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Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: Like all of us in this House, I am certain that the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, each of his party colleagues and the Green Party Deputies have received dozens of e-mails and phone calls from members of the public services who are the subject of the legislation we are debating and which is required to facilitate the second pay cut inflicted on those workers this year. That the...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: The content of the budget delivered here on Wednesday has sent shock waves through those in the lower economic dependent sector of the State. The people affected drastically are those most in need. When one looks to a Government, no matter who is in Government, one looks for fairness, honesty and a sense of belonging. Significant trust is placed in those in positions of responsibility and...

Carbon Budget: Statements (11 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: The context of this debate is the Copenhagen Summit which is taking place this week. Climate change and, more fundamentally, adverse weather conditions are among the issues of immediate concern in Ireland in the light of the impact of the recent floods and concerns we are witnessing different and unusual patterns of rainfall that reflect global changes. Different agendas will be pushed in...

Carbon Budget: Statements (11 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: It is also fairer than any other system because the right to emissions is shared equally among the population. Although the cost of energy and other goods would rise, due to fossil fuel producers having to pay for permits, this would be offset by the money individuals would earn from the sale of their PAPs. For most people, this would be greater than the increased cost of the energy they...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: It is a novel way to reduce the dole queues.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: Those on the dole are being encouraged to leave the country. That is the Government's policy.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: Bring back section 31.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: Well done, Deputy Bannon.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: No member of our party has taken any money from developers.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) will receive their REP scheme four payment. [46144/09]

Social Partnership Negotiations. (9 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: I watched the events of last week and the Government did a good job of stage managing the collapse of the talks with public sector unions. Was the so-called revolt by Fianna Fáil backbench Deputies over the proposal for unpaid leave a real revolt? Did it not suit the Taoiseach? Did the Taoiseach support the unpaid leave proposal and, if so, what action did he take to persuade his...

Written Answers — Prescription Charges: Prescription Charges (8 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce prescription charges for holders of medical cards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45530/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she will take to ensure the maintenance of acute services at Kerry General Hospital, Tralee, County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45531/09]

Written Answers — Immigration Procedures: Immigration Procedures (8 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons of the United States that have been refused entry here to date in 2009. [45353/09]

Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (3 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Finance the monetary status of the National Pensions Reserve Fund; the expected impact of the National Asset Management Agency and other banking matters on this fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44904/09]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (3 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is conducting an equality and distribution assessment of his budget proposals for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44903/09]

Written Answers — Rent Reviews: Rent Reviews (3 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if section 132 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 dealing with the removal of the upward only restriction on rent reviews has been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45214/09]

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: This Bill would be welcomed were it to ensure that the process of granting foreshore licences and in dealing with dumping at sea is tightened up. As it stands, a number of issues have caused concern, particularly with regard to foreshore licenses. The case that immediately springs to mind is the controversy over the granting of the foreshore licence to the companies involved in the Corrib...

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 2a: In page 11, line 42, after "provided." to insert the following: "The Minister will also consult with representative community and business groups with an interest in the foreshore for which the application has been made.". This amendment is complementary to that tabled by Deputy Higgins in that it would ensure local interest groups are given a say in how enterprises...

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Martin Ferris: I do not want to go back over what I stated already. I will press this amendment in the interests of democracy and local accountability. As Deputy Michael D. Higgins stated, it is disgraceful that elected local representatives are excluded and the power given over to unelected bureaucrats or county managers, etc. It is a dangerous step to exclude local democracy.