Results 2,601-2,620 of 5,550 for speaker:Martin Ferris

Public Service Contracts (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: In the light of this how can Balfour Beatty be deemed to be in compliance when it is not in compliance with paragraph 3.9 of the Department of Finance's guidelines which reads: "Candidates or tenderers who have been convicted of involvement in organised crime, fraud, corruption or money laundering must be excluded from performing a public [service]"? How can Balfour Beatty be deemed to be in...

Public Service Contracts (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: I refer to the criminal conviction guidelines of the Department of Finance which provide that if somebody has been convicted of fraud, that person is precluded from participating in a public contract. It is clear that Balfour Beatty was fined £2.25 million sterling in 2008 after it had been charged by the British Serious Fraud Squad and found guilty of false accounting, yet it has now been...

Public Service Contracts (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: I raised that issue also.

Hydraulic Fracturing (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: The Minister has said the EPA is carrying out a study and is using the study of the University of Aberdeen as part of it. Have there been consultations with the EPA's counterpart in the Six Counties, given that the fracking project will straddle the Border? Have there been consultations with the EPA's equivalent in France on the reasoning behind the ban imposed on fracking by the French...

Offshore Exploration (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the proposed LNG project. [13109/12]

Offshore Exploration (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: As the Minister will be aware, this issue has been ongoing for more than 18 months. I do not know how many times I have tabled it as a Topical Issue Debate matter or raised it on the Order of Business. This is the second time I have raised it with him at Priority Question Time. He is also well aware of expectations in north Kerry which has been devastated by unemployment. The value of the...

Offshore Exploration (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: I attended a meeting last Thursday morning which included a briefing session that involved the regulator. In answer to a question from the floor from one of the groups supporting the Shannon LNG project about who was responsible for policy, the regulator said he was. I assume policy is determined by elected representatives, not the regulator. Is it possible in the short term to facilitate...

Offshore Exploration (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: I still cannot understand why a person with the Minister's authority cannot convene a meeting of all the stakeholders around the table which is the only way he will resolve this issue. Making submissions is a delaying tactic that will push out the boat all the time. It is within the Minister's remit to convene such a meeting. If it happened, it would clear the muddy waters and people would...

Offshore Exploration (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Are the promoters in compliance with the policy direction of the regulator?

Offshore Exploration (7 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: The Minister does not sound certain.

Turbary Rights: Motion (6 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: I commend Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and all others associated with tabling this motion tonight. This motion reflects the genuine and continued commitment of rural Deputies to addressing issues affecting rural Ireland. I support this motion and the proposals made by the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association, TCCA, in regard to the accommodation of turbary rights with the need to protect...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (6 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of times that the Oireachtas consultation group on commemorative matters has met in the past 12 months; when it is due to meet next; the progress it has made, in conjunction with other relevant parties, preparing for upcoming commemorative events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12487/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding Horse Sport Ireland received in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 in respect of the Irish draught horse. [12598/12]

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (6 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he will provide the names of the studbooks maintained by Horse Sport Ireland. [12599/12]

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (6 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of stud books maintained by Horse Sport Ireland. [12600/12]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (6 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 450: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the disparity between the price paid to fishermen for their catch and the price charged to consumers (details supplied). [12593/12]

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (6 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the 100% forestry grants will still be paid to new buyers of Coillte forestry. [12645/12]

Straitéis 20 Bliain (6 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 81: To ask the Aire Ealaíon; Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cé mhéad uair a bhí cruinniú den Chomhchoiste Idir-Rannach ar Dhul chun Chinn na Straitéise Fiche Bliain don Ghaeilge ann in 2012. [12566/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [11911/12]

Leaders' Questions (1 Mar 2012)

Martin Ferris: The Tánaiste should do something about it.