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Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister of State and his officials. I am also grateful to Deputy Keaveney and members of other Opposition parties for the responsible manner in which they approached this debate. The cross-Border dimension of the legislation is of fundamental importance and marks the Bill as historic. I thank everyone associated with it.

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on whether Greencore are entitled to receive their share of the compensation fund related to the closure of the Irish sugar industry. [3734/07]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will provide an undertaking that the decision regarding the location to process gas found in the Dunquin and Spanish Point fields will not be left as a matter for the operator of these fields, but will adhere to a model for the exploitation of these resources which has community consent as its guiding...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the oil and natural gas from the Dunquin and Spanish Point prospects is to be refined and pressurised at sea; if it is to be piped to Mayo to be refined at the disputed Shell terminal site on the bog at Bellanaboy; and if a plan exists for the resources be piped to a location in Kerry to be refined onshore....

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his Department has given clearance to Pobal to pay its workers in line with the new minimum wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3785/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when, having already been informed that a school (details supplied) in County Kerry is included in the school building programme 2006-2010, construction of the new school will start; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3782/07]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current position regarding the proposed amalgamation of both primary schools in Lixnaw, County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3783/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 529: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action her Department will be taking regarding the recommendations that were contained in a recent report on schools in north Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3784/07]

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I move amendment No. 4: In page 6, line 8, after "area')." to insert the following: "All existing licences granted for specific Lough sites by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources will be recognised.". Before I begin, I should like also to be associated with the message of sympathy for the crew and skipper of the Pere Charles and also the Honeydew. I knew both...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I support Deputy Perry's amendment regarding the oyster fishery. The traditional right to fishing has existed there over the years and it would be an awful injustice if the fishermen's rights and entitlements were not protected in the future.

Company Closures. (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make a statement on the recent statement by the European Commission that Greencore is only entitled to full compensation on the basis it has fulfilled all its obligations to its former workers. [4169/07]

Company Closures. (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister for her reply. Is the Minister aware that a reply to a question by Mary Lou McDonald, MEP, to the European Commission two weeks ago stated that compensation for the closure of the sugar plants at Mallow and Carlow would only be paid once all the members and actions defined in the restructuring plan had been implemented by the undertaking and verified by the member state?...

Company Closures. (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister for her reply. The Minister is aware there was a disagreement between the union and Greencore with regard to the interpretation of the Labour Court decision. This was subsequently clarified by the Labour Court. However, because the clarification did not suit it, Greencore has effectively ignored it. Not alone that, the Minister is part of a Government that retains a...

Company Closures. (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Does the Minister intend to exercise the golden share with regard to the future of the property?

Company Closures. (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Is the Minister prepared to exercise her rights in that regard?

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (1 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will make a statement on the possible implications for the tourist sector of the new security requirements for credit card users in view of the fact that some countries do not have the same procedures and that this may prevent citizens of such States from using their credit cards while on holiday here. [3184/07]

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed). (1 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: Sinn Féin strongly supports the motion. In common with the experience of all other Deputies, there are numerous cases in my constituency that illustrate the problem people are having with services for cancer patients. All Deputies have met families affected in this regard. These families are under enormous pressure primarily because of the lack of proper facilities and care for their...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (1 Feb 2007)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the lack of services for children with autism in the Kerry area and the failure of the Government to provide the necessary resources to ensure that children who are diagnosed with this condition are provided with the necessary facilities, teaching assistance and home tuition to ensure they are given the best opportunity to...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures taken by his Department to encourage workers to join trade unions. [2617/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Ferris: Question 896: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person in receipt of disability allowance and who has a medical card is covered for root canal surgery by their card. [2488/07]