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Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 1309: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he abstained on a vote at the Council of Ministers on 20 December 2004 at which a proposal to authorise a genetically modified animal feed (details supplied) was rejected. [34245/04]

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (27 Jan 2005)

Martin Ferris: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following urgent matter, namely, the continued disgraceful imprisonment by the British Government of Martin Doherty of Derry after he failed to appear at the Bloody Sunday tribunal and the need for the British Government to order the release from its custody of this man on this, the anniversary week of the murder of 13...

Renewable Energy Crops. (27 Jan 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will make a statement on the potential of renewable energy crops within the context of the reformed Common Agricultural Policy. [2175/05]

Renewable Energy Crops. (27 Jan 2005)

Martin Ferris: According to the EU directive governing this area, 2% of all transport fuel sold in the country must be biofuel by the end of the year. The ultimate target is 20%, to be achieved by 2020. Is the Minister satisfied that domestic production and processing of the relevant crops will meet that demand? The success of the initiatives producing rapeseed oil in Wexford proves that there is massive...

Written Answers — Violence Against Women: Violence Against Women (1 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will address the lack of a coherent national strategy and of commitment by the Government to services in the violence against women sector. [2498/05]

Written Answers — Violence Against Women: Violence Against Women (1 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will support the National Steering Committee on Violence Against Women by ensuring full, consistent representation by her Department on the committee, and support the proper level of staff resources with the necessary available time, commitment and seniority to drive this project forward. [2499/05]

Written Answers — Services for Victims of Sexual Assault: Services for Victims of Sexual Assault (1 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will provide the leadership and resources to ensure that the working group on forensic medical examinations is able to meet and complete its report on needs and costings for national service provision as soon as possible, in view of the unlikelihood that the report will be available in time for the 2005 Estimates,...

Written Answers — Services for Victims of Sexual Assault: Services for Victims of Sexual Assault (1 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will take steps to ensure that her Department's working groups or committees dealing with sexual assault services will include provisions for the assessment of the differing needs of the various regions, rural and urban, as well as the needs of victims of both genders and of different cultural backgrounds. [2501/05]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (1 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the granting of a foreshore licence to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and the implications the proposed development will have for the local area and shore amenities. [2427/05]

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: This could have been a Bill for all sides of this House and civil society to rally round and welcome. It could have been an example of international best practice and a source of national pride. Instead, it is an occasion for anger and despair. Many people with disabilities in this State, who were optimistic that the Government had got the message after the last occasion, feel completely...

Agri-food Sector: Motion (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: I have no difficulty supporting the proposals contained in the motion. There is a clear need to address the issue of food quality and origin, and to promote the food production system in a manner that will benefit both producers and consumers. I agree with Deputy Upton that the issue of genetically modified food is central to this, and it is something I have stressed since being elected....

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (2 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when it is proposed to publish an updated strategy on adult literacy. [3170/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the proposed strategy to address the issue of autism on an all-Ireland basis. [3171/05]

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: I wish to share time with Deputies Eamon Ryan, Healy and McHugh.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: Sinn Féin welcomes a number of the measures in the Finance Bill. Chief among these must be the increase in tax credits to exclude those earning the current minimum wage from paying tax. I hope the Minister will maintain this principle in his next budget to exclude those on the new rate set on foot of the current recommendations. I support the demand of the ICTU that the minimum wage be set...

Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

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Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

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Written Answers — Housing Policy: Housing Policy (9 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 156: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the findings and recommendations of the NESC report on housing with respect to land availability and land prices. [3814/05]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (9 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 83: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of recyclables collected in the State which are recycled in the State; the percentage which are recycled in other states; the percentage which are not recycled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3813/05]

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (9 Feb 2005)

Martin Ferris: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the case of a person (details supplied). [4194/05]