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Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a company (details supplied) in County Kerry has employed a significant number of workers from other EU states without having advertised locally; and his views of this practice. [5993/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 546: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concern and disappointment of Kerry County Council that his Department has requested them to update the preliminary report in respect of the Castleisland sewerage scheme stage two, which was submitted in 2001, due to the fact that it will result in further delay to the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (20 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of urgent public importance, namely, the growing jobs crisis in Tralee, which has an unemployment rate well above the State's average and has been worsened by the announcement of further job losses at Denny's factory. There is a need for further action to address this issue.

Written Answers — Stadium Projects: Stadium Projects (15 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether the GAA will be requested to extend the opening of Croke Park beyond 2007 in view of the delay to the development of Lansdowne Road. [5541/07]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (14 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the representatives of the fishing industry who were consulted regarding the arrangements governing the carry over of catch in the north west and Celtic Sea herring fisheries. [5303/07]

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (14 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether management procedures for fishing days should be changed in order to facilitate safer fishing. [5302/07]

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I wish to share time with Deputies McHugh, James Breen, Connolly, Healy and Eamon Ryan. I welcome the Bill as an intelligent proposal to promote the use of biofuels. The Government has set ambitious targets for the use of such fuels as a component of vehicle fuels. However, there is little evidence that the work which needs to be done to achieve those targets is being carried out. Even the...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 12: In page 5, line 12, after "time" to insert the following: "and the Commission may include representatives of the relevant trade unions on both sides of the border and a representative of electricity consumers". The purpose of the amendment is to ensure union recognition and contribution as well as consumer contribution. That would be in the interests of the consumer...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 33: In page 9, between lines 46 and 47, to insert the following: "(f) having need to ensure that no further privatisation of electricity generation or supply takes place when the Single Market comes into effect.". I am trying to ensure the electricity supply is retained in public ownership rather than being privatised, thereby ceding control over the supply, pricing and so on.

Written Answers — Bullying in Schools: Bullying in Schools (13 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the anti-bullying strategies being used by schools; if she is satisfied with their effectiveness; and if she will make a statement on new proposed initiatives to tackle bullying. [5052/07]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (13 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the provision of information and communications technology in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5051/07]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the views he has expressed to the US authorities arising from their recent military intervention in Somalia. [4335/07]

Written Answers — African Union Summit: African Union Summit (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department was represented at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4336/07]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans in progress for the land bank at both Tarbert and Ballylongford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4465/07]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are plans to open a small business park in Tarbert similar to those in Shanagolden, Listowel, and Tralee, that would encourage small business and employment to the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4466/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 265: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage the proposed new sewerage treatment plant at Tarbert is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4472/07]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that according to the Central Bank, in its Financial Stability Report 2006, personal indebtedness has reached record levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4052/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce increased restrictions on the use of specified tax reliefs by high income persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4051/07]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the situation regarding the carrying over of herring quota from week to week in the north west fishing area. [4212/07]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason it is not possible to carry over herring catch from week to week in the Celtic Sea in order to meet quota; and his views on allowing same for safety reasons. [4213/07]