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Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: I accept that.

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: What about the fishing communities in Union Hall and Skibbereen?

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: What about fishermen in west Cork?

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: That is an indictment of this Parliament.

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: And resources.

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: What about fishing? As the Minister of State knows full well, we have——

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: It is a significant resource.

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: As peacekeepers.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 25: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the commitments to reduce the standard rate of income tax to 18% and the top rate of income tax to 40% 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. [15247/08]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (24 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 34: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the failure to address the fact that for the past five years economic growth was driven by domestic consumption rather than by exports is partly to blame for the current economic situation and that if steps had been taken to address this matter at an early stage the prospects for the Irish economy would be better...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (29 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, to discuss the scale of illegal fishing by non-Irish vessels in Irish waters which many Irish fishermen believe is being grossly under-reported due to the manner in which the fisheries protection service deploys its resources, and the fact that it is estimated that at least...

e-Government Services: Motion (29 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: The Government strategy to make public services more accessible through the use of modern technology is certainly laudable. However, as the motion points out, there have been notable failures in reaching the targets already set. Therefore, it would be desirable to have more accountability in implementing plans and to make the information more readily available. Undoubtedly, there have been...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost-cutting measures imposed by the Health Service Executive in the southern region since September 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16244/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (29 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will require the Health Service Executive to urgently address the acute staff shortage at Tralee General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16245/08]

Fisheries Protection (30 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority report gives the impression that the bulk of illegal fishing is being carried out by Irish boats. While I do not defend any such illegal activity, I am aware from experience that most of those involved in the fishing sector are of the opinion that most illegal fishing is carried by non-Irish vessels. I still await replies to a number of questions I...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (30 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the growing strength of the euro, which is projected by economists to reach above $1.60 in the months ahead, is having an impact on Ireland's trade links with the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16608/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of verbal warnings and written warnings issued by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority since 1 January 2008. [16909/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 Apr 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of vessels detained since 1 January 2008; and the origins of each vessel. [16910/08]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (1 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 195: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position the Government took on the reclassification of incineration as energy recovery at European Council level in decisions on the new proposed Waste Framework Directive. [17047/08]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (1 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 196: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position the Government will take on the reclassification of incineration as energy recovery at Council level in decisions on the new proposed Waste Framework Directive when it returns to Council. [17048/08]