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Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: This Bill aims to put in place a statutory overview of health and safety on oil and gas exploration projects, including the Corrib pipeline in Mayo. It would be naive to divorce the legislation from its overall context - the broader issues surrounding the bringing on shore of gas from the Corrib field. During this long running controversy, serious questions have been asked about the manner...

Requests to move Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Under Standing Order 32, I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil to discuss the current strike at the Green Isle factory in Naas where workers last week began a hunger strike to highlight the refusal by the company to abide by a Labour Court order regarding workers made redundant and to ensure the company does not proceed with any attempt to sack TEEU members involved in the action.

Community Service Programmes. (18 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if cuts in the allocation from Pobal to community groups will be reversed. [8244/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for funding by a school (details supplied) in County Kerry. [8213/10]

Confidence in Minister for Defence: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Will the Minister-----

Written Answers — Haiti Earthquake: Haiti Earthquake (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the ongoing support, both financially and in terms of resources and personnel, he will make available to help rebuild Haiti's shattered infrastructure and economy after the devastating earthquake. [7242/10]

Written Answers — Rapid Response Corps: Rapid Response Corps (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will put in place a plan to co-ordinate a non-military quick response group to ensure civilian resources such as nurses, doctors, fireman and policemen to be mobilised and transported quickly from Ireland to disaster zones anywhere in the world. [7241/10]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the cuts in wages and other funding to a centre (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reversed to enable the centre to continue its community projects. [7693/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a job seekers allowance claimant, aged 21 years, who was on back to work allowance for ten months ending December 2009 and on jobseeker's prior to that is entitled to the full rate of pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7762/10]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 531: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be released to Kerry County Council to provide a new sewerage treatment plant in Lixnaw, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7981/10]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 532: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be released to Kerry County Council to provide a new sewerage treatment plant in Ardfert, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7982/10]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will continue to fund the construction of a breakwater at a location (details supplied). [7830/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of delayed discharge patients in hospitals at the end of 2009 as compared to the end of 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6751/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (11 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will release a copy of the original letter sent to a person (details supplied) outlining their permission to stay here. [7393/10]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: The Bill is a further development of legislation that was introduced by Fianna Fáil in the 1940s at a time when there were similar pressures from employers to undermine wages and conditions. It is significant that such legislation, which reflected Fianna Fáil's then close relationship with the trade union movement and its support among workers, reversed what had been a period of sustained...

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: What about the cost of living?

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (10 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he will take regarding the proposals by Bus Éireann to make up the 250 workers redundant and alter or discontinue up to 100 routes across the country. [6487/10]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (10 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Transport the alternative methods of transport that will be made available to those affected by the latest cuts to Bus Éireann routes across the country. [6488/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (9 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will reverse the €32,000 cut in provision to a community centre (details supplied) in County Kerry. [6240/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (9 Feb 2010)

Martin Ferris: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) has been successful in their appeal. [6668/10]