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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (24 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 331. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department is considering an alternative energy supply for the north Kerry area outside of the LNG project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26635/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (24 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 332. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has entered negotiations with Shannon LNG and the energy regulator regarding advancing the LNG project in north Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26636/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Trading Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 420. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will name the persons who are to carry out the independent milk verification process with regard to the milk quota re-allocation from dairy farms (details supplied). [27138/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Trading Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 421. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of litres of milk involved in the re-allocation from dairy farms (details supplied); and the total monetary fine imposed by the EU because of this re-allocation. [27139/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Trading Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 422. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the report of the independent milk verification process will be sent to the Office of the Chief State Solicitor for consideration. [27140/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Trading Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 423. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that there is a transparent electronic and paper trail available regarding milk quota re-allocation and if his Department's special investigation unit milk quota team has identified any other milk quota irregularities in its detailed audit of a company (details supplied) or any other milk suppliers since the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Trading Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 424. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are food safety and milk traceability issues involved in milk quota re-allocations; his views on the implications this would have for the reputation of Irish milk as a pure, green quality brand across the island of Ireland; and his plans to resolve this problem. [27142/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (24 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 605. To ask the Minister for Health when funding for the nursing home support scheme will be made available in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [27112/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 606. To ask the Minister for Health the way his Department and the Health Service Executive will provide funding to clear the waiting list for bariatric surgery in Loughlinstown weight management clinic. [27113/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 607. To ask the Minister for Health when he will ensure that the waiting list for bariatric surgery is reduced to one year. [27114/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (26 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a report on the previously agreed Adare bypass in County Limerick; if the project is feasible as previously agreed with all consultations, soil samples, route agreed and funding secured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27616/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in the North-South Co-operation: Discussion with Centre for Cross Border Studies (26 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: I thank Ms Taillon for her presentation here this morning. It has been informative, and in many instances, challenging, particularly for public representatives. What is striking is something we have always known - the effects of the recession on Border regions. In particular, unemployment has soared in those areas. In her report, Ms Taillon mentions higher than average unemployment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (1 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: 367. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the requirements that must be fulfilled in order to draw down payment under the common agricultural policy on these two areas, farmland afforested prior to 2009; and farmland afforested in 2009 or after. [28497/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (1 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: 368. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farmland afforested prior to 2009 is not eligible for consideration as part of the calculation of a farmer's direct payments and his/her basic payment in particular; the other sources of European Union funding available with regard to this afforested land. [28498/14]

Mental Health Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: It is a very good statement that the entire House is united here tonight in support of this comprehensive and constructive motion. It is also an indication of the commitment and diligence of my party's health spokesman, Deputy Ó Caoláin, and his staff to campaigning for the provision of a proper mental health service in this country. It is plain to see that we need to improve our...

Topical Issue Debate: Fisheries Protection (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: On 28 June, for the second time in a month, the same fishing vessel was arrested and brought in by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA. As the Minister knows probably better than I, Kilmore Quay is a small fishing village whose entire vibrancy and economy are built around the small fishing sector. Whether it is the number of people employed, both onshore and offshore, or the...

Topical Issue Debate: Fisheries Protection (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister for his answer. As someone who was involved in the industry, I know the difficulties fishermen endure on a daily basis and the risks they take. I also know how difficult it is to be heavily in debt and trying to meet payments, by they to BIM or any other financial company. I am also very much aware of the responsibility that boat owners have to their crew and...

Topical Issue Debate: Fisheries Protection (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: He said they were breaking the rules. One would assume they were criminals. They are people out in the ocean fishing to make a living who have many obligations to live up to. It is not always possible to do so due to the weather or because they are unable to get their logs in on time. They could be minor misdemeanours. What I find impossible to understand is that there is a requirement...

Topical Issue Debate: Fisheries Protection (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: I do not accept that. There is no evidence against them. Go further south and one will found EU vessels that are probably never inspected.

Topical Issue Debate: Fisheries Protection (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: It happens off my coast.