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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (3 Oct 2006)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise the situation at the site of the proposed gas refinery at Bellanaboy, the fact that the Garda has been used to enforce a clearly unpopular development among the people of north County Mayo that has no benefit to either the local community or the national economy and the need for the Government to order the Shell-led...

Written Answers — Driving Instructors: Driving Instructors (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have had discussions with the Road Safety Authority regarding the regulation of driving instructors; and the timescale he envisages for their regulation. [29878/06]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Transport if progress has been made on resolving the driving test backlog. [29879/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the figures for biodiesel production in Ireland since 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30179/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in view of the 68 per cent increase in biodiesel production in the EU since 2004 if this State is lagging seriously behind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30180/06]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food to make a statement on EU Commissioner Fischer's statement on the likelihood of milk quotas being eliminated after 2013. [30177/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the discussions she has had with the Health Service Executive and others in relation to the future of Roscommon County Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29607/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 880: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the proportion of the state's electricity consumption that is currently being provided by renewable sources, and if he believes that the target of 13.2% by 2010 will be met. [29616/06]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 882: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the proportion of electricity consumption which will be supplied from renewable sources in 2006; and if the target of 13.2% by 2010 will be met. [29765/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 884: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether the forecast in Rural Ireland 2025 that 30% of our electricity demand could be supplied from renewable marine sources is viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29767/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 1206: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food to introduce a grant to encourage the growth of Short Rotation Coppice, as an energy crop, on set-aside land; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29660/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 1196: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if farmers are permitted to grow energy crops on set-aside land. [29380/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 1197: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if any research is currently being conducted in relation to the potential for the use of forestry based biomass in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29610/06]

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 1214: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on whether the current concept of rural development in EU terms and as applied to EU programmes is too restrictive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29764/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 1511: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if construction companies are currently complying with the requirements of the building energy rating, due to come into effect in January 2007. [29267/06]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 1553: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount by which Ireland will exceed the EU target on greenhouse gas emissions in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29796/06]

Fisheries Protection. (5 Jul 2006)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister of State for his response. Does he agree that the Government has failed to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the fishing industry, as requested by the main fishing organisations? Does he agree that it took considerable pressure from those organisations representing all sectors of the fishing industry to bring about a scenario where the Government will consider having...

Fisheries Protection. (5 Jul 2006)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister of State for his response. Without the fishermen everything else falls. There is much suspicion among those actively fishing, particularly given the way they have been treated over the past 30 years and in the recent past. The contact I have with the organisations is also one of suspicion and worry that if the submissions to develop the industry of those who fish day and...

Fisheries Protection. (5 Jul 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether the strategy group established by his Department on the future of the fisheries sector is sufficiently representative of those involved in the sector. [26947/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (5 Jul 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had meetings with An Post or unions regarding his pledge to have new postcodes in place by 2008; and if he has taken their concerns on board. [26504/06]