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Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: I support the motion, which addresses an increasingly important part of the essential infrastructure of a modern society. While I accept it is the wish and will of every party in the House, it is regrettable that the Government found it necessary not to support the motion as it stands. There is no doubt that broadband connectivity is an essential element in economic success and not just in...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 40: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the expected impact on tax receipts of the slow down in job creation predicted for 2008. [7694/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the commitments to cut income tax contained in the Programme for Government are viable; and if he will make a statement outlining that it is not his intention to implement these proposed cuts in the foreseeable future. [7695/08]

Written Answers — Social Partnership: Social Partnership (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 90: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the participation of environmental groups in social partnership. [7907/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 492: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a copy of a fire safety audit which was commissioned by Bray Town Council on an estate (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if so, if remedial works are proposed to be carried out on foot of the recommendations contained in the audit; the estimated cost of such works; and if his...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 498: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement regarding the full implementation of the Aarhus Convention. [7903/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 499: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the legislation regarding unauthorised developments. [7904/08]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 500: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the fines imposed for environmental damage and liability. [7905/08]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 501: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the review and revision of the role of the Environmental Protection Agency. [7906/08]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (27 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the following urgent matter: the effective closure of orthodontic services in Kerry from last Friday, despite the crying need in the county for such services and the long waiting list of patients, which comprises over 1,000 children, of whom 400 are waiting more than three years, for treatment for serious problems that...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: I seek to share time with Deputy Higgins.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: After years of a fragmented grants system that has led to late payments and utterly confused students and after long-standing, justifiable criticism of the current student grants system, I welcome the belated publication of this Student Support Bill. It should be acknowledged, however, that a considerable number of students have dropped out due to the delay in its publication. Due to the...

Written Answers — Environmental Protection Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (27 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 45: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the review and revision of the role of the Environmental Protection Agency. [8027/08]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (28 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the following urgent matter: the decision to partly reverse the ban imposed on Brazilian beef imports in the absence of any independent verification that the farms in question comply with EU standards and the detrimental effect this will have on Irish producers required to comply with stringent regulations and on consumers...

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (28 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has made an assessment of the outcome for workers in the hotel sector and in the 16 other sectors covered by the joint labour committees of the High Court case taken by the Irish Hotels Federation challenging the fixing by the Labour Court of minimum wage levels for certain industries. [8254/08]

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (28 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there have been complaints made to consumer associations regarding the differential between the euro and sterling prices on goods sold here by British retail outlets; and if so, the number of same. [8253/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (4 Mar 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has considered making provisions for the ring-fencing of Garda numbers engaged in duties other than those of the Traffic Corps, for example drugs unit officers. [9005/08]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (4 Mar 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to address the problem of persons under 18 hassling adults to purchase alcohol for them outside off-licences; and the measures that will be contained in the up-coming Liquor Licensing Bill or otherwise to tackle the problem. [9004/08]

Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (5 Mar 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on her role in the critical impasse regarding community pharmacy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9288/08]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (5 Mar 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will classify myasthenia gravis as a long-term illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9287/08]