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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of State Assets (15 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on his plans to sell off State assets under his control including the public stake in Aer Lingus. [22894/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (15 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 216. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extra costs incurred by the Gardaí in investigating the horsemeat crisis. [23279/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Authority Investigations (15 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 235. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the costs incurred by his Department in investigating the recent horsemeat scandal. [23278/13]

Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: For the past two days there have been 3,200 bales of hay in Cherbourg. Only 120 bales have come in. There is a serious crisis. I am aware that animals are dying of hunger.

Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: This is very pertinent because there is no other way I can raise this today. Animals are dying of hunger. Can anything be done to speed up the importation of fodder?

Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: Cattle are dying at the moment.

Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: There is a solidarity fund in Europe. Can the solidarity fund be accessed to help people who are in dire straits?

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: Last night we heard much profession of support and respect for the Good Friday Agreement. We heard how important it was and heard this Government is committed to ensuring its full implementation. That commitment is welcome but it must be backed up with action. This State is a co-signer and co-guarantor of the Agreement. It is amazing to think that this is the case and yet Ministers, in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Investment in Agriculture Conference (16 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 21. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details about what was discussed at the Investing in Agriculture for Nutrition event in Washington, that was co-hosted by Minister for Development and Trade, Joe Costello. [23220/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (16 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 47. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide further details on the three year Strategic Partnership Agreement that the Government recently signed with the UN World Food Programme. [23222/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Institutions Staff (16 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether it is appropriate and in the best interests of the Institute of Technology of Tralee, County Kerry in respect of a person (details supplied) to remain in their position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23486/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: I thank Mr. Moran and Mr. Boylan for their presentations. This is a wonderful project that will be hugely beneficial to the local and national economy. Mr. Malone made reference to the fact that unemployment in the Dundalk area is 25% above the national average, which equates to an unemployment rate of 17% or 18%.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Narrow Water Bridge: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: That rate is very high and underlines the necessity for this project to go ahead from an employment perspective. The amount of money required to complete the project is small. Have the witnesses been given any indications that the project will go ahead? It is important to stress that this committee is 100% behind this project. We will do everything in our power to influence the people who...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Liquidation (21 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 124. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that he will publish information on the special liquidation of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation that will show the unaudited book value of loans at IBRC at 6 February 2013; the par value and book value of loans refinanced at 100%; the par value and book value and independent valuation and disposal value of loans sold on the open market;...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion (Resumed) with Fresh Milk Producers (21 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. Producing liquid milk at a loss of 9 cent per litre cannot be sustained and something must be done to ensure the industry survives. It was said that the deployment of a code of practice adjudicator is very important but it is not enough, and that the producers' negotiating hand must be strengthened by striking a better balance between farmers...

Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: Has the Government any intention of extending and increasing the transport scheme for bringing fodder into the country? It is a serious issue. The shortage continues while cattle are deteriorating in many areas with some being put down. A subsidised scheme is badly needed in order to bring in adequate fodder.

Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: It is a serious issue of animal welfare under the Animal Welfare Bill.

Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: It is inadequate.

Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: It is totally inadequate.

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (22 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister for coming into the House and acknowledge the efforts being made in the current crisis. The three Deputies who have raised the issue today come from west of the River Shannon. That indicates how bad things are. I come from a farming background and have never seen such a drastic situation. When the weather broke last Tuesday and again at the weekend, it put things...