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Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (21 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the criteria under which a school may qualify for inclusion in the DEIS programme; and the reason a school (details supplied) in County Kerry was not included despite taking most of its pupils from the two national schools in Ballybunion which are included. [23995/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (20 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the responsibility regarding the provision of rent allowance will be transferred to local authorities; the timescale he envisages for same to happen; and if further resources will be allocated to local authorities. [23021/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress which has been made in realising an all-Ireland free travel scheme. [23020/06]

Commemorative Events. (14 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: This year marks the centenary of the birth of Máirtín Ó Cadhain, a writer of world standard, who wrote staunchly in the Irish language and defended the language and Gaeltacht areas — one could argue he would have excelled in any language. Like many other literary people of his time, he was ill served by the State and was interned for his republican beliefs. I understand a stamp is being...

Constitutional Referenda. (14 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Given that real reform of the Seanad would require a referendum, will the Taoiseach initiate constitutional reform so that the Seanad can be elected by universal suffrage of citizens throughout the 32 counties? This would provide for Six Counties representation in the Oireachtas. Will the Taoiseach also restore his proposal for MPs from the Six Counties to be accommodated here by means of the...

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: No. We in Sinn Féin oppose the endorsement again of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act, which in effect suspends the protection and fundamental rights of citizens in this State. No emergency exists which could possibly justify these draconian measures. Accordingly we oppose No. 12.

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (13 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 130: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions he is taking to curtail ongoing house price increases which according to the figures released by the ESRI and Permanent TSB rose by 5% from January to April 2006. [22481/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 191: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has been waiting two years for a hernia operation at Kerry General Hospital. [22426/06]

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (8 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether there is a need for the 26 County Ombudsman Commission to be operational and fully resourced immediately rather than January 2007 as currently proposed in order that there can be transparency and prompt action taken to investigate allegations against Gardaí and suspicious deaths while in custody; and...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (8 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of a person (details supplied) while in Garda custody; if there will be a full and public inquiry into their death; if there is or will be an investigation into allegations of intimidation and harassment of the person's family by Gardaí; and if he...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (8 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the situation regarding the licence, kilowatt and tonnage allocation for Atlantis WD 44. [22077/06]

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: I welcome any attempt to increase public confidence in greyhound racing which, with an excellent track in Tralee, is an important sport in my constituency. It is vital that such an important sport conducts itself in a completely transparent manner. Last Saturday night, I attended the greyhound track in Tralee with other Deputies from my constituency to take part in a fundraising event by the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 397: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding for playgrounds applied for by Kerry County Council will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22078/06]

Driving Tests. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which he will address the driving test backlog. [21911/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (1 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she will take to ensure the appointment of a full-time cardiologist at Kerry General Hospital. [21310/06]

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2006)

Martin Ferris: The main concern with this Bill is that the objective of streamlining the planning process will mean that controversial projects may be enabled to circumvent the current possibility that ordinary members of the public and communities can mount effective objections. The example that immediately springs to mind is the proposed Corrib gas pipeline. We are all aware of the difficulties which have...

Animal Diseases. (31 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: At the outset, I commend the initial introduction of the 45 day retention period during a dangerous time in our economic history, the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. It was a commendable measure and I fully support its continuation in most instances. That said, there are a number of problems emerging, particularly for small farmers or dealers, known as feeders, who buy cattle for a...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement regarding the lack of broadband roll-out around many towns here, which has contributed to job losses. [20679/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will consider introducing carbon credits for private dwellings using solar, geo thermal, wood pellets, wind energy or insulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20573/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if research has recently been conducted into the prospects for wave energy in the Shannon Estuary off the Kerry coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20574/06]