Results 961-980 of 5,550 for speaker:Martin Ferris

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if it is his intention to proceed with tax cuts proposed prior to the election and promised in the Programme for Government. [29624/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry currently being treated at the Mater Hospital can expect to be transferred to Dún Laoghaire rehabilitation clinic. [29846/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry currently being treated for a lung infection at KGH can expect to be transferred to CUH. [29847/07]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (20 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 546: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the timescale for the instrument of ratification of the Aarhus Convention to be submitted to Government and laid before Dáil Éireann. [29625/07]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (20 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 547: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the drilling of bore holes in the special area of conservation at Glengad, County Mayo by contractors working for Shell, without permission and in breach of environmental legislation. [29626/07]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (20 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 548: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the continuing and regular attempts by contractors employed by Shell to drill bore holes and carry out other work in the special areas of conservation which surround the Shell site at Bellanaboy Bridge in County Mayo on all sides; and his further views on whether this work is degrading to the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (21 Nov 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 impact that rising fuel costs are having on Irish fishermen and the need to introduce a subsidy scheme that will help to alleviate the pressure this is having on incomes at a time when fishermen are finding it increasingly difficult to cope with growing restrictions on...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (21 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on the provision of a cervical cancer vaccine in this State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29947/07]

Written Answers — Health Action Plan: Health Action Plan (21 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the OECD report on health in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29946/07]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (22 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that animal imports from Brazil comply with the principles established by the WTO and the international organisation governing animal health. [30337/07]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (22 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that Brazilian regulations governing beef production offer the equivalent level of guarantees and protections of human and animal health as those in force within the EU. [30339/07]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (22 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will make a statement on the recent report of the EU Food and Veterinary Office on Brazilian beef production. [30338/07]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (22 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action she will take, if the Food and Veterinary Office reports in the future that imports from Brazil or any third country, represent a heath risk for EU consumers. [30340/07]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (22 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when she expects the next Food and Veterinary Office report on Brazilian beef. [30341/07]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (22 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the Commission or the Cypriot Government have been able to identify the specific strain responsible for the foot and mouth outbreak in Cyprus. [30342/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the need to include people in receipt of fuel allowance in the greener homes scheme as a means of promoting greater energy efficiency and fuel conservation and to alleviate the problem of fuel poverty that affects so many of the most vulnerable in society.

Job Losses. (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: I have raised this issue to highlight the worsening situation in Tralee and the surrounding area with the loss of 44 jobs at the Denny plant. Just over a week ago the workers were told their jobs would be gone from 31 January 2008. It is not just those 44 jobs that will be lost. I am reliably informed that a further eight jobs in the office will follow. In addition, hauliers and part-time...

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of clinical psychologists available to schools in County Kerry. [30520/07]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide an undertaking to increase the number of clinical psychologists available to County Kerry schools. [30521/07]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children currently awaiting being seen by a clinical psychologist; and the average waiting time. [30523/07]