: I thank the witnesses for the presentations. We are in uncharted waters from an agricultural economic perspective, and one of the most serious negotiation processes lies ahead, which could have significant long-term effects for the industry. The industry's importance to the Irish economy has become more evident in the past number of years, particularly when we have been in recession in a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Review of Food Harvest 2020 Strategy: Discussion (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: That would be welcome. There are significant problems with rates, particularly in several areas around the country where rates are extraordinarily high. There are consequences for local government. What is meant by "labour legislation"? Is the delegation referring to eliminating the minimum wage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Review of Food Harvest 2020 Strategy: Discussion (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: Okay. Will the witnesses deal with the other issues?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Programme (10 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will include a definition of good faith in the Protected Disclosures in the Public Interest Act; and if the legislation will be introduced before the year end. [43496/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (10 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a disadvantaged payment was issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [43541/12]

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: From where did the Tánaiste come?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Service Provision (11 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to add a channel showing Oireachtas proceedings as a Saorview channel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43726/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Service Provision (11 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of Irish homes that have yet to make the switch over to Saorview; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43728/12]

Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: The amount being cut from home care and home help services is relatively small relative to the overall scale of the cuts being implemented but they will have a significant impact across the country. Just as strategic public spending has a positive multiplier effect in terms of the overall economy, cuts have the opposite impact beyond the initial scale of the money involved. Not only will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code Issues (16 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she will present options for consideration, having regard, inter alia, to the results of the July 2012 actuarial review of the social insurance fund; and if the detail of these options will be made available to members of the Oireachtas well in advance of Budget 2013. [44566/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Gender Proofing of Policies (16 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the rationale underpinning her cuts targets breakdown of children and families €250 million to €400 million; persons of working age €350 million to €600 million and older persons €150 million to €300 million; and if she is concerned at the impact such cuts will have on children in view of their dependence not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (16 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons that receive single farm payments of €60,000 and above, €70,000 and above, €80,000 and above and €90,000 and above. [44683/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Review of Food Harvest 2020 Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Dairy Board and Bord Bia (16 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: I welcome Mr. Buckley and thank him for his presentation, in the course of which he mentioned managing market volatility. Will he elaborate further on that point? Is he referring to competition from emerging developing countries or is the issue wider than this? With the milk quota system due to come to an end in 2015, is he concerned about the free market determining the level of supply?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Review of Food Harvest 2020 Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Dairy Board and Bord Bia (16 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: I thank our guests for their presentation. It has been stated Irish food and drink companies increasingly recognise the value of strategic engagement with each other. Are such companies co-operating or collaborating with each other, particularly in the context of research and development? The successful delivery of Origin Green will help key players in the industry to strengthen each...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Review of Food Harvest 2020 Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Dairy Board and Bord Bia (16 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: I was very interest in Mr. Cotter's earlier remark that we are entering an era when cheap food will no longer be the norm. Does he base that on the fact that we are coming to the end of subsidies for what we are producing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Review of Food Harvest 2020 Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) with Irish Dairy Board and Bord Bia (16 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: There is a serious worry at present about the Common Agricultural Policy and the possible outcomes of that debate from a national as well as European perspective. The survival of the family farm goes beyond economics and is essential for the maintenance of the social fabric of our society. It is our job as legislators, whether in government or in opposition, to try to ensure we get the best...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (17 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details on his recent trip to meet the UN Assistant Secretary General in New York to discuss the current situation in Syria; if Ireland has been asked to carry out any specific tasks by the UN Assistant Secretary General to help elevate the humanitarian crisis in the region. [44813/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (17 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he supports proposals to stop making single farm payments to businesses. [45355/12]

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: Who is Minister X?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Point System (18 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the time-frame set down by the North South Ministerial Council to harmonise penalty points on a cross border basis. [45139/12]