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Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (1 Dec 2009)

John Perry: It has taken us many years to get to the point where legislation related to the nation's freshwater resources is being introduced by the Government. The primary focus of the proposed Bill is on the problem of structure in the sector. In my view, it is an integrated solution with emphasis on freshwater fish but completely misses the big picture. National freshwater resources have not...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2009)

John Perry: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this important Bill. Its purpose is to implement into Irish law the Hague convention on the Protection of Children and Inter-country Adoption 1993, to replace the Adoption Board with a new authority and to consolidate the Adoption Acts 1952-98 into a single Act. I have listened to the important points made by Deputy Upton, who correctly...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2009)

John Perry: I wish to share time with Deputy James Reilly.

Written Answers — Emissions Trading: Emissions Trading (25 Nov 2009)

John Perry: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to address the windfall profits being made by electricity generators on the back of charging consumers for the cost of carbon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43323/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Nov 2009)

John Perry: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a full medical card will be reinstated to a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42543/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Nov 2009)

John Perry: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a new national school project regarding a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; if he will give assurances that the necessary funding will be awarded for this project; if he will make contact with the board of management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42499/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (18 Nov 2009)

John Perry: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) will receive their full VAT reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42324/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Nov 2009)

John Perry: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be awarded payment under the children's clothing and footwear scheme 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42030/09]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (17 Nov 2009)

John Perry: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to assist mortgage holders who are paying fixed rate mortgages, who now wish to switch to variable or tracker mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41894/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Nov 2009)

John Perry: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be exempted from charges for inpatient services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41887/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (12 Nov 2009)

John Perry: Question 32: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the deficit in the FÁS pension fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40964/09]

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

John Perry: I am sure the loss of 250 jobs at the Stiefel plant in Sligo yesterday is close to the Tánaiste's heart. Can she tell the House whether due diligence took place before the company was sold three months ago? Stiefel has been the backbone of job creation in County Sligo since its operations commenced in 1975. It is apparent from information that has been supplied to me that it was bought by...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

John Perry: Given that the closure will take place over a four-year period——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

John Perry: I am entitled to know about the industrial development foundation Bill, which is being prepared by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. As the closure will take place over a four-year period, the Tánaiste has an opportunity to intervene in some way, for example by incentivising——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

John Perry: I have sought to raise this important issue on the Adjournment. I hope the Ceann Comhairle chooses it.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

John Perry: Can the Tánaiste deal with this matter?

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

John Perry: Will that happen today?

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

John Perry: Will the Tánaiste come to the House for such a debate? There is no point——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

John Perry: The Tánaiste wants to answer.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

John Perry: The Tánaiste needs to speak about the closure of a company that is based next door to her constituency.