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Topical Issue Debate: Fisheries Protection (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: Over how many years?

Topical Issue Debate: Fisheries Protection (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: On 28 June, for the second time in a month, the same fishing vessel was arrested and brought in by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA. As the Minister knows probably better than I, Kilmore Quay is a small fishing village whose entire vibrancy and economy are built around the small fishing sector. Whether it is the number of people employed, both onshore and offshore, or the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Developments July to December 2013: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: Is that the resolution of it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Developments July to December 2013: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: It is a labelling issue which can be resolved politically.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Developments July to December 2013: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: What about an all-Ireland label?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Developments July to December 2013: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: Is Polish beef being brought into the country by one of the main beef processors?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Developments July to December 2013: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: Is Mr. Moran aware that Polish beef is being brought into the country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Developments July to December 2013: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: My point is that if Polish beef is being brought in by one or more of the beef processors in Ireland, it may be exported as Irish beef.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Developments July to December 2013: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: There is a rumour.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Developments July to December 2013: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: Getting back to the nomad cattle, I take it from Mr. Moran's comments, that this can only be resolved politically between both Ministers. Is that what Mr. Moran is saying?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Developments July to December 2013: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: What is the estimated amount of co-funding?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Developments July to December 2013: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: I thank Mr. Moran for his presentation. I have a few questions on milk policy. It appears from his presentation that in some areas there is a resistance to the cessation of quotas. He referred to a post-quota policy. What does he envisage is meant by this? Will some countries try to hold on to their quotas or advocate holding on to some quota at the end of the negotiations? Regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Data (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: 418. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form by county the number of persons who lost their farm assist payments under the terms of budget 2013. [29745/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Data (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: 419. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount it would cost to restore farm assist to 2013 levels. [29746/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (8 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: 771. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown, in tabular form, of the number of formal complaints made by staff at Kerry General Hospital over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29756/14]

Mental Health Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: It is a very good statement that the entire House is united here tonight in support of this comprehensive and constructive motion. It is also an indication of the commitment and diligence of my party's health spokesman, Deputy Ó Caoláin, and his staff to campaigning for the provision of a proper mental health service in this country. It is plain to see that we need to improve our...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (1 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: 367. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the requirements that must be fulfilled in order to draw down payment under the common agricultural policy on these two areas, farmland afforested prior to 2009; and farmland afforested in 2009 or after. [28497/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (1 Jul 2014)

Martin Ferris: 368. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farmland afforested prior to 2009 is not eligible for consideration as part of the calculation of a farmer's direct payments and his/her basic payment in particular; the other sources of European Union funding available with regard to this afforested land. [28498/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in the North-South Co-operation: Discussion with Centre for Cross Border Studies (26 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: I thank Ms Taillon for her presentation here this morning. It has been informative, and in many instances, challenging, particularly for public representatives. What is striking is something we have always known - the effects of the recession on Border regions. In particular, unemployment has soared in those areas. In her report, Ms Taillon mentions higher than average unemployment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (26 Jun 2014)

Martin Ferris: 221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a report on the previously agreed Adare bypass in County Limerick; if the project is feasible as previously agreed with all consultations, soil samples, route agreed and funding secured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27616/14]