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Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (27 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Despite Government commitments to reduce class sizes, more than a quarter of all pupils in primary schools are still in classes where the number of pupils exceeds 30. That accounts for more than 100,000 children. This State has the second largest class size at primary level in the EU. The corresponding figure for Kerry in 2007 was 21%. When one compares this economy, which has enjoyed...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (27 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss the damaging effect of rising fuel costs, which have doubled in recent months, on Irish fishermen who are finding it extremely difficult to make a living, especially in the circumstances of the ongoing quota and other restrictions which are placing a massive burden on fishermen operating out of Irish ports, and the need...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he will allow a school (details supplied) in County Donegal to proceed to the next stage which is the tender stage for the necessary extension to the school; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the first application for the new school was made 11 years ago and that many obstacles have been put in the board of...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 279: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the list of playgrounds in County Kerry awarded grants in 2007 is available. [20500/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (21 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of money that has been spent on public transport projects in Counties Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim, respectively, under Transport 21 since its launch. [20196/08]

Written Answers — Group Water Schemes: Group Water Schemes (21 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the Ballynoneen, Asdee, County Kerry group water scheme will commence. [20195/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (20 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has received a request from a school (details supplied) in County Kerry for extra accommodation at its existing rented premises for the school year starting September 2008 as its current premises is unsuitable to meet its needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19263/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (14 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her Department engaged in a process of consultation before proposing the upcoming lone parents Bill; and if so, the persons with whom it consulted. [18572/08]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (14 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if there are plans to withdraw funds from the social insurance fund to pay for rising unemployment costs; and if so, the amount that will need to be withdrawn. [18573/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if funding will be made available to ensure a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive the necessary support. [18783/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if funding will be made available to an organisation (details supplied) in County Kerry in order that they can provide support for people in need of support. [18784/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of the residency application from a person (details supplied). [18726/08]

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (14 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the need to extend for another year the farm waste management scheme which is due to finish in December 2008 due to the fact that many of the on-farm works will not be completed in that period and the important role which the scheme has played in protecting the general...

Written Answers — Marine Accident Investigations: Marine Accident Investigations (13 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that all appropriate investigative procedures were followed by the relevant authorities after the drowning of persons (details supplied) on 14 March 2008. [18560/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of money under Transport 21 that has been spent in Donegal on public transport projects since its launch. [18524/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Schemes: Fisheries Schemes (13 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of the Foyle fishermen who applied for compensation under the salmon hardship scheme who have received their payments to date; and the number awaiting payment. [18546/08]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (13 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has been informed of positive results from the drilling for oil and gas which has commenced off the coast of Donegal. [18522/08]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (8 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress regarding the reopening of the western rail corridor. [17427/08]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (8 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will formally commit to a plan to develop a rail line from Sligo to the city of Derry, creating an all-Ireland rail loop. [17426/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 May 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will fill the vacant psychologist position at the Brothers of Charity, Kerry. [17578/08]