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Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: There is no need for any member of Sinn Féin to reiterate that this party and the broader republican movement stand for ownership and control of our natural resources by the people of Ireland. We support the use of renewable energy. Clearly, there is great potential for the use of wind energy on this small island, with the broad Atlantic stretching out from our western seaboard. It is...

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: The Minister of State should go back and check it. It is all available. They went back on everything they said, no different to what the Minister of State's party is doing now with all its pre-election promises. The Minister, Deputy Rabbitte let the cat out of the bag when he said Deputies say things before elections that they do not live up to.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: I admire anybody with the principles to stand by what he or she says he or she will do, irrespective of whether his or her policies are totally different from mine.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: One day here the Minister of State quoted a now deceased member of her party from Limerick City. He left the Government on principle and the Minister of State said he inspired her.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: He gave up a Government position on principle. Although I disagreed with his view on the national question, he had principles.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: The fact that the Labour Party is standing by and supporting the privatisation of our energy production is a disgrace.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Overview of Land Use: EPA and Teagasc (8 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: I thank all the witnesses for their presentations. There is a lot of information in them. My head is spinning trying to figure out which question I want to ask. The factors that come across from all the contributions are education, efficiency, the joined-up approach by the various agencies and, in particular, working with farming organisations because that is where many of our problems...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (9 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: 48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a special needs assistant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [16864/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Eligibility (9 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: 162. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding increased home help hours and a wheelchair in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [16864/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (10 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: 26. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the action he has taken to protect the coast of Ireland against land erosion due to storm damage; and his plans regarding same in view of the fact that 250 acres were lost in the last storms. [13207/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (10 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: 184. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford, who has motor neurone disease and who is seeking information regarding the costs of home ventilation in order to prolong their life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17076/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board: Chairman Designate (10 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: I also congratulate Ms Reynolds on her appointment and wish her well in performing her future tasks. There has been one very contentious salmon farm licence application regarding its scale and size, as well as the dangers of escapes and the effects of lice on organic natural salmon. I would like to know more about the criteria used in the appeals process. Is it similar to the planning...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board: Chairman Designate (10 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: I have a supplementary question regarding oral hearings. Ms Reynolds says the board has no obligation to hold an oral hearing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board: Chairman Designate (10 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: That will be determined by the board.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (15 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: 323. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting since 4 March 2013 for a decision on the review on their application for jobseeker's allowance. [17404/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rural Social Scheme Administration (15 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: 365. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm the future of the rural social scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17930/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: 660. To ask the Minister for Health to detail when the Health Service Executive will allocate a motorised bicycle to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [17931/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (15 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: 705. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make emergency funding available for a section of the L-3018, local primary route from Coolcorcoran Cross and Inchycullane. [17933/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Losses Due to Recent Storms: Discussion (15 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: The presentations were stark. Many boats have had practically no fishing for 87 days and 4,500 people are dependent on them. An adequate compensation package to help people recover is lacking. It would take little to kick-start the industry again and it is not appropriate to put a package in place compelling people to borrow money to buy fishing gear when the vast majority of them cannot do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Losses Due to Recent Storms: Discussion (15 Apr 2014)

Martin Ferris: I agree with what the Chairman has said, but I believe we should go a little further. The current scheme is just for loss of gear. Some of these fishermen are without an income for 87 days.