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[i]Roads Bill 2007 [/i][[i]Seanad[/i]][b]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages.[/b] (4 Jul 2007)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 9: In page 7, lines 5 and 6, to delete all words from and including "or" in line 5 down to and including "both" in line 6. The amendment refers to subsection (11) which reads: "A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding €5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both". This applies to a...

[i]Roads Bill 2007 [/i][[i]Seanad[/i]][b]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages.[/b] (4 Jul 2007)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 12: In page 10, line 38, to delete "may" and substitute "shall".

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (4 Jul 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will introduce a robust programme to eradicate adult literacy problems in the workplace; and the specific target dates for the incremental eradication of these literacy problems. [18803/07]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (4 Jul 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to provide alternative employment for vulnerable workers in the construction sector when this sector takes a downturn in the coming years. [18804/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (5 Jul 2007)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the House under Standing Order 32 to discuss the use of the Criminal Justice Act on those involved in the fishing industry, which has resulted in searches of boats and houses in Dingle, Castletownbere, Galway and Killybegs without fishery officers being present and is a consequence of the Fisheries Bill 2006 which criminalises those involved in the fishing sector;...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (26 Sep 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the details of legislation he plans to introduce in the next Dáil year; and the dates of same. [20694/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Schemes: Social Welfare Schemes (26 Sep 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to make the warmer homes schemes piloted by Waterford local authorities a permanent initiative throughout the State; the date on which he plans to initiate this scheme; and when a decision will be made. [20693/07]

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Martin Ferris: The disastrous circumstances concerning Aer Lingus have arisen because of Fianna Fáil's decision to privatise our former national airline. The blame lies solely at the Government's door and its motion is of scant consolation to those in the mid-west who will be affected by the loss of employment, damage to tourism and a lack of access to Heathrow, one of the world's most important transport...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (27 Sep 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the additional funding he is considering making available to allow for the introduction of new services and the expansion of existing services to address the drugs crisis and in particular the cocaine emergency in view of the tour of the local drugs task force areas conducted over the summer 2007. [21095/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Sep 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his view, in the interests of promoting renewable energy sources, of allowing companies based in Northern Ireland to benefit from the mineral oil tax. [21316/07]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (2 Oct 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the recent measures that have been taken to reduce class sizes here. [21478/07]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (2 Oct 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will introduce the long promised Student Support Bill. [21477/07]

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Martin Ferris: Crime is a growing concern in all parts of the country and my county is no exception. While the crime that makes the headlines concerns large-scale drug seizures and murders that are often carried out by gangs involved in the drugs trade, many people are more concerned by petty crime and anti-social behaviour, much of which is fuelled by drug and alcohol abuse. Although people may argue...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Oct 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the application for residency by a person (details supplied) has been successful. [22018/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32. (9 Oct 2007)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, to discuss the issue of the cutbacks in the hours paid to carers by the HSE and the negative effect this is having on elderly people who are dependent on this form of assistance, and the need to make the funding available to restore the hours and ensure that a proper service is provided.

Fire Services: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Labour Party for facilitating me in contributing to this debate. In supporting this motion, I begin by adding to the tributes paid to the Bray firemen, Brian Murray and Mark O'Shaughnessy. On behalf of my party colleagues in the Oireachtas and of the organisation throughout the island, we offer our deepest sympathy to their families. Their deaths remind us that fire fighting is...

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (9 Oct 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the secure digital radio communications system which has been piloted and promised will be rolled out for all Gardaí. [22512/07]

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (9 Oct 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received correspondence in relation to a person (details supplied); and the reason they were denied repatriation. [22511/07]

Written Answers — Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (9 Oct 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will appoint a new board to constitute the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22302/07]

Written Answers — Corrib Gas Field: Corrib Gas Field (9 Oct 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 536: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the pipeline and refinery scheme (details supplied) projected for the area of Kilcommon, Erris, County Mayo has his full backing. [22583/07]