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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Gender Proofing of Policies (16 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the rationale underpinning her cuts targets breakdown of children and families €250 million to €400 million; persons of working age €350 million to €600 million and older persons €150 million to €300 million; and if she is concerned at the impact such cuts will have on children in view of their dependence not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (16 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons that receive single farm payments of €60,000 and above, €70,000 and above, €80,000 and above and €90,000 and above. [44683/12]

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: From where did the Tánaiste come?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Service Provision (11 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to add a channel showing Oireachtas proceedings as a Saorview channel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43726/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Service Provision (11 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of Irish homes that have yet to make the switch over to Saorview; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43728/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Programme (10 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will include a definition of good faith in the Protected Disclosures in the Public Interest Act; and if the legislation will be introduced before the year end. [43496/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (10 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a disadvantaged payment was issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [43541/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Review of Food Harvest 2020 Strategy: Discussion (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: I thank the witnesses for the presentations. We are in uncharted waters from an agricultural economic perspective, and one of the most serious negotiation processes lies ahead, which could have significant long-term effects for the industry. The industry's importance to the Irish economy has become more evident in the past number of years, particularly when we have been in recession in a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Review of Food Harvest 2020 Strategy: Discussion (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: That would be welcome. There are significant problems with rates, particularly in several areas around the country where rates are extraordinarily high. There are consequences for local government. What is meant by "labour legislation"? Is the delegation referring to eliminating the minimum wage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Review of Food Harvest 2020 Strategy: Discussion (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: Okay. Will the witnesses deal with the other issues?

Agriculture: Motion [Private Members] (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: I welcome the motion and I wish to place on record the fact that Sinn Féin will be supporting it. I also wish to place on record the fact that Sinn Féin and I will be fully behind the Minister in his endeavours in respect of the CAP negotiations. We might have differences on particular issues but when it comes to obtaining the best possible deal for Ireland, the Minister will have...

Agriculture: Motion [Private Members] (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: The motion refers to the massive importance of the agricultural sector to the economy, the large numbers who are either directly or indirectly employed in it, and the many billions its contributes to the national income. In that context, I welcome today's announcement by Kerry Group that it is planning to build a technological innovation centre at Naas. This will lead to the creation of 900...

Agriculture: Motion [Private Members] (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: That is a position which my party is happy to support. Indeed, it is one we pioneered. Since I was elected to the House in 2002, Sinn Féin has consistently stated that the single farm payment should be capped. We have also called for the payment to be changed in order that the maximum limit would be set at €100,000. I would like to hear the opinions of the members of all other...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Issues (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider providing modern digital recording devices for use during State oral language exams to replace the cassette tape recorder that is currently in use. [43102/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will instruct his Department to survey primary and post-primary schools to identify the vacancies they had trouble filling in recent months; and his views on the opinion that in a number of subject teaching areas insufficient applicants existed to have a robust selection process. [43101/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Staff Issues (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will explain the role of the public interest directors in the AIB and in other financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43169/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Staff Issues (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Finance if the public interest directors in the banks provide him with regular reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43170/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if tenderers for school bus runs can have access to documents, evaluations, and other information used by evaluators in the assessment of tenders. [43172/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if tenderers for school bus runs have a right to know the basis on which tenders are accessed. [43173/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if tenderers for school bus runs can have access to evaluation reports on tenders. [43175/12]