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Regional Fisheries Board (Postponement of Elections) Order 2007: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Martin Ferris: I thank Deputy McManus and the Labour Party for allocating me this time. I wish to discuss the decision taken by the Cabinet just over a year ago to proceed with the compulsory buying out of drift net salmon fishermen. Not only did this go against many Government TDs and Senators but it also went against the recommendations of the Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (28 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the meaning of his statement that Ireland will continue to adopt a constructive role in discussions on the stalled EU Directive on Temporary Agency Workers; and if he plans to press ahead with domestic legislation on the issue of agency workers. [31094/07]

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (28 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the number of people on the live register for the month of October 2007 was up by almost 9,000; and if a comprehensive study has been undertaken to ascertain the sectors those job losses have stemmed from. [31098/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an application for a new school (details supplied) in County Kerry has been processed; and if not, when it will be processed; if funding will be made available for a new school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31397/07]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the long term staffing figure for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry has been determined by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31398/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the residency application of a person (details supplied). [31399/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (28 Nov 2007)

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 for any proposed reform of the Seanad to proceed directly to a system of representation of all citizens in place of any retention of a franchise that is restricted to a minority of the population; and that this be based on selection through representative sectoral and...

Job Losses. (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: I have raised this issue to highlight the worsening situation in Tralee and the surrounding area with the loss of 44 jobs at the Denny plant. Just over a week ago the workers were told their jobs would be gone from 31 January 2008. It is not just those 44 jobs that will be lost. I am reliably informed that a further eight jobs in the office will follow. In addition, hauliers and part-time...

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of clinical psychologists available to schools in County Kerry. [30520/07]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide an undertaking to increase the number of clinical psychologists available to County Kerry schools. [30521/07]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children currently awaiting being seen by a clinical psychologist; and the average waiting time. [30523/07]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received a report from the school inspector at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry regarding the need to acquire lands to expand the school to cater for the growth that has taken place in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30570/07]

Written Answers — Fire Tragedy Investigations: Fire Tragedy Investigations (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 646: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the terms of reference for an inquiry into the Bray fire tragedy. [30942/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 662: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department's response to the proposed refurbishment of Markievicz House, Dublin 2 and the proposed redevelopment of Conway Court, Macken Street, Dublin 2; and if he will ensure that funds will be made available within 2008 to carry out the agreed proposals. [31085/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (27 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the need to include people in receipt of fuel allowance in the greener homes scheme as a means of promoting greater energy efficiency and fuel conservation and to alleviate the problem of fuel poverty that affects so many of the most vulnerable in society.

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (22 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that animal imports from Brazil comply with the principles established by the WTO and the international organisation governing animal health. [30337/07]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (22 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that Brazilian regulations governing beef production offer the equivalent level of guarantees and protections of human and animal health as those in force within the EU. [30339/07]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (22 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will make a statement on the recent report of the EU Food and Veterinary Office on Brazilian beef production. [30338/07]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (22 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action she will take, if the Food and Veterinary Office reports in the future that imports from Brazil or any third country, represent a heath risk for EU consumers. [30340/07]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (22 Nov 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when she expects the next Food and Veterinary Office report on Brazilian beef. [30341/07]