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Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Martin Ferris: I wish to share my time with Deputy Gerry Adams when he arrives.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Martin Ferris: In the debate on my party's Private Members' motion last month it was claimed by several speakers from the three parties which support the treaty that it is necessary in order to introduce stability to the financial markets and to stabilise the eurozone. It might well have that result, although there is nothing currently to suggest it will, but it would be on the basis on a new dispensation...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (18 Apr 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 737: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the study commissioned by his Department in 2009 which recommended the laying of fibre optic cable between Monaghan, Cavan and Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, to enhance the provision of high speed telecommunications infrastructure in the border region. [18023/12]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (18 Apr 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 767: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the 20th anniversary of Ireland's first wind farm at Bellacorick, County Mayo falls later this year; if he will provide the names of those who served on the assessment team set up by his predecessor as well as the names of the independent outside experts in the...

Written Answers — Transportation of Animals: Transportation of Animals (18 Apr 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 1083: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the situation on Dursey Island, County Cork, where farmers are being prevented from transporting their cattle to and from the island on cable cars, a practice they used for 40 years, for what the county council describes as health and safety reasons and if, in his view, transporting...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Apr 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 1097: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will furnish the full list of forestry grant recipients since 2007 when he decided to no longer avail of EU forestry grants but instead use the public purse to pay 100% forestry premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18350/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 27: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on Bahrain's continued lack of political reform and ongoing repression of pro-democracy and human rights protesters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17229/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 37: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will call on the Moroccan Government to immediately repeal Article 475 in Morocco's penal code which allows a rapist to avoid prosecution and a long prison sentence by marrying his victim if she is a minor; and if he will also call for the passing of legislation in Morocco prohibiting violence against women....

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (28 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the specificity of Irish sports, for example the GAA being overwhelmingly only in existence in Ireland and its amateur nature, the guarantees he will give that Irish sport will not lose out to the EU-wide dimensions often insisted upon in EU programmes. [16562/12]

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (28 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will investigate the possibility of supplying fishermen with electronic devices which will assist in finding them alive should their vessels go down. [12919/12]

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: In its conclusion the report refers to the corrosive and destructive impact of corruption on society. Not only does it undermine the democratic process, but it has also damaging social effects. We can see that by considering some of the planning decisions that were made in Dublin where communities were housed not on the basis of proper planning for communities' needs but solely on the basis...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Health if he will take measures in 2012 to address the major deficit in orthodontic services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16278/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Health regarding the new critical care unit in the Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Limerick, when the unit will open and when it will begin functioning; the arrangements being put in place to ensure sufficient staffing and funding for the unit above and beyond the Health Service Executive regional plan for 2012; if additional non-critical beds will be...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (27 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 403: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount he estimates will be spent by local authorities on advertisements calling on persons to pay the household charge. [16499/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 606: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry cannot be referred to a hospital [16649/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Limerick has not received a medical card after applying for it five months ago; the reason no effort was made by the client registration unit after this Deputy wrote to them on 23 January to inform the applicant as to whether their application was lost or being dealt with; and the reason no one has...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 608: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Limerick has not received a medical card which was put on hold on 2 December 2011 when the Health Service Executive requested further documentation which was furnished; the reason no action was taken to inform the applicant as to whether their application was lost or being dealt with and the reason...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (22 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to develop a policy for children entering the care system who require high levels of support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15113/12]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for developing and improving a national child care service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15112/12]

Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Given that hundreds of thousands of people will not pay the unjust tax imposed on them through a household charge, what legislation will be brought forward to attempt to criminalise honest, decent people who have never done anything wrong in their life, to make them comply with this unjust and unfair tax?