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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Recruitment (22 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: 164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when his Department will conclude an investigation into schools which are in breach of his Department's rules by hiring retired primary teachers as substitutes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2681/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (22 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: 550. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide the names of the two companies which he stated on 16 January 2013 were the sources of the contaminated product which found its way into burgers here, and whether either or both of those companies is owned in whole or in part by any of the Irish companies which imported the ingredients and processed the burgers...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Debt Restructuring (17 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the €3.1 billion bond to be redeemed with the Bank of Ireland in April 2013, specifically, when the bond will be redeemed and the way it will be treated for accounting purposes on the State's balance sheets [1794/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation (17 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Finance if additional staff are being allocated to the Revenue Commissioners to implement the proposed local property tax; and if not, his views on whether Revenue Commissionsers have sufficient personnel to deal with the new tax or if current staff are being redirected from other activities, such as auditing, to the property tax section. [1795/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Food Safety Authority Inspections (16 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: It is very important for the Minister to name the companies in the Netherlands and Spain and tell us whether any of them or any of the companies that distributed the product here were owned by Larry Goodman. It is also important for the Minister to outline sanctions for the companies involved if any underhand work has been carried out in respect of quite substantial damage to the industry in...

Topical Issue Debate: Food Safety Authority Inspections (16 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: The first thing this episode highlights is the need for a more comprehensive system of food traceability and labelling in the country. While it is to be welcomed that the contamination was detected by the FSAI and that an inquiry has been established there must be positive steps taken as a result. This is especially the case given that consumers are probably under the impression that they...

Topical Issue Debate: Northern Ireland Issues (16 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: It was a peaceful protest.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (16 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he supports the right of Gaza's fishermen to fish twenty nautical miles out at sea, as provided for in the Oslo accords; and if he will raise the restriction to six nautical miles currently being imposed on them by the Israeli navy with the Israeli authorities. [1679/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (16 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount that has been collected to date under the 0.6% pension levy; if the money is being ring-fenced for the purposes outlined on its introduction; and the number of jobs that have been created as a consequence. [57921/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information Requests (16 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure that Coillte becomes subject to freedom of information requests in line with his commitment to introducing greater transparency. [57985/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on a stamp 4 application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry. [58145/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (16 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of retired naval personnel currently employed by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58071/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (16 Jan 2013)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons employed by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority that are currently in receipt of a pension from the Department of Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58072/12]

Leaders' Questions (20 Dec 2012)

Martin Ferris: What about the Tánaiste's past?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (20 Dec 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of any new projects he expects to receive funding from the €56 million provided for tourism product development between 2013 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57266/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (19 Dec 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with medical card entitlements and the projected increase for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57020/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (19 Dec 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Health the way the additional €35 million allocated for mental health services in 2012 was spent; if any of this amount has been carried over into 2013 and the way in which this €35 million allocated for 2013 will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57021/12]

Topical Issues: State Forestry Sector (18 Dec 2012)

Martin Ferris: It is a retrograde step to sell Coillte lands or forestry to private investors. Inevitably, those investors will opt for the more lucrative side of Coillte's operations. The Minister is effectively giving away the goose that lays the golden egg. It is a mistake and the Government should reconsider it. The Government should exploit the resources, be they commercial timber or otherwise, for...

Topical Issues: State Forestry Sector (18 Dec 2012)

Martin Ferris: During the general election campaign, spokespeople from both Fine Gael and the Labour Party vehemently denied there would be any sale of Coillte forestry under their watch. That, however, is exactly what is happening. We are all aware of the latest statement regarding the privatisation by stealth of lands in Donegal. Since 2009, Coillte has sold off publicly owned lands worth €108...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Objectives and Activities in Promoting a Healthy Ireland: Discussion with Nutrition and Health Foundation (18 Dec 2012)

Martin Ferris: I thank Dr. Cullen for her informative presentation. Does the growing poverty trap mitigate against the foundation’s efforts to encourage healthy eating? Many people, particularly low income families, find healthy eating difficult. People will go for the cheapest food.