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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (2 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason funding for People with Disabilities in Ireland ceased at the end of 2011; the other avenues of funding that are available for local groups such as Kerry Network of People with Disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41424/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alternative Farm Enterprises (2 Oct 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are any grant schemes to assist the production of bio ethanol from grain. [42002/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (27 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Health the progress made, if any, regarding the proposed development of a primary care centre at Tralee, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41000/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (27 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Health the number of public nursing home beds closed to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40999/12]

Magdalene Laundries: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: One of the key issues to be addressed in regard to the Magdalene laundries is the role of the State, which encompasses not only its abdication of responsibility but also its role in covering up the mistreatment and injustice meted out to victims. All aspects of the State's role are set out in a comprehensive report prepared for the interdepartmental Oireachtas committee established to...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: My party welcomes the decision to call this referendum. My colleague, Deputy Ó Caoláin, was one of those who did tremendous work on the all-party committee on the proposed amendment and Deputy Adams is on record congratulating the Minister and everybody associated regarding the work that has been done on this proposed amendment. The fact that there is almost universal support for...

Topical Issue Debate: Missing Persons Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to speak. I raised this issue last week and he assured me I would have an opportunity to raise it in the Topical Issue debate. I appreciate being given that opportunity. I congratulate the Donegal team. It is seldom we have an opportunity to congratulate it here, but I suppose once every 20 years is not too bad.

Topical Issue Debate: Missing Persons Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: I wish we could say the same for the people of County Louth, but they have their own bone to pick with the Meath team. Earlier this year there was a tragic event off Glandore when five fishermen lost their lives. Michael Hayes was the skipper of the boat involved. The bodies of all five fishermen were found, which was a tremendous comfort to their families because at least their lost...

Topical Issue Debate: Missing Persons Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: I am a little confused because there appears to be no absolute commitment to continue with the testing procedures, including the more scientific testing procedures now available. It is necessary to do so. There is a contradiction because the information I have is that the Garda chief superintendent in Wexford applied for funding to carry out testing and was not given funding. The fact is...

Topical Issue Debate: Missing Persons Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to speak. I raised this issue last week and he assured me I would have an opportunity to raise it in the Topical Issue debate. I appreciate being given that opportunity. I congratulate the Donegal team. It is seldom we have an opportunity to congratulate it here, but I suppose once every 20 years is not too bad.

Topical Issue Debate: Missing Persons Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: I wish we could say the same for the people of County Louth, but they have their own bone to pick with the Meath team. Earlier this year there was a tragic event off Glandore when five fishermen lost their lives. Michael Hayes was the skipper of the boat involved. The bodies of all five fishermen were found, which was a tremendous comfort to their families because at least their lost...

Topical Issue Debate: Missing Persons Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: I am a little confused because there appears to be no absolute commitment to continue with the testing procedures, including the more scientific testing procedures now available. It is necessary to do so. There is a contradiction because the information I have is that the Garda chief superintendent in Wexford applied for funding to carry out testing and was not given funding. The fact is...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: My party welcomes the decision to call this referendum. My colleague, Deputy Ó Caoláin, was one of those who did tremendous work on the all-party committee on the proposed amendment and Deputy Adams is on record congratulating the Minister and everybody associated regarding the work that has been done on this proposed amendment. The fact that there is almost universal support for...

Magdalene Laundries: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: One of the key issues to be addressed in regard to the Magdalene laundries is the role of the State, which encompasses not only its abdication of responsibility but also its role in covering up the mistreatment and injustice meted out to victims. All aspects of the State's role are set out in a comprehensive report prepared for the interdepartmental Oireachtas committee established to...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Health Services Staff Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers employed within child services in the Health Service Executive broken down by HSE division; the number of whom who are on sabbatical leave; and the number of those replaced broken down by HSE division. [40717/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Court Procedures (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she will bring forward regulations to allow for the reporting of child welfare and protection proceedings. [40716/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Treatment Benefit Scheme Applications (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive a hearing aid. [40863/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Treatment Benefit Scheme Applications (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a hearing aid. [40865/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on domiciliary care allowance will be made in respect of a person (details supplied). [40866/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Expenditure (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the single farm payment that used to be paid to Greencore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40816/12]