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Written Answers — Firearms Offences: Firearms Offences (16 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if new information has recently come to light that would cast doubt on the arrest of a person (details supplied) for the alleged possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. [34828/05]

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: I propose to share time with Deputies Cowley and Eamon Ryan.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Yes.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: The first issue that arises in regard to this Bill is the virtually unanimous opposition that has been voiced across the fishing sector and which has been reflected in this House by representatives of different parties. I commend the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy O'Flynn, on his role in highlighting the deficiencies of the legislation...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: We are in a situation where the Irish fleet is given a quota far below that to which it is entitled given the proportion of EU fishing waters nominally under the sovereignty of the State. Furthermore, the fishing sector is not earning its full potential because of the numbers of unprocessed fish that are exported rather than being processed here. All these issues must be addressed...

State Airports. (17 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will make a statement on the future of the Shannon Airport stopover, and the implications any change may have for tourism in the south west. [35105/05]

State Airports. (17 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Does the Minister agree that the agreement worked out between the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, and the US Secretary of Transport will have a detrimental effect on tourism in the west, the mid-west and, in particular, the south-west region? What measures does the Government intend to take to ensure that Shannon Airport retains a high level of aviation business? What guarantees, if...

Written Answers — Hospital Hygiene: Hospital Hygiene (22 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 139: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she proposes to take in response to the Health Service Executive's hospitals hygiene audit, in particular with regard to the widespread incidence of MRSA in hospitals here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35431/05]

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: I wish to share time with Deputies Finian McGrath and Eamon Ryan.

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: As my colleague, Deputy Ó Caoláin, said yesterday, there is a degree of puzzlement among the people as to what the sums published in the Estimates will mean in reality. He gave the example of the proposed level of spending on health. People wonder where are all the services that ought to be in place if that amount of money is being spent. They need not be puzzled about some areas as we can...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason Navan and Dublin are not proposed to be linked by rail under the new transport plan. [35799/05]

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (24 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the future of 65 foot polyvalent licences; and his plans to prevent holders of these licenses from catching pelagic species. [36170/05]

Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 72: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussion he has had with his British counterparts regarding indications that the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, is actively considering expanding Britain's nuclear industry and building new nuclear reactors. [36586/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 74: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions his Department intends to take to address the fact that single persons, and single males in particular, are disproportionately represented on the housing waiting lists and face far greater difficulties in attempting to secure social housing. [36585/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if it is the intention of the Health Services Executive to downgrade the status of Kerry General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36449/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will be instructed to provide persons with the schedule of treatment of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry from their arrival at Cork University Hospital on 5 November 2005; and the reason for the delay in their medical file being forwarded from Kerry General Hospital to Cork....

Written Answers — Gas Network: Gas Network (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the report on the Corrib gas pipeline proposal carried out by a person (details supplied) for the Centre for Public Inquiry; and the implications which that has for a review of the project. [36483/05]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Transport if the ending of the Shannon stopover will be postponed until such time as an economic impact report on the implications of the change has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36308/05]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will provide a list of all genetically modified animal food products that have been licensed by the EU; and if any are currently on sale here. [36475/05]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (29 Nov 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the genetically modified GT73 oilseed rape is currently on sale here; and if she will make a statement on the dangers that it could contaminate other brassica species. [36488/05]