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Veterinary Fees (6 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: I raise the issue of the obligation relating to compulsory testing - I am fully in favour of this because it is necessary - because in the case of influenza injections and so forth, people pay a standard price. Why is it not possible to charge a set amount in respect of each head of cattle? That would be the standard price and it would create much security for some farmers. These tests must...

Written Answers — Sale of State Assets: Sale of State Assets (6 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if any submission has been made regarding the McCarthy Report recommendations on Coillte. [23954/11]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (6 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will introduce policy and legislation governing welfare of race horses; when legislation will be introduced; if the legislation will bring Ireland in line with the race horse welfare provision of other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27915/11]

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (6 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will provide statistics for the full amount of trees, full amount of forests and the full amount of land that Coillte have sold to pension funds and banks since 1989. [28031/11]

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (6 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will provide the figures regarding the extent of forest harvesting in Ireland since 2007; and the way that is being balanced by planting, as per the sustainable yield promised by the strategic forestry plan. [28032/11]

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (6 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will provide a full list of forestry grant recipients since 2007. [28033/11]

Common Fisheries Policy (6 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the flexibility he has shown me today. I am encouraged by the Minister's statement that he is exerting pressure on the Commissioner and building alliances on the transfer of quotas, which is a major concern across coastal communities. The lack of quota is a serious problem. It is very annoying that fishing is becoming less and less viable for many Irish...

Veterinary Fees (6 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: Last year, the IFA estimated in 2009 the overall cost to farmers of medicines alone was €117 million. It also estimated that the cost of veterinary fees was approximately €2,000 per farm. It is disturbing that there is a variation in prices with regard to compulsory testing. The latter is supposed to benefit the State and all the people who live in it, as well as eradicating any type...

Leaders' Questions (6 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: Emigration is the reason for that.

Leaders' Questions (6 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: Of course the Tánaiste is like the-----

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (5 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is preparing any contingency plans to deal with the possibility of the State being unable to re-enter the financial markets at the end of 2013 and if so, if he will outline these plans. [27680/11]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (5 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the State can re-enter the financial markets in part during 2012 and in full by mid 2013. [27679/11]

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: With regard to selling strategic assets on foot of the demands from the IMF and legislation that is due to come before the House, the stated purpose of the forestry Bill is to support the development of the modern forestry sector-----

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: -----which enshrines the principles of sustainable forest management and protection of the environment. How in the name of God can the purpose of that Bill-----

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: This is a Bill that is due to come before the House.

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: The purpose of the Bill is being undermined by the intent to sell assets.

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: What about the purpose?

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: The purpose has changed.

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2011)

Martin Ferris: I am trying to get answers.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (29 Sep 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the sports capital programme will reopen; if he will provide information on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26498/11]