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Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (22 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: The Minister claimed it is not possible to access the EU Solidarity Fund. Can he revisit that, as it is my understanding that the fund was previously used to assist Austrian farmers who faced a fodder crisis ten years ago? The weather broke at the end of May last year and has not settled since. This is the problem farmers are facing. Unless they can get some sort of silage harvest this...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Registered Employment Agreements (22 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 53. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he has taken to ensure that low paid workers under the JLC and REA's scheme continue to be fully protected and their income safeguarded. [24465/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (22 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 219. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of the two million euro allocated to addressing the fodder crises that has been utilised. [24502/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Passports (22 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 224. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to change the regulations and methods of registering horses in the aftermath of the horsemeat crisis. [24571/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (22 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 230. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason single farm payment and REP scheme entitlements for a person (details supplied) were cut by 5% because they were unable to cut rushes due to weather conditions in February 2013 and therefore failed inspection. [24688/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (23 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 91. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the continued practice by social welfare staff to refuse family payments based on the habitual residency clause is compatible with EU law;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24860/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Rights Issues (23 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 101. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will state the EU's definition of as migrant worker. [25014/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (28 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on findings of the National Council for Special Education report, Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs in Schools, which highlighted concerns at the length of time many parents have to wait for a diagnosis to assess their child's individual needs and learning capacity; and the way his Department plan to address this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (28 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on concerns expressed by the Irish National Teachers Organisation that have said that the implementation of recommendations, including changes in the allocation of resources, that are proposed in the National Council for Special Education report, Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs in Schools, would dismantle two...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety Issues (28 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 529. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the accident on the N21 at Garryduff Cross, Newcastle West, County Limerick, on 12 September 2010 in which three people lost their lives; if he is satisfied that a full investigation was carried out; and his further views on whether it was acceptable that there were delays of up to ten days in interviewing the driver and three...

Other Questions: Jobs Initiative Inquiry (29 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 8. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) Dublin 12 has not been allowed rejoin the jobs initiative, as others have done; and if she will instruct FÁS to reinstate her to the position she held prior to June 2012. [25731/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (29 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 56. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will run a public information campaign to highlight to landlords, whose tenants are in receipt of rent supplement, that it is illegal to demand an under the counter and or undeclared top-up payment. [25730/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (30 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: 33. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of money his Department has allocated for the Commemoration Programme in 2013; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the projects and events the money will be spent on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26099/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Exploring Education and Overcoming Social Disconnection: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (30 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister for his presentation. First, following on from what Pat Doherty stated regarding recognition of A levels from the North, I do not accept that is a contributing factor explaining he low entrance rate from the North in third level here. I think the rate is 0.5% or 0.6%. It is a mitigating factor in building a harmonious and all-island aspect to our education policies. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Student Access to Higher Education: Discussion (30 May 2013)

Martin Ferris: Other counties might benefit if they had sent their budding managers to the IT in Tralee just as Donegal has benefited from Mr. Jim McGuinness.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (11 Jun 2013)

Martin Ferris: While the Government parties may congratulate themselves on the numbers who have paid the property tax or household tax, to date, they must also surely be concerned at the remaining high number of people who have not paid the tax. Despite the fact the State has the power to deduct the money from people's bank accounts, wages and other payments, over 10% of householders have still not filed...

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (11 Jun 2013)

Martin Ferris: We keep our word.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Postcode System Establishment (11 Jun 2013)

Martin Ferris: 69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there has been any update in the possible introduction of postcodes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26710/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (11 Jun 2013)

Martin Ferris: 299. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a special needs assistant to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick. [27570/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (11 Jun 2013)

Martin Ferris: 420. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [26903/13]