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Forestry Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 62:In page 20, line 11, after “officers” to insert “competent in the area of forestry regulation”.

Forestry Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 66:In page 25, line 25, to delete “A person” and substitute “A person under whose direction the activities are being conducted”.

Forestry Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 69:In page 30, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following: “31. Provision shall be made for a review of the Forestry Act 1988 to redefine Coillte objectives and operations.”.

Forestry Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (17 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: I wish to be associated with Deputy Ó Cuív's comments. The Minister of State has handled this Bill so carefully, he is obviously heading for higher places.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (17 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: 67. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount that was spent refurbishing the community welfare offices at Edward Street, Tralee before Christmas 2013. [33238/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (17 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: 68. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of years the community welfare office in Edward Street, Tralee is open; and the amount it cost to move to these offices from Denny Street. [33239/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (17 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: 182. To ask the Minister for Finance if there is an obligation to ensure that mortgage companies who buy loans from regulated mortgage companies are in turn regulated. [32928/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Agencies Funding (17 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: 436. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount the Teagasc budget has been cut in the past four budgets. [32968/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: 3. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that those working commonage will not be disadvantaged if 50% of shareholders do not take up the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS. [35428/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: The question is to ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that those working commonage will not be disadvantaged if 50% of shareholders do not take up the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS, and those who work commonages and apply for the scheme will be successful.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: The Minister said that if a farmer puts his or her case to the commonage implementation committee, he or she may receive the relevant entitlements through that scheme. I understand that the level of take-up was less than 50% on the land, among active farmers and relating to commonage.

Other Questions: Beef Industry (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: 7. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he, along with the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development in the North, met representatives of the British multiples to address issues related to Irish beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35159/14]

Other Questions: Beef Industry (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: Much of this issue was addressed in the response to Deputy Ó Cuív's priority question. Will the Minister provide an update on his meetings with his counterpart in the North, the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms Michelle O'Neill, as well as the representatives of supermarkets? What was the outcome?

Other Questions: Beef Industry (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister for his reply. At what stage is the issue of an agreed label to meet the requirements of at least one player in the multiples sector? My understanding is that both the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development had agreed a label, with one of the multiples seeking a letter of comfort regarding...

Other Questions: Beef Industry (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: Has the Minister received any reply to his request for flexibility?

Other Questions: Beef Industry (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: Was it positive or negative?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: 23. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has considered the impact of the Russian Federation trade ban on agricultural products from the EU; if he has made representations on behalf of Irish farmers to ensure that European supports need to be put in place to compensate farmers and businesses impacted during the sanctions period and to cover long-term losses that will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Agreements (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: 28. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the implications for Irish agriculture of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership to be negotiated between the European Union and the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35160/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vote 30 - Update on Pre-Budget and Policy Issues: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister for his presentation. As Deputy Ó Cuív said, it is almost impossible to get into the actual specifics so I would like to focus on the prospects and the intentions that formed part of the Minister's presentation. The Minister referred to the opportunities regarding the implementation of the CAP and the CFP and regarding the main sectors, particularly milk,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vote 30 - Update on Pre-Budget and Policy Issues: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Ferris: It is evident that there is going to be a surge in the dairy sector. Within the farming community, the returns in dairy have been far more beneficial than in any other sector. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, mentioned that dairy in New Zealand has quadrupled, and that is true, but so has the number of farmers there whose property is practically owned by the banks. My fear is that the same...