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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: DART Underground and Expansion Projects: National Transport Authority (5 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: Not related to this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: DART Underground and Expansion Projects: National Transport Authority (5 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: Does the NTA intend to consult the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on this matter in light of what it has heard today?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: DART Underground and Expansion Projects: National Transport Authority (5 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: I have one further question. Will the NTA consult the European Competition Authority to find out whether the funding that is provided to Kerry Flyer by the NTA and other bodies can be scrutinised to ensure it does not distort the competition between private operators and Kerry Flyer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: DART Underground and Expansion Projects: National Transport Authority (5 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: Will the NTA seek advice on whether the current arrangement is compliant under the European competition authority?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: DART Underground and Expansion Projects: National Transport Authority (5 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: Okay. I thank Ms Graham.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Ambulance Service Provision (5 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: 172. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who is paralysed from the chest down is transported by ambulance from the person's home to the Mater Hospital in Dublin 7 on 5 November 2015. [38712/15]

Travellers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: It is a shame for us that the Carrickmines tragedy took place but if it means that some improvement will happen in the lives of, and attitudes to, Travellers it might be some comfort to the Lynch, Connors and Gilbert families and the wider Traveller community in dealing with their loss. I offer my sincere condolences to the members of the community here tonight and to the wider Traveller...

Social Welfare Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: Sinn Féin is not going to object to a Bill that puts some money in some people's pockets, even if the sum is paltry, but the general approach would not be ours. My attitude is that it is better than nothing, but that is about it. The Labour Party should be ashamed, but we have stopped expecting that as they hang on for dear life to government hoping that somehow, by the time the...

Social Welfare Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: I do not know if the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, or any of the people living in a bubble in this House ever applied for a back-to-school allowance but the hoops that people have to jump through to get it are difficult to negotiate. The Labour Party and Fine Gael cut the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance for three budgets in a row. They...

Social Welfare Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: Do they really think the people are fooled by that? Do they really think that people are that stupid that they do not know that they are electioneering? Their miserly measures do not hide the cruelty of this Government, which chose to cut illness benefit and the treatment benefit scheme. It took measures like cutting the grants for hearing aids, mainly for elderly people. It took away the...

Social Welfare Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: What?

Social Welfare Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: That is our country too. We did not give up on that in 1923.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Industry: Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (3 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: I thank Mr. Comer for his presentation. A number of matters were discussed at the committee before the abolition of the milk quota. It was said that it would be a utopia, a big boost and a benefit to producers, yet now we have an international oversupply, which inevitably was going to happen. As regards the drop in prices in this country, Mr. Comer says the base price is down to 24 cent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Industry: Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association and Macra na Feirme (3 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: I thank both witnesses for their presentations. It is encouraging to see Mr. Finan's presentation about the future prospects for young farmers. He has identified issues including access to land, credit and education. Education will certainly play a huge role in the advancement of younger farmers in the years ahead. Beef imports should be seen in the context of the TTIP proposals and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Direct Payment Scheme Applications (3 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: 392. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment under the areas of natural constraint scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37291/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (3 Nov 2015)

Martin Ferris: 436. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment under the areas of natural constraint scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37848/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland: Discussion (22 Oct 2015)

Martin Ferris: To follow on from what Mr. Brady said, the bill of rights is an issue that is continually raised by Deputy Gerry Adams during questions to the Taoiseach and on Leaders' Questions. We have reiterated that it is central to the Good Friday Agreement and one of the outstanding aspects of the Agreement that remains to be implemented. People, irrespective of where they live, need access to human...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland: Discussion (22 Oct 2015)

Martin Ferris: I ask about a legal recourse, if any is available.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland: Discussion (22 Oct 2015)

Martin Ferris: Can a legal determination be made in terms of an obligation under an international agreement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland: Discussion (22 Oct 2015)

Martin Ferris: There would be an opportunity for the Irish Government to challenge it, if it so wished.