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

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the following urgent matter: the effective closure of orthodontic services in Kerry from last Friday, despite the crying need in the county for such services and the long waiting list of patients, which comprises over 1,000 children, of whom 400 are waiting more than three years, for treatment for serious problems that...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 40: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the expected impact on tax receipts of the slow down in job creation predicted for 2008. [7694/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the commitments to cut income tax contained in the Programme for Government are viable; and if he will make a statement outlining that it is not his intention to implement these proposed cuts in the foreseeable future. [7695/08]

Written Answers — Social Partnership: Social Partnership (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 90: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the participation of environmental groups in social partnership. [7907/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 492: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a copy of a fire safety audit which was commissioned by Bray Town Council on an estate (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if so, if remedial works are proposed to be carried out on foot of the recommendations contained in the audit; the estimated cost of such works; and if his...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 498: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement regarding the full implementation of the Aarhus Convention. [7903/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 499: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the legislation regarding unauthorised developments. [7904/08]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 500: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the fines imposed for environmental damage and liability. [7905/08]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 501: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the review and revision of the role of the Environmental Protection Agency. [7906/08]

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: I support the motion, which addresses an increasingly important part of the essential infrastructure of a modern society. While I accept it is the wish and will of every party in the House, it is regrettable that the Government found it necessary not to support the motion as it stands. There is no doubt that broadband connectivity is an essential element in economic success and not just in...

Alternative Farm Enterprises. (21 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her views on whether changes need to be made to conditions governing the use of agricultural land in order to encourage the growing of energy crops. [35173/07]

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (20 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that EU Commissioner Stavros Dimas stated on 15 January 2008 that the Irish Government never sought a derogation on water charges for schools; if a derogation has since been requested; if not, the reason for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6766/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (20 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will establish a registry of qualified substitute teachers. [6767/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a statement regarding the approval to build a new school (details supplied) in County Limerick; and when the school may expect to be given the go ahead to build in view of the dilemma they find themselves in regarding the fact that their current accommodation will only be available for another 18 months. [6981/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the need to relocate a school (details supplied) in County Kerry to the adjacent vacant post primary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6982/08]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (20 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a statement on the proposed amalgamation of the primary schools in Lixnaw; if the long term projected staffing figure has been decided; and when the multi-annual school building and modernisation programme will be announced. [6983/08]

Agency Workers: Motion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: It is clear that those who warned about the consequences of the last enlargement of the European Union, as outlined in the Nice treaty with regard to what the promised "mobility of capital and labour" would mean, were correct. It means there are now fewer restrictions on employers in that they can either move their enterprise to another country or gain access to cheap labour from other EU...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: I wish to share time with Deputy Liz McManus.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Sinn Féin supports measures taken to encourage the use of vehicles with lower carbon dioxide emissions and has been calling for this for some time, long before the Government decided to act. Nonetheless, any steps in this direction are welcome. Encouraging people to use vehicles with lower emissions is obviously an important aspect of any strategy to reduce overall emission levels. It is...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)

Martin Ferris: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for patients requiring artificial limbs. [6193/08]