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Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (13 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the provision of information and communications technology in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5051/07]

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 12: In page 5, line 12, after "time" to insert the following: "and the Commission may include representatives of the relevant trade unions on both sides of the border and a representative of electricity consumers". The purpose of the amendment is to ensure union recognition and contribution as well as consumer contribution. That would be in the interests of the consumer...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 33: In page 9, between lines 46 and 47, to insert the following: "(f) having need to ensure that no further privatisation of electricity generation or supply takes place when the Single Market comes into effect.". I am trying to ensure the electricity supply is retained in public ownership rather than being privatised, thereby ceding control over the supply, pricing and so on.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I wish to share time with Deputies McHugh, James Breen, Connolly, Healy and Eamon Ryan. I welcome the Bill as an intelligent proposal to promote the use of biofuels. The Government has set ambitious targets for the use of such fuels as a component of vehicle fuels. However, there is little evidence that the work which needs to be done to achieve those targets is being carried out. Even the...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (14 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the representatives of the fishing industry who were consulted regarding the arrangements governing the carry over of catch in the north west and Celtic Sea herring fisheries. [5303/07]

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (14 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether management procedures for fishing days should be changed in order to facilitate safer fishing. [5302/07]

Written Answers — Stadium Projects: Stadium Projects (15 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether the GAA will be requested to extend the opening of Croke Park beyond 2007 in view of the delay to the development of Lansdowne Road. [5541/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of urgent public importance, namely, the growing jobs crisis in Tralee, which has an unemployment rate well above the State's average and has been worsened by the announcement of further job losses at Denny's factory. There is a need for further action to address this issue.

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the discussions she has had with the Health Service Executive regarding their refusal to negotiate with the Irish Pharmaceutical Union on fees for services; her views on the HSE's interpretation of the Competition Act 2002 in this regard; if she will encourage dialogue between the IPU and HSE to resolve this dispute; and if she will...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a company (details supplied) in County Kerry has employed a significant number of workers from other EU states without having advertised locally; and his views of this practice. [5993/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 546: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concern and disappointment of Kerry County Council that his Department has requested them to update the preliminary report in respect of the Castleisland sewerage scheme stage two, which was submitted in 2001, due to the fact that it will result in further delay to the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a person (details supplied) in County Carlow who was a contractor for 34 years to the Carlow sugar factory will be entitled to compensation from the moneys allocated for that purpose from the EU. [6677/07]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects that the technical inspection into the proposal for the amalgamation of the primary schools at Lixnaw, County Kerry will be carried out. [6676/07]

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: This Bill is too little and too late. However, it is no surprise that we are disappointed yet again by the Government when it comes to delivery of equity and the highest standards in our hard-pressed health services. I want to pay tribute to the frontline workers in the health services who must work against the odds because of the disastrous policies of this and previous Governments. I...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (22 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 28: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the findings of the Garda Public Attitudes Survey 2006 which found that public satisfaction has fallen in 80% of divisions, only 42% of those who reported crime to the Gardaí were satisfied with the response and in 10% of 999 calls no Garda car responded; and the steps he...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (22 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Privacy International and the American Civil Liberties Union have advocated the repeal of the agreement between the EU and US on passenger data transfers on the grounds that the recent disclosure of the automated targeting system being used by the US Department...

Departmental Files. (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Will the files from 1976 which were withheld and not released in January 2007 be considered for review in January 2008? Regarding the 1976 files relating to the Sallins mail train robbery and the subsequent framing of people for that raid, were any files withheld relating to the operation of the Garda heavy gang at the time? Regarding the inquiry into the Dublin-Monaghan bombings, did Mr....

Domestic Violence: Motion (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Women's Aid, the National Domestic Violence Intervention Agency and the Law Reform Commission have all called for legislative reform to address the restrictions caused by the residency requirements of the Domestic Violence Act 1996. The motion, which we urge all parties to support, calls on the Government to produce and schedule time for legislation to make the necessary reforms without...

Written Answers — Strategy on Homelessness: Strategy on Homelessness (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 124: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date on which he will convene a National Consultative Committee to guide the development of a new national homeless strategy; the length of time it will take for the committee to complete their work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7336/07]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 133: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the housing policy document Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities does not contain a provision regarding the construction of social housing units specifically by local authorities, in view of the fact that there are nearly 44,000 people on social housing waiting lists here; and if he will make...