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Air Quality Controls (15 May 2012)

Anne Ferris: I am raising this matter because I have been contacted by constituents who are concerned about the lack of a ban on the marketing, sale and distribution of bituminous coal, smoky coal as it is generally called, in Wicklow town and the wider Greystones area. I am concerned about this issue as the health implications are significant for those inhaling this smog, as evidenced by the reduction...

Air Quality Controls (15 May 2012)

Anne Ferris: I thank the Minister for his reply and I am delighted that Greystones has been included. As I mentioned, the population in Greystones, Delgany and other areas has grown. The Minister, unfortunately, noted that there has been no application from Wicklow County Council with regard to Wicklow town. That is a pity, and the closing date is on Thursday. I contacted the town clerk in Wicklow...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 May 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21192/12]

Written Answers — Fur Farming: Fur Farming (24 Apr 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 616: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects a report on the practice of fur farming to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19853/12]

Burial and Cremation Regulation 2011: Second Stage (20 Apr 2012)

Anne Ferris: Does the Deputy wish the question to be put?

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (18 Apr 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 1373: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 14 March 2012 and No. 633 of 27 March 2012 in relation to breast implants from a company (details supplied); if he will clarify the current rupture rates for these implants; the way a normal and expected rupture range is decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19136/12]

Private Members' Business: Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Apr 2012)

Anne Ferris: Today, 12 women will have travelled across the water to access abortion services, and tomorrow, another 12 women will make that journey. This will continue for the foreseeable future, as day in and day out, women are forced to leave their homes to access a service that should be provided to them when they are in need. The story of abortion in Ireland is long and has, as of yet, no...

Written Answers — Sectoral Incomes: Sectoral Incomes (29 Mar 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide overall gross income figures for the restaurant industry sector here in 2008, 2009, 2010 in tabular form as well as figures for the number of persons employed in the restaurant industry sector in 2008, 2009, 2010 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17347/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (29 Mar 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health when the Health Behaviour in School Aged Children report 2010 which, for the first time, is to include data on young person's sexual health, will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17372/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Mar 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16687/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 605: To ask the Minister for Health the psychotherapy services that are available nationally to children within the child protection area; the long-term service available; the number of children receiving these services; the ages of these children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16628/12]

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Anne Ferris: The Bill is a welcome measure and I am delighted to see it before the House. We know all too well that the link between politics and money is an unhealthy one and, therefore, the greater transparency that is brought to this matter the better. I also welcome the commitment to introduce gender quotas for political parties, because I believe that in a democracy, it is truly representative of...

Symphysiotomy: Statements (15 Mar 2012)

Anne Ferris: For several decades, the practice of symphysiotomy has had a devastating effect on women. Barbaric acts were inflicted unnecessarily on women who were in their most vulnerable state. At a time when joy for a newborn was to be expected, women were subjected to a procedure that would alter the rest of their lives. The procedure was carried out on up to 1,500 women and resulted in a wide range...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (14 Mar 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 123: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his proposals for the remediation of a dump (details supplied); the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14447/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Mar 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the alarm created among older persons by media reports suggesting the IMF was seeking the abolition of or cuts to a range of services designed to assist elderly persons, including pensions, free travel and medical cards; if such a request or suggestion has been received from the IMF; if he will give details of...

Written Answers — School Patronage: School Patronage (13 Mar 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on patronage for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14123/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Mar 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the alarm created among older persons by media reports suggesting that the IMF was seeking the abolition of or cuts to a range of benefits provided by her Department services to assist elderly persons, including pensions, free travel and medical cards; her response to any such request; if she is...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Mar 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the alarm created among older persons by media reports suggesting the IMF was seeking the abolition of or cuts to a range of benefits provided by his Department to services to assist elderly persons, including pensions, free travel and medical cards; his response to any such request; if he is planning to...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (28 Feb 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects the general scheme of the Mediation Bill to be submitted to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10695/12]

Written Answers — Court Sittings: Court Sittings (28 Feb 2012)

Anne Ferris: Question 556: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the delays faced by persons who are looking for a sitting of the Circuit Court in relation to family law proceedings in Bray, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10736/12]