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Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: Question 156: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of additional cases for the repayment of illegal nursing home charges that have been taken against her Department or the HSE since the Supreme Court decision of 16 February 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20918/05]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received any communication regarding a review (details supplied) and the person who would participate from an Irish perspective in same; his views on whether such a review would put pressure on the Government to change its current policy towards drift-netting. [20586/05]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on a report presented by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea to a meeting of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation which demonstrates that Irish drift nets are intercepting 10% to 12% of salmon from rivers in Wales and southern England; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the provisions he has in place to deal with the African weed in Lough Corrib (details supplied); the provisions in place to stop this weed developing in other lakes and risking valuable fish life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20588/05]

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if ferry operators will be granted radio licences without sitting the necessary exams due to their level of experience, and if he will follow through on such plans; if it is still mandatory for all persons to sit the necessary exams prior to obtaining a radio licence; his plans to give out licences solely on...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will immediately cease all boat movement between Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle in order that bonamia disease will not spread into Lough Swilly and thus destroy a valuable natural resource in the Lough; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that if the disease enters Lough Swilly, it cannot be taken...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to initiate work on the pier at Lower Corobeg, Valentia Island; and if he will consider taking such plans on board in view of the danger of failing to do so. [20691/05]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to initiate work on a pier (details supplied); and if will he consider taking such plans on board in view of the danger of failing to do so. [21125/05]

Written Answers — Harbour Authorities: Harbour Authorities (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans regarding the current situation with respect to the harbour master in Killybegs; if a harbour master is currently in place; if the former harbour master will be reinstated full-time; if another harbour master will be brought in to Killybegs; his long-term plans regarding this situation; and if he will...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the level of funding available for small piers in Donegal, Mayo and Sligo; the number of applications currently with his Department for funding for small piers; the length of time these applications have been awaiting funding; the stages of assessment these applications have to progress through; the level of...

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: The provision for safeguarding leases in amendment No. 53 is important. It is a pity this cannot be done retrospectively because a number of such leases have been granted in the past. Is any law required to give the Minister of State powers to revoke leases that have been in place for 100 years? Properties have been leased at low rents and the lessees have subleased them for a profit. This...

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: The Minister of State has done good work in regard to this amendment. Harbours and ports represent important State asserts. As an island nation, they represent a huge resource that was built in previous decades. It is important to have legislation which ensures there is total transparency in regard to the sale of these State assets and that no quangos will be in control. Will decisions...

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: And his recommendation.

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: Did the Minister of State consider index-linking the fines which are set out in the Bill? Earlier fines were minimal. Will increases in the fines defined in amendments Nos. 49 and 50 be index-linked?

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: What type of company is defined in this amendment? Is it one which will be limited by guarantee or shareholding? Is a stipulation made as to the involvement of representatives of the State? Provision may be made already for this in the Bill.

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: I compliment Deputy Broughan on these important amendments. This Bill covers a large amount but its backbone is registration, licensing and wearing protective clothing. The inclusion of registration and the use of protective equipment would lead by example and would show respect for the operation and dangers involved. Given the level of risk and the number of accidents that occur in coastal...

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: I am happy to hear the Minister support the idea of a template and a code of operation for local authorities, particularly those in communities along the coastline. The Minister indicated that he would do the marketing of the Bill, so to speak. It is important that once the Bill is enacted it is actively promoted in local authorities and that there will be a level of responsibility on their...

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: A seven-day period is very restrictive. The Minister could consider an increase as a compromise.

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: This is a very important amendment. This was discussed on Committee Stage with regard to zero tolerance of alcohol. We cannot send out a clear enough message about alcohol and drugs. That is crucial. Deputy Broughan and I tabled amendments on this matter and we used the standard set by the Garda Síochána for someone driving a vehicle. We should have similar measures on the maximum levels of...

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

John Perry: I have just one comment, which follows from those of Deputy Broughan. I fully appreciate the Minister of State's work on this Bill, but it appears that we are now talking about territorial waters, licensing and aquaculture. The Minister has recently taken over as Minister of State with responsibility for the marine, and since his appointment he has performed very well. However, the difficulty...