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Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: I welcome the Bill. It is a response to a gap in existing legislation and one that has been lobbied for by many people concerned with animal welfare over the years. I would like to believe that the little amount of lobbying on the current Bill reflects a general acceptance of what is proposed. One of the reasons for that was the wide-ranging public consultation which elicited submissions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Releases (19 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners currently participating in the community return programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39343/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Statistics (19 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of homophobic crimes recorded by the Garda Racial, Intercultural and Diversity Office each year since it was established; the number of these crimes which resulted in prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39342/12]

Other Questions: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (18 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the financial supports that will be put in place to assist households upgrading their septic tanks to meet the new standards. [39072/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (18 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the proportion of jobs in foreign direct investment outside of Dublin and Cork. [37149/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (18 Sep 2012)

Martin Ferris: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Coillte has already agreed to the sale or lease of a large proportion of its forestry assets; and, if so, if he will provide details. [39241/12]

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding plans to establish NewEra; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36895/12]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (19 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the LNG project at Shannon. [36896/12]

School Transport (19 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: I am glad the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, is present because, this time last year, he attended a meeting in the Listowel Arms Hotel hosted by the Minister, Deputy Deenihan. There were 500 or 600 people present that night and their anger as a consequence of the post-primary school transport system in the north Kerry area was evident. I can tell the Minister of State it is an awful lot...

School Transport (19 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: The Minister spoke about a feeder system but there is very little difference in the distance between Ardfert and Abbeydorney, for example, and Causeway Comprehensive School. It is almost impossible to get into some of the post-primary schools in Tralee yet there is ample room in Causeway. It is difficult to comprehend that in so far as people are being forced to go to a school that is...

Postal Services (19 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his views on the standard of service provided by An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36216/12]

Postal Services (19 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: I am certain all Members agree that An Post provides an excellent service, both in respect of the service it is compelled to provide and in respect of its social role in maintaining contact with people, particularly those who are more isolated from the general community. I am somewhat puzzled by the decision of the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, to take a case against An...

Postal Services (19 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: It is mind-boggling at a time when An Post is attempting to diversify and provide an even greater service, that ComReg effectively is attempting to impose a penalty on the company that certainly will not improve the services it provides. I do not believe I have heard of any Deputy ever having received a complaint about An Post in respect of next-day delivery. An Post provides a fantastic...

Written Answers — Múnla Nua Maoinithe: Múnla Nua Maoinithe (18 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 34: To ask the Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén próiseas atá ar intinn aige chun cuí-chóiriú a dhéanamh ar na heagrais bhunmhaoinithe faoi scáth Fhoras na Gaeilge. [35024/12]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on citizenship for a person (details supplied) [35717/12]

Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: As I said during my contribution to the debate on the Personal Insolvency Bill last week, we need to take into account the reasons people are resorting to moneylenders, whether of the licensed or illegal variety. In most cases, we are talking about people who have been refused credit from the banks and other high street lenders for mortgages, personal loans or, in some cases, business loans....

Written Answers — Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare: Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare (17 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has received any interim report from the Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare on her proposal announced and paused last December to cut disability allowance for young persons; and her plans, if any, to re-table this proposal. [34955/12]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (17 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the policy review of activation measures including specifically community employment and a date for the publication of the report. [34954/12]

Industrial Development (12 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the cost of each of the international offices of the Industrial Development Agency; and the number of jobs generated by each. [33874/12]

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (12 Jul 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which unemployment levels are reflected in budget allocations across enterprise agencies. [33873/12]