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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Horse Racing Industry Development (1 Jul 2015)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister for his reply. A presentation was made here the week before last and it is my understanding the French harness racing association is prepared to make a significant investment and provide prize money for three meetings at Dundalk race track if the IHRA can arrange them. I also understand a harness racing meeting was held before at Dundalk race trace and that it was quite...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Horse Racing Industry Development (1 Jul 2015)

Martin Ferris: I am encouraged by what the Minister has said. The track in Dundalk is privately owned. It is not owned by Horse Racing Ireland, although it has two members on the board. It is disgraceful that HRI can exercise its influence over the track to deny the Irish Harness Racing Association the right to hold an event there. I am disgusted by it because I see it as a status thing. Because HRI is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Special Protection Areas Designation (1 Jul 2015)

Martin Ferris: 27. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine following the statement by the European Union Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Phil Hogan, regarding compensation to those farmers whose lands were designated a special protection area for the protection of the hen harrier, if he will confirm that funds were allocated by the European Union to compensate these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Russian Market (1 Jul 2015)

Martin Ferris: 35. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the current situation regarding the Russian ban on food imports from the European Union and how this is affecting Ireland. [26067/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (1 Jul 2015)

Martin Ferris: 37. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that prices being paid by processors to milk producers are becoming a cause of concern for the prospects of the dairy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26066/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (1 Jul 2015)

Martin Ferris: 43. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the level of imports of dairy products from the European Union into China which were reported to be 40% down in 2014; and if this will affect the sector here. [26068/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Landing Obligation Update and Fishing Fleet Management: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (30 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister for his presentation to the committee. My question relates to the producer organisations. The Minister indicated in his presentation that he wants to engage with the producer organisations. He also said that he would consider any change in policy following public consultation with stakeholders. I take it he is not ruling out accepting submissions from or engaging with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Landing Obligation Update and Fishing Fleet Management: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (30 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: There are other issues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Landing Obligation Update and Fishing Fleet Management: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (30 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: They are under quota. The argument is flawed. They are not asking for extra quota.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Landing Obligation Update and Fishing Fleet Management: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (30 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: It is for safety reasons.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Landing Obligation Update and Fishing Fleet Management: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (30 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: From the Minister's responses, he seems to place an awful lot of faith in negotiating with the producer organisations, POs. What is essential here is that whatever submissions are made or whatever talks go on, they must be all-inclusive. The Minister should enter negotiations with an open mind and should try to find an outcome that will have the safety aspects at its centre. There are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Landing Obligation Update and Fishing Fleet Management: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (30 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: There is nothing straightforward for fishermen.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Provision (30 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: 458. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry may expect to receive orthodontic treatment. [26224/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Outstanding Legacy Issues in Northern Ireland: Discussion (25 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: I thank Mr. Culbert and Mr. Roberts for their presentations. I welcome Mr. Roberts. It is an indictment of both Governments that following the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, and the subsequent St. Andrews, Stormont House and Hillsborough agreements, the outstanding issues have not been resolved. Following on from the quote, "The Governments continue to recognise the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Proposed Repeal of UK Human Rights Act: Discussion (25 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: I thank Mr. Allamby and Ms Logan for their very informative and precise presentations. The protection of human rights is core to the lead up to the Good Friday Agreement. People were trying to find a way out of the mess and I absolutely and fully concur with that. The repeal of the Act and the withdrawal from the European Convention would be a terrible signal and would be viewed in that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (24 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: 153. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an application for an oyster licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [25196/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Networks Ireland (24 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: 263. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Government has plans to provide a gas pipeline connection to County Kerry, in view of the fact that counties Kerry and Donegal are the only two counties in the State without a gas connection. [25242/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Sector: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (23 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Commissioner, Mr. Hogan, for his detailed report and taking the time to brief us on the issues involved. He said the ban on sending beef to China would be lifted in February, but will the BSE case that occurred two weeks ago affect this? Also, will it affect our status in the export of beef to the USA? The cost of fertiliser and gas is an issue, as is the importation of gas...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Discussion (23 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: I thank the Minister and his officials for the presentation. In response to a question from Deputy Tóibín, the Minister said that this agreement, if implemented, will benefit the consumer by making things cheaper. How will this affect the Irish producer in the agricultural sector in particular? How will it affect the cost of producing beef competitively?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Martin Ferris: I thank Mr. Gleeson for his presentation. I concur with almost everything Deputy Ó Cuív has said. There is awful confusion with regard to this scheme. There is fear, in particular with regard to the clawback. If someone takes up the scheme and midway through it, for financial reasons, is no longer able to continue with it, there is a claw back and this could happen after four or...