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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Mar 2006)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the need to ensure that any future change affecting salmon drift net fishermen is carried out in consultation with those involved in the industry, that a non-compulsory buy-out provides adequate compensation and that adequate quota and fishing days are made available to those...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (30 Mar 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of navigational lights which are in place in Mulroy Bay; if more are to be installed; the cost incurred; if all funding has been spent; and the various Departments from which funding was granted. [12688/06]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (30 Mar 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of extra or new gardaí that have been deployed in the Tralee, Listowel and Castleisland divisions since 2002; and the comparative figures covering those years. [12604/06]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (4 Apr 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the protocol governing the participation of representatives of this State in ceremonies celebrating soldiers from other countries. [11815/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (4 Apr 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the historic opportunity to promote conflict resolution in the Basque country afforded by ETA's ceasefire, he will take steps at the EU level to bring about the removal of the Basque nationalist political party Batasuna from the EU's list of terrorist organisations. [13083/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Apr 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person who has been refused residency here and was subsequently deported, may visit here on holiday. [13174/06]

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Martin Ferris: At her party conference at the weekend the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, and her colleagues were fond of quoting figures to prove how beneficial they had been to the country over their years in Government. One set of statistics conspicuously absent from any of the self-congratulatory speeches was that found on the Irish Nurses Organisation's website showing...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Apr 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has received the report Small Hospital, Big Service published by the Nenagh Hospital Action Group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15484/06]

Written Answers — Commonage Division: Commonage Division (26 Apr 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if it is possible for a majority of landlords in a commonage area to agree to divide the land into individual plots. [15614/06]

Written Answers — Equality Issues: Equality Issues (27 Apr 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement detailing the content of discussions between an official in his Department and the Equality Authority referred to by him in reply to a parliamentary question from a Deputy of 9 March 2006; and the steps he intends to take on foot of this discussion to address the shortcomings in this State's...

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (27 Apr 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the recommendations of the St. Patrick's Institution business plan 2003 that have to be implemented; the reason they have not been implemented; and if he plans legislation, Government policy or budgetary changes in relation to this matter within the lifetime of this Dáil. [15679/06]

Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Sinn Féin supports the motion and its intent. While most people are aware of the concerns of the Rossport community in regard to the health and safety aspects of the Corrib project, few are aware of the wider issues surrounding mineral exploration. This motion addresses those issues and suggests solutions. They are broadly the same as those proposed by my party in the past and remain the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans regarding the privatisation of Dublin Bus routes; and when he intends to implement them. [16179/06]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether the recent ban on trucks in the second lane of motorways will result in a number of negative effects for road users here. [16180/06]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the timeframe for the commencement and completion of work on Woodquarter Pier, Cranford, County Donegal following the allocation of funding that was approved; and the exact work that will be undertaken. [16000/06]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department will conduct a survey on the effects which the national fare structure and other regulations being proposed will have on the taxi industry here. [16669/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 447: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person awaiting approval for residency in the State is automatically deported if they are convicted of a serious offence involving a custodial sentence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16349/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons who have applied for residency here and who have served prison sentences here for offences while their applications were being processed. [16350/06]

National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: When the Minister spoke on this Bill, he referred to the enormous pride that comes from sporting achievements at all levels. In particular, he mentioned the sense of belonging and identity that it engenders in communities. I can identify with this, because this year my club, Ardfert, won the all-Ireland junior club championship. Apart from the players and those otherwise connected to the...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: It is appropriate the Bill is being debated on the same day as a debate took place on how our oil and gas reserves are under the control of foreign multinationals. The Government is using two inadequate reports on the safety of the Corrib oil pipeline to justify the project and proceeding against the wishes of most people in the area. Alternative energy supplies became the focus of debate...