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Discretionary Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 May 2014)

Martin Ferris: It seems that nowadays I stand up here more often to talk to, and even plead with, Ministers about the distress I see in my constituency and the people who approach me for help. The single, clear message coming from this Government is that if one is in trouble, one is on one's own. If one's mother needs care, if one's child has special needs, if one has lost one's job, if one has an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (27 May 2014)

Martin Ferris: 655. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has been told by gardaí in Tralee that no record of an investigation exists of an incident that occurred on 25 February 2010 after which the person made a formal complaint and received an acknowledgement of same on 2 March 2010. [22352/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (27 May 2014)

Martin Ferris: 770. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Limerick who only has sight in one eye has been waiting since 23 May 2013 for an appointment to have a cataract removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22517/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 May 2014)

Martin Ferris: 774. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting since early March for a decision on their medical card [22533/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration (27 May 2014)

Martin Ferris: 968. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way a person using a commercial vehicle for private use, which is taxed as private, can avoid paying commercial rates when using toll bridges. [22333/14]

Local and Community Development Programmes: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: Once again, I find myself in this Chamber challenging the Fine Gael-Labour Party coalition on its lack of consultation and erosion of democracy. This time we are talking about local development companies and the privatisation of the community sector. The reputation of community development companies in the allocation and administration of Leader programmes is second to none. All of us who...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (5 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 109. To ask the Minister for Health when a motorised bicycle will be allocated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry [24029/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 110. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be referred to Cork University Hospital. [24030/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment Issues (10 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 398. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Clare County Council has been unable to locate a planning file (details supplied) relating to the Westpark estate development in Spanish Point, County Clare; that this development is the subject of a complaint to the Commission of the European Communities regarding failure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (10 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 596. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the provision of funding for improvement works to local tertiary and cul-de-sac roads in the south and west Kerry electoral area. [24794/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture and Fisheries Councils and Report on Promoting Sustainable Rural Coastal and Island Communities: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (10 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: All of us share concerns about the abolition of the milk quota and the effect this will have if it does not work out to plan for people who have made large investments in preparation for it, such as expansion or intensification of production. The Minister's presentation makes clear the divisions between the big powers, with Britain, France, Spain and Sweden on one side and Germany on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture and Fisheries Councils and Report on Promoting Sustainable Rural Coastal and Island Communities: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (10 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: Is it fair to state the concerns regarding supply control are determined by the market value of the produce? Many people are concerned that an increase in production will mean the price will drop. At present milk prices are very good at 38 cent or 39 cent a litre, but just over a year ago the price was 23 cent or 24 cent a litre. Huge investment has been made on the island with regard to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture and Fisheries Councils and Report on Promoting Sustainable Rural Coastal and Island Communities: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (10 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: I have a question on beef. Many farmers and those involved in the industry argue that there is a cartel in the beef sector. Do they have access to the cattle database?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture and Fisheries Councils and Report on Promoting Sustainable Rural Coastal and Island Communities: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (10 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: Did they have access in the past?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture and Fisheries Councils and Report on Promoting Sustainable Rural Coastal and Island Communities: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (10 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: Was it reported to the Minister that it was the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture and Fisheries Councils and Report on Promoting Sustainable Rural Coastal and Island Communities: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (10 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: I welcome the fact that the Minister has taken on board many of the recommendations. This is a positive aspect of the debate between the joint committee and the Minister and his officials. The Minister stated he will increase the pot limit from 50 to 200 for boats of less than 12 m. in length and from 100 to 250 for boats of more than 12 m. in length. What is the expiry date for the scheme?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture and Fisheries Councils and Report on Promoting Sustainable Rural Coastal and Island Communities: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (10 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: Will the same conditions apply? Must an applicant produce receipts?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture and Fisheries Councils and Report on Promoting Sustainable Rural Coastal and Island Communities: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (10 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: That is the problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture and Fisheries Councils and Report on Promoting Sustainable Rural Coastal and Island Communities: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (10 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: When we met representatives of the fishermen in question they indicated that the problem they faced was that they do not have receipts to show they purchased the pots. While they lost their pots, they do not have receipts for them. One man from west Cork lost more than 300 pots and his entire business as a consequence. Is an alternative available? For example, would proof that they had...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture and Fisheries Councils and Report on Promoting Sustainable Rural Coastal and Island Communities: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (10 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: Is there a cut-off date?