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Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

John Perry: I support Deputy Broughan's amendment. The detention of ships is an important issue. Powers are being conferred on the authority, the inspectorate or whoever is policing this work. As the section is worded what is the definition of "suspects" and how is that assumption made? There has to be a certain caveat for suspecting that an offence has been committed. That the inspector must have an...

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

John Perry: I commend the Minister of State and his officials on their work on this Bill. The Minister has delegated responsibility for the marine to the Minister of State and he is doing a good job. Funding allocation from the Exchequer is required to implement change in the area of the marine. It is important that the provisions of this Bill are implemented and this will require the necessary funds. In...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

John Perry: I wish to share time with Deputy Timmins. I am delighted to speak on the Electoral (Amendment) Bill. As Deputy Devins said, it is a major issue of contention in Sligo and, in particular, Leitrim. The counties furthest from Dublin suffer because of their geographical location. The decision to divide Leitrim has been attributed to the independent commission and obviously one must take its view...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

John Perry: It is the only county to be completely divided in this review. Areas of some counties, such as Westmeath, will be transferred into other constituencies. This is another statistic that can be added to Leitrim's long history of neglect and disadvantage, which has been redressed in recent years. The level of development in north Leitrim has been significant. I believe Tesco is to open in...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Apr 2005)

John Perry: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance if work is proceeding on the proposals relating to the decentralisation of State agencies; and if further assessments have indicated that some of these proposals would be inappropriate. [13288/05]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (28 Apr 2005)

John Perry: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proposed changes to Irish diplomatic representation across the globe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13479/05]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (4 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will index link the early retirement pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13992/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to concerns expressed recently in the medical press by an obstetrician regarding the threat to private obstetrics here as a result of a reported withdrawal by the State of a cap on claims above €500,000; her views on whether the withdrawal of this cap will lead to the closure of private...

Written Answers — Clinical Indemnity Scheme: Clinical Indemnity Scheme (4 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of organisations which provide indemnity cover for medical consultants in private obstetrics practice here; her views on whether the high membership subscriptions being charged are attributable to the absence of competitive choice for consultants; the steps she is taking to address this matter in respect of...

Written Answers — Clinical Indemnity Scheme: Clinical Indemnity Scheme (4 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in relation to the special arrangements that were concluded by her Department in 2001 and 2002 for the continuation of obstetric services, the State has assessed the contingent liability involved arising from the assurances and guarantees provided by the State to consultants or the indemnity organisation involved; if...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an appointment for a person at University College Hospital, Galway, will be brought forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14052/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be called for an operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14055/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (4 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason up to 300 former employees of An Post have not yet received 7% pension entitlements under the Sustaining Progress agreement; the progress made on the conclusion of the negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13971/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (4 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 446 of 14 October 2003, if an application (details supplied) at the Land Registry office will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13972/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (4 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application (details supplied) with the Land Registry office will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14051/05]

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (5 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an angling charter commitment by the British Prime Minister will press the Irish Government to buy out drift net licences; if he will activate pressure both direct from Britain and through the EU; if his attention has further been drawn to a significant decline of...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a consultant-led palliative care team will be appointed for the North West Hospice, Sligo; the steps which have been taken to ensure that the facility is operating to its full capacity; when the appointments will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14983/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 162: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will introduce measures to allow for separate rooms for those who are dying in public wards in view of the recent survey by the Irish Hospice Foundation which shows the appalling conditions in which many people die in hospitals here, often in public wards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15249/05]

Written Answers — Price Controls: Price Controls (10 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will impose controls on the wholesale trade so that drink suppliers refrain from imposing price increases, at least into 2006, in view of pressures on the vintners trade in recent years and the consequent decline in their business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15280/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 May 2005)

John Perry: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if all outstanding payments will be issued for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14848/05]