Results 241-260 of 865 for speaker:Anne Ferris

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Maritime Spatial Planning (19 Nov 2014)

Anne Ferris: 175. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the development of a marine spatial planning system including public consultation steps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44536/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (11 Nov 2014)

Anne Ferris: 572. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will publish the Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2014, to provide for the transfer of certain port companies to local authority control; if a timeframe has been set for the transfer of control of the port companies in question; if any decisions have been made on the nature of the subsequent relationship between the port companies and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (4 Nov 2014)

Anne Ferris: 1118. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on plans for widening the N11 southbound from the Fassaroe interchange; if this work will be given priority in view of the present severe capacity problems on the N11 both northbound and southbound at peak hours and the likely impact on future traffic volumes of new development in the Cherrywood Business...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Experience of Persons of Mixed Race in State Institutions: Mixed Race Irish (22 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: I thank the Chairman for his interjection. The Chairman mentioned the media and I do hope the media which cover the committee proceedings in Leinster House are picking up on this debate. The delegates are the voice now for so many people. There may not be that many people in their organisation, but there are other people out there. They are the voice for those people. I urge them to try...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Experience of Persons of Mixed Race in State Institutions: Mixed Race Irish (22 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Experience of Persons of Mixed Race in State Institutions: Mixed Race Irish (22 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: I do not know whether the delegation will know the answer to my query. This committee has been the first port of call in highlighting the issues. Where does the delegation go from here? What will it do next?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Experience of Persons of Mixed Race in State Institutions: Mixed Race Irish (22 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: That is a very good idea. The delegation raised a number of issues in its submission in regard to the CERD and different things that we could do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Experience of Persons of Mixed Race in State Institutions: Mixed Race Irish (22 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: Thank you, Evon. I know that you got upset. I get quite upset when I listen to these stories and can empathise with you. Believe me, you are three very strong women. I have my own issues about identity. At the same time, it never holds one back but makes one stronger and more determined. It is important to get this story out to address the injustice done. I know that the group has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Experience of Persons of Mixed Race in State Institutions: Mixed Race Irish (22 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: I welcome Ms Carole Brennan, Ms Evon Brennan and Ms Rosemary Adaser. I met them earlier in the summer when we had a good chat about the difficulties experienced by members of Mixed Race Irish. As an adopted person, I am acutely aware of the problems, traumas and identity issues experienced by people who were adopted. I have spoken to many people in my situation, as well as those who were...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Schemes (16 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on progress by his Department on a proposed mortgage insurance scheme for first-time buyers of new homes whereby a portion of the mortgage would be guaranteed by the State, in view of the recent proposals by the Central Bank of Ireland for more restrictive loan-to-value and loan-to-income limits for mortgage applicants; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Fund (8 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: 243. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the level of funds available to her through the Heritage Fund Act; the level of funds in the heritage fund; the amounts and benefactors of the fund in the past 24 months; her plans to develop the Fund, both in terms of its level and remit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38530/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (7 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: 285. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that will be put in place to ensure convicted killers and violent offenders, especially those considered likely to re-offend, serve their full prison sentence instead of being granted enhanced remission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37896/14]

Direct Provision for Asylum Seekers: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: There is a story we have all heard before. It is about a little blonde boy with no name, although in some stories he is referred to as Peter and in others he is called Hans. The little boy lived in The Netherlands where, as we know, the land is permanently under sea level and is spared flooding only by an elaborate series of dams or dykes. The little boy, we are told, was walking home from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: I thank the witnesses who returned again today. I also welcome Mr. Brett from the federation. I was one of the most vocal people to express concern that nobody from the lenders' group attended our meeting in June. It is quite well known that I do not have a lot of time for some of the banks due to the way they treat people with mortgage difficulties but that is another story.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: I will but I never fail to take the opportunity to comment on them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Anne Ferris: I am delighted Mr. Brett is here today. We have read his submission and are pleased he is completely on board with the idea of e-conveyancing. It is a win-win situation for everybody into the future. I wish him very well. The committee is here, as Mr. Dorgan has said, if anybody needs assistance. Perhaps the committee will examine the matter in a year's time and get an update on how...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Proposed Legislation (24 Sep 2014)

Anne Ferris: 123. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the programme ahead for the proposed legislation on adoption tracing and contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36010/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (24 Sep 2014)

Anne Ferris: 124. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the timeframe for the proposed commission of investigation into mother and baby homes, including the timing of the publication of draft terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36011/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Diaspora Centre Establishment (17 Sep 2014)

Anne Ferris: 1724. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position in regard to expressions of interest from potential partners to develop and operate a national diaspora centre; the reason the process has not progressed beyond a preliminary stage; if a timetable has been set for the completion of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34427/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Diaspora Centre Establishment (17 Sep 2014)

Anne Ferris: 1725. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport arising from the decision to seek expressions of interest from potential partners to develop and operate a national diaspora centre, if the promised committee to assess any recommendations made by Fáilte Ireland has yet been established; if he will elaborate on the chair and the membership of the committee; and if he will make a...