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Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 4: In page 6, line 8, after "area')." to insert the following: "All existing licences granted for specific Lough sites by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources will be recognised.". Before I begin, I should like also to be associated with the message of sympathy for the crew and skipper of the Pere Charles and also the Honeydew. I knew both...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I support Deputy Perry's amendment regarding the oyster fishery. The traditional right to fishing has existed there over the years and it would be an awful injustice if the fishermen's rights and entitlements were not protected in the future.

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister of State and his officials. I am also grateful to Deputy Keaveney and members of other Opposition parties for the responsible manner in which they approached this debate. The cross-Border dimension of the legislation is of fundamental importance and marks the Bill as historic. I thank everyone associated with it.

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on whether Greencore are entitled to receive their share of the compensation fund related to the closure of the Irish sugar industry. [3734/07]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will provide an undertaking that the decision regarding the location to process gas found in the Dunquin and Spanish Point fields will not be left as a matter for the operator of these fields, but will adhere to a model for the exploitation of these resources which has community consent as its guiding...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the oil and natural gas from the Dunquin and Spanish Point prospects is to be refined and pressurised at sea; if it is to be piped to Mayo to be refined at the disputed Shell terminal site on the bog at Bellanaboy; and if a plan exists for the resources be piped to a location in Kerry to be refined onshore....

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his Department has given clearance to Pobal to pay its workers in line with the new minimum wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3785/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when, having already been informed that a school (details supplied) in County Kerry is included in the school building programme 2006-2010, construction of the new school will start; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3782/07]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current position regarding the proposed amalgamation of both primary schools in Lixnaw, County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3783/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 529: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action her Department will be taking regarding the recommendations that were contained in a recent report on schools in north Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3784/07]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that according to the Central Bank, in its Financial Stability Report 2006, personal indebtedness has reached record levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4052/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce increased restrictions on the use of specified tax reliefs by high income persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4051/07]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the situation regarding the carrying over of herring quota from week to week in the north west fishing area. [4212/07]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason it is not possible to carry over herring catch from week to week in the Celtic Sea in order to meet quota; and his views on allowing same for safety reasons. [4213/07]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the views he has expressed to the US authorities arising from their recent military intervention in Somalia. [4335/07]

Written Answers — African Union Summit: African Union Summit (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department was represented at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4336/07]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans in progress for the land bank at both Tarbert and Ballylongford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4465/07]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are plans to open a small business park in Tarbert similar to those in Shanagolden, Listowel, and Tralee, that would encourage small business and employment to the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4466/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 265: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage the proposed new sewerage treatment plant at Tarbert is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4472/07]

Written Answers — Bullying in Schools: Bullying in Schools (13 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the anti-bullying strategies being used by schools; if she is satisfied with their effectiveness; and if she will make a statement on new proposed initiatives to tackle bullying. [5052/07]