Results 2,421-2,440 of 5,550 for speaker:Martin Ferris
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: The Minister should talk to his own party members.
- Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (27 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on some of the questions in the Higher Level Leaving Certificate Math's Paper that were criticised for using very complex terminology that was unduly complicated and indecipherable, particularly for students with dyslexia. [30985/12]
- Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (27 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will agree to initiate an investigation to ascertain if it would be to a student's benefit to re-instate alternative choices in future Higher Maths exam papers and the overall examination process. [30984/12]
- Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: In recent weeks the committee on communications, energy and natural resources published an all-party report on which there was unanimous agreement by all members. That report is being debated in the Seanad today. Are there any provisions to put that before the House to allow every Deputy the opportunity to debate it?
- Written Answers — Health Service Executive: Health Service Executive (26 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: Question 595: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 215 of 26 April 2012, when an answer will be forthcoming from the Health Service Executive [31012/12]
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: I support this motion as it raises important points regarding the manner in which the cultural heritage sector is coming under pressure from the cuts that are being imposed. It will be argued by some that museums and other cultural infrastructure are in some way luxuries that we cannot afford to support to the same extent during an economic downturn. Some would even argue that they perhaps...
- Exploration Licences (26 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: -----was communication and discussion with host communities and the benefits of having this. We can compare that to what happened in Glengad and Rossport and so forth. We gave a copy of the report to those people because they also contributed, coming all the way from Ballinaboy. They read the report and were impressed by the fact that there is provision for consultation and for having a...
- Radio Spectrum (26 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether there should be a universal service obligation imposed on mobile phone service providers. [30797/12]
- Radio Spectrum (26 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister for his reply. As he is aware, there is no designated universal service obligation provider for the mobile telephone sector at present. However, Eircom is the designated provider for landlines. I understand ComReg is currently deciding whether to renew it. I raise the issue because I fear that if ComReg does not impose a universal social obligation on mobile telephone...
- Radio Spectrum (26 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: I have a supplementary question on a slightly different matter. I have been in touch with the Minister's office and ComReg regarding Meteor's refusal to release an individual from a mobile telephone contract even though it has been proven that it cannot provide her with a service. ComReg has indicated that it powerless to do anything about the matter. Can anything be done for people who...
- Renewable Energy (26 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the future of wind farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30935/12]
- Renewable Energy (26 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister for his reply. I welcome that the Government has set ambitious targets for electricity generation from wind sources. We are in a privileged position in terms of the huge potential for wind, wave and tidal energy off our west coast. As the Minister will be aware, Scotland is one the leaders in terms of wind energy. It has set itself the target of not alone achieving...
- Renewable Energy (26 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: My point on larger wind farms is primarily from an infrastructural point of view, as I believe it makes sense because it would be far more economical. It would also be easier with regard to the planning process and having them an acceptable distance from local communities and houses. I would be very supportive of us moving to meet our targets from wind energy and other natural types of...
- Exploration Licences (26 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: I was a member of the committee that drew up the report. The concept behind it was to look at where we are and at the difficulties we have had and to try to address them. We believed the best way of going about that was to look at where there were significant successes. Obviously, Norway was, and is, a great success. We made the effort to meet the Norwegian ambassador and a representative...
- Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: They are not given a choice.
- Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (20 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to an increase in the number of strip searches taking place in Belmullet Garda Station, County Mayo since the rape tape incident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29762/12]
- Written Answers — Better Energy Homes Scheme: Better Energy Homes Scheme (20 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of persons who have been refused the better energy home scheme grant because they were late in submitting their paper work. [29971/12]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (20 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding home help refusal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry [30009/12]
- Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: One of the main responses from the Government side to people who oppose the household charge is that â¬100 is a relatively small amount of money. It is, of course, relative.
- Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)
Martin Ferris: For some households, â¬100 is a significant sum of money as it is for people who find themselves in a situation where they are already struggling. In the current climate, that is one of the main reasons to oppose the charge politically and for householders to refuse to pay the charge. How can the Minister of State justify Bono paying â¬100 and somebody on â¬20,000 or â¬18,000 per year...