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Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (6 Dec 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to increase the strength of the labour inspectorate. [37912/05]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Dec 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the legislation which his Department intends to bring forward in the next 12 months to improve workers rights. [37911/05]

Written Answers — Fur Farming: Fur Farming (6 Dec 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if fur farm operatives who carry out on-farm slaughter of farmed mink and fox are required to have formal training in slaughter techniques; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37761/05]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (6 Dec 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of extra gardaí who have been allocated to the Tralee Garda division since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37764/05]

Crime Levels. (1 Dec 2005)

Martin Ferris: I thank Deputy Deenihan for allowing me one minute of his time. I substantiate all that Deputy Deenihan has said on this issue. At the coalface of this enormous problem are the taxi drivers who provide a service late on a Friday and Saturday night, bringing young people back to their homes. They put up with terrible abuse, as well as violence. When we met the Minister of State, Deputy Fahey,...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Dec 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if migrant workers on low pay here will be entitled to family income support. [37302/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Dec 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress which has been made on a European wide pensioners free travel pass. [37303/05]

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Martin Ferris: Irish farmers have many concerns regarding the World Trade Organisation. They centre above all on Commissioner Mandelson's proposals to place the Common Agricultural Policy on the table as part of a deal. There are also concerns over the opening up of EU markets to beef from third countries and the implications of trade liberalisation for the Irish sugar beet sector. Any effort to interfere...

Written Answers — Harbour Authorities: Harbour Authorities (30 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to address the future of fishermen in the south east following the decision of the High Court in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37069/05]

Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 72: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussion he has had with his British counterparts regarding indications that the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, is actively considering expanding Britain's nuclear industry and building new nuclear reactors. [36586/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 74: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions his Department intends to take to address the fact that single persons, and single males in particular, are disproportionately represented on the housing waiting lists and face far greater difficulties in attempting to secure social housing. [36585/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if it is the intention of the Health Services Executive to downgrade the status of Kerry General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36449/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will be instructed to provide persons with the schedule of treatment of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry from their arrival at Cork University Hospital on 5 November 2005; and the reason for the delay in their medical file being forwarded from Kerry General Hospital to Cork....

Written Answers — Gas Network: Gas Network (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the report on the Corrib gas pipeline proposal carried out by a person (details supplied) for the Centre for Public Inquiry; and the implications which that has for a review of the project. [36483/05]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Transport if the ending of the Shannon stopover will be postponed until such time as an economic impact report on the implications of the change has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36308/05]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will provide a list of all genetically modified animal food products that have been licensed by the EU; and if any are currently on sale here. [36475/05]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the genetically modified GT73 oilseed rape is currently on sale here; and if she will make a statement on the dangers that it could contaminate other brassica species. [36488/05]

Written Answers — Irish Sugar Limited: Irish Sugar Limited (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make a statement as a shareholder on what Greencore proposes to do with the former sugar factory at Carlow. [36725/05]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason Navan and Dublin are not proposed to be linked by rail under the new transport plan. [35799/05]

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (24 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the future of 65 foot polyvalent licences; and his plans to prevent holders of these licenses from catching pelagic species. [36170/05]