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Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: Is the Tánaiste aware that Jane Norman Limited has effectively ceased trading and gone into pre-pack administration with Zolfo Cooper? It has kept concession shops running under administration and re-opened 20 solo shops-----

Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: I am coming to it.

Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: Is the Tánaiste aware the workers in this enterprise have not been paid since 15 May and have been told by Zolfo Cooper they will have to reclaim-----

Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: I am coming to the point if the Ceann Comhairle will allow me. They have been told by the administrators that they will have to reclaim redundancy from the Irish Government when they are eventually made redundant. These workers find themselves-----

Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: They cannot get social welfare-----

Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: -----and they are not being paid. They have been told over the telephone that they should pay themselves from the-----

Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: I am asking-----

Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: -----about the companies consolidation and reform Bill. Is there an intention to deal with this issue? The taxpayer is taking up the redundancy, lost pay and sick pay for the workers.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: I commend the Technical Group on putting forward this motion. I wish to acknowledge the role SNAs play in our society and the tremendous support they give to special children in order that they may enjoy an education. I also acknowledge the role they play in assisting teachers with pupils who receive SNA support at important times in their lives. The importance of SNAs for children with...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (13 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will provide details of the value of Coillte forestry under the European Union emissions trading scheme; and the value of any potential mining rights, fishing rights and hunting rights on Coillte owned lands. [20244/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (12 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has met with the Department of Justice and Equality regarding the introduction of legislation to enable the sharing of soft information; and if she will to provide a report on the progress of that legislation. [19881/11]

Written Answers — Missing Children: Missing Children (12 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she will establish the 116000 hotline for missing children in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19882/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the numbers of special needs assistants employed at each school in County Kerry for the school year beginning September 2010 in tabular form; the corresponding figure for each of the years 2007, 2008 and 2009; the expected figures for 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19641/11]

Written Answers — Education Funding: Education Funding (12 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount the Catholic Church contributes to the annual budget for Irish schools. [19857/11]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (12 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, to discuss the 10% increase in electricity prices being imposed by Bord Gáis, the application by the same company to increase its gas prices and the fact these increases will further exacerbate the difficulties which a large number of households are experiencing in meeting their...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (7 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding schools located in catchment areas that are commonly experiencing problems in relation to the rollout of broadband; the way this is impacting on teaching in these schools; the way he intends to resolve these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19147/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have a decision on their medical card application. [19013/11]

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: While today's protests and the anger of people in Roscommon have brought the issue to a head, there has been mounting evidence of a crisis in accident and emergency departments. The problems have persisted for many years and they will not be solved by subjecting health services to more cutbacks. Research published late last year found that only 13 of the 31 accident and emergency departments...

Tourism Promotion (6 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his views on the overlap and duplication of roles performed by Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland; his plans to address any inefficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18961/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (5 Jul 2011)

Martin Ferris: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a request for an extension will be assessed in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18347/11]