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Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (9 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department had discussions with companies other than those who were the eventual licence awardees of the Codling and Arklow bank foreshore licences. [17173/06]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (9 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason both foreshore leases were given for generating electricity by wind in the Codling and Arklow banks for 99 years, in view of the fact that the Department's guidelines of May 2001 for intending developers state the maximum period of a lease will ordinarily be 60 years. [17174/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (9 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the plans to develop the Tarbert-Ballylongford landbank, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16852/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (9 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to plans by a company (details supplied) to develop a deepwater container transhipment terminal at Ballylongford, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16853/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in both north and south Kerry that have applied for new school buildings, extensions or refurbishment under the school building project for 2006; the number which have been approved to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17251/06]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (9 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 480: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when phase two of the restoration of Carrigafoyle Castle in Ballylongford, County Kerry, will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16851/06]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (4 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 28: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the targets, in respect of social housing which he is proposing should be included in the new National Development Plan 2007-2013 which is being prepared. [16556/06]

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (4 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 97: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the efforts which have been made by him and the Government to dissuade the British Government from privatising the Sellafield nuclear power plant. [16557/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (4 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the necessary staff will be provided to operate a dialysis machine at Kerry General Hospital. [16674/06]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (4 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of visits which were made by his Department's inspectors in County Kerry between 1 January 2005 and to the most recent date available. [16673/06]

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: It is appropriate the Bill is being debated on the same day as a debate took place on how our oil and gas reserves are under the control of foreign multinationals. The Government is using two inadequate reports on the safety of the Corrib oil pipeline to justify the project and proceeding against the wishes of most people in the area. Alternative energy supplies became the focus of debate...

National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: When the Minister spoke on this Bill, he referred to the enormous pride that comes from sporting achievements at all levels. In particular, he mentioned the sense of belonging and identity that it engenders in communities. I can identify with this, because this year my club, Ardfert, won the all-Ireland junior club championship. Apart from the players and those otherwise connected to the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans regarding the privatisation of Dublin Bus routes; and when he intends to implement them. [16179/06]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether the recent ban on trucks in the second lane of motorways will result in a number of negative effects for road users here. [16180/06]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the timeframe for the commencement and completion of work on Woodquarter Pier, Cranford, County Donegal following the allocation of funding that was approved; and the exact work that will be undertaken. [16000/06]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department will conduct a survey on the effects which the national fare structure and other regulations being proposed will have on the taxi industry here. [16669/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 447: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person awaiting approval for residency in the State is automatically deported if they are convicted of a serious offence involving a custodial sentence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16349/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons who have applied for residency here and who have served prison sentences here for offences while their applications were being processed. [16350/06]

Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)

Martin Ferris: Sinn Féin supports the motion and its intent. While most people are aware of the concerns of the Rossport community in regard to the health and safety aspects of the Corrib project, few are aware of the wider issues surrounding mineral exploration. This motion addresses those issues and suggests solutions. They are broadly the same as those proposed by my party in the past and remain the...

Written Answers — Equality Issues: Equality Issues (27 Apr 2006)

Martin Ferris: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement detailing the content of discussions between an official in his Department and the Equality Authority referred to by him in reply to a parliamentary question from a Deputy of 9 March 2006; and the steps he intends to take on foot of this discussion to address the shortcomings in this State's...