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Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: The Government won the vote.

Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Service (21 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: There are days I come in here and listen to the bland answers drawn up by civil or public servants to camouflage what will happen, but after being out there today and being in constant contact with persons with intellectual disabilities, it is both disingenuous and wrong to read out the answer the Minister has read out. They have been told that a further €400,000 is to be cut from...

Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Service (21 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: This afternoon, elected representatives had a humbling experience when we met parents and friends of people with intellectual disabilities who were campaigning outside Leinster House. Michelle, Frances, James, Lawrence, Martina and Brendan are six of the 250 adults with intellectual disabilities in Kerry. At present they use the services of the Kerry Parents and Friends Association. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parliamentary Inquiries (21 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a brief comparison between the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2012 provisions and the provisions for parliamentary inquiries in other jurisdictions that his Department considered. [51557/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform (21 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has received outsourcing plans from Health, Education , Justice and Local Government; if he will provide the short-list developed by his Reform and Delivery Office of potential services to be prioritised for outsourcing broken down by Department or agency. [51558/12]

Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: As a father of six and a grandfather of 11, ten living, I am opposed to abortion on demand. I believe this to be the majority view in the country and I share the concern that whatever legislation is introduced should strictly limit the circumstances in which terminations can take place. In light of the 1992 judgment, the legislation would need to be restricted to circumstances in which a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submission: Discussion with Macra na Feirme (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: A long-term lease is just as beneficial to the farmer considering retiring as to the young farmer as it could provide him or her with an additional income from rent. Has Macra any concerns about how the ending of the milk quota system will affect prices? This could be damaging to people who have already invested in dairy production. Rural isolation and loneliness is a serious issue, which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submission: Discussion with Macra na Feirme (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: I thank the delegates for their presentation. They largely pushed an open door as far as many of us are concerned regarding the future of Irish farming and encouraging young people into the industry. It is quite frightening to realise that only 5% of farmers are under 35. The figure is similar to that pertaining to farmers over 80. This is alarming and we must determine how to deal with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta: Discussion with Chairman Designate (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: Mr. McKenna hopes to be in a position to indicate next week-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta: Discussion with Chairman Designate (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: It is my guess that the attraction of selling off the forestry will be based on the output of that process and the benefit to the potential investors or buyers. It is also my guess that a sizeable section of forestry will not be sold off because it is not considered as viable for potential investors. If Coillte is left with forestry that is of no great value and if a sizeable number of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta: Discussion with Chairman Designate (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: Go raibh maith agat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta: Discussion with Chairman Designate (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: I have two as well, so we can swap if necessary. I thank Mr. McKenna for his opening statement, which was short and to the point. I have concerns for Coillte going forward, particularly regarding the indications of a sell-off of part of the assets of the company. Has any definitive decision been made regarding the amount of assets that will be sold? A major concern is what happens to the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is still the case that Revenue will only ask for a medical certificate when assessing incapacitated child tax credit claims with a first claim when it is not obvious that the incapacity is of a serious and permanent nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51444/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is appropriate for Revenue to ask the parents of a Down's Syndrome child who are claiming incapacitated child tax credits to provide medical evidence that their child is incapacitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51445/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Promissory Notes (15 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Finance the date on which payments are due in 2013 to Irish Bank Resolution Corporation and Bank of Ireland arising from the Anglo Irish Bank promissory note schedule of payments of 2011 and 2013. [50515/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Promissory Notes (15 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the ongoing negotiations with the Troika on the resolution of the Anglo Irish Bank promissory note; if the technical paper that was to be agreed in February 2012 has yet to be agreed; if it has not been agreed, the date on which he thinks it will be completed; the reason for the delay and the obstacles that are preventing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (14 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Health the daily accommodation rate at the South Infirmary Hospital, County Cork; the way the cost is calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50315/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (14 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Health if patients that have paid PRSI are charged the Government in-patient levy when staying in hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50316/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (13 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to shorten the time period that it takes to implement decisions of Appeals Officers. [49851/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (13 Nov 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will develop a clear strategy to increase awareness of the employment supports available to persons with disabilities; and her plans for further steps regarding same. [49850/12]