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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the ongoing delay with providing a suitable site for a new Garda station in Castleisland, County Kerry.

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason his Department has withdrawn from measure 1.4 of INTERREG 3a. [11714/05]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans he has to address the problems which gardaí in Kerry are having with the lack of basic communications technology such as access to email, the Internet and functioning radio equipment. [11717/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: Before speaking on the Bill, I want to deplore comments made by Deputy Quinn who used this opportunity to make scurrilous remarks about the contribution of my colleague, Deputy Crowe. I will defend absolutely my right, and that of each Sinn Féin Deputy, to speak on the Bill and the issue of policing. The communities we represent, both North and South, have just as much right to a proper...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: I am making a point even if the Minister does not want to listen to it.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: Deputy Ó Caoláin and other Sinn Féin Deputies asked the Minister to meet them and he denied them that. He has denied our equality of treatment in this House in terms of a meeting to raise this issue with him.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: I bring to the Minister's attention the case of the late John O'Shea who died tragically when a Garda report influenced an inquest carried out by Professor Harbison who said that his judgment was formulated on what he was told by the gardaí, namely, that the man died from hypothermia. Yet under cross-examination from Michael Finucane he admitted that under oath, and he also changed his...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: I challenge the Minister to meet me and my colleagues concerning the two issues I raised.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: I regret that I have to bring these issues to the floor of this House to get a response from the Minister. He has denied me and my colleagues a response.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: The Minister has denied and refused us a response. He has abused his office in denying us a response. I ask him to facilitate us by having a meeting. I ask him as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and as a public representative of the people of this country to facilitate the people of this country who have been abused. I challenge him to do that. I hope the Minister will accept...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: I ask the Minister to consider the proposals we have put forward. He should listen for a change. He is not infallible. He does not know everything.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: The Minister should listen to the people who are talking to him. He should listen to the relatives of the late John O'Shea. As of yet we have not had an account from the gardaí of what happened that man on that night. The Minister should read James Sheehan's submission and his letter to him which stated what happened to him. As of yet, the Minister has not given him justice.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: I challenge the Minister to give justice equally to all the people.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (13 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 96: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will update the House on the work being carried out by his Department in relation to North-South co-operation on environmental issues. [11117/05]

Official Engagements. (13 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: In his discussions with members of the US Administration at the EU summit and in Washington, did the Taoiseach call for a timetable for the withdrawal of American and other occupying troops from Iraq? Did the Taoiseach receive thanks for allowing Shannon Airport to be used as a staging post for war? What is the difference between the status of Shannon Airport now and the treaty ports, which...

Official Engagements. (13 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: I refer to an earlier question from Deputy Rabbitte. On 26 March, the Irish Examiner reported the Bulgarian finance intelligence agency as stating that country had no link with any alleged money laundering. Can the Taoiseach confirm this is the case?

Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: In 2002, the Adoption Bill was promised for 2003. According to the list published yesterday, it is not due until 2006. Can the Taoiseach tell the House what is happening to this Bill and why there is a delay?

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether the murder of an Irish elected representative, Donegal County Councillor Mr. Eddie Fullerton, demands a full public inquiry. [10851/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (12 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the granting of a compulsory purchase order to Shell in regard to the route of the proposed Corrib pipeline is unique; and the legal basis on which it was granted. [10355/05]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (12 Apr 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 887: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has been told that they are living in the catchment area for Killahan national school which is over three miles from their home, rather than Ardfert national school which is a distance of two miles. [10383/05]