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Question· writtenPQ 72asked

130 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement detailing his approach to negotiations around the draft EU 2020 strategy including whether he is pushing for a set of objectives; the details of those objectives; and if same include the inclusion of a poverty reduction commitment on the part of each member state in the strategy. [13299/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2010

130 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement detailing his approach to negotiations around the draft EU 2020 strategy including whether he is pushing for a set of objectives; the details of those objectives; and if same include the inclusion of a poverty reduction commitment on the part of each member state in the strategy. [13299/10]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

96 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No 307 of 23 February 2010 in which he indicated that it is intended to use the Irish Ambassador’s residence in Ottawa, a building on which his Department just spent $7 million renovating, as an amenity to promote trade with Ireland, if a strategy to maximise the return to the taxpayer has been put in place including a schedule of events in terms of presentations by State agencies and Irish companies and so on; and if so, if he will provide this Deputy with a list of same. [13298/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2010

96 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No 307 of 23 February 2010 in which he indicated that it is intended to use the Irish Ambassador’s residence in Ottawa, a building on which his Department just spent $7 million renovating, as an amenity to promote trade with Ireland, if a strategy to maximise the return to the taxpayer has been put in place including a schedule of events in terms of presentations by State agencies and Irish companies and so on; and if so, if he will provide this Deputy with a list of same. [13298/10]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

25 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the six month delay in publishing the National Disability Strategy recession implementation plan promised by the renewed programme for Government 2009; and the responsibilities of his Department that the plan is likely to include. [13062/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2010

25 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the six month delay in publishing the National Disability Strategy recession implementation plan promised by the renewed programme for Government 2009; and the responsibilities of his Department that the plan is likely to include. [13062/10]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

18 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will bring forward the date by which the working group on commercial rents must report to him in view of the fact that the existing situation is crippling small businesses many of which simply cannot afford to wait until summer 2010 for action. [13063/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2010

18 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will bring forward the date by which the working group on commercial rents must report to him in view of the fact that the existing situation is crippling small businesses many of which simply cannot afford to wait until summer 2010 for action. [13063/10]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

110 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will intervene in order to ensure that Aer Lingus is not allowed proceed with its plans to decimate its current cabin crew staff as part of its attempt to undermine wages and conditions. [13305/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2010

110 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will intervene in order to ensure that Aer Lingus is not allowed proceed with its plans to decimate its current cabin crew staff as part of its attempt to undermine wages and conditions. [13305/10]

Question· writtenPQ 584asked

707 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the details of consultations or discussions which took place with farming organisation representatives on the closure of his Department’s offices with particular reference to Sligo and to Ballina, County Mayo. [12748/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2010

707 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the details of consultations or discussions which took place with farming organisation representatives on the closure of his Department’s offices with particular reference to Sligo and to Ballina, County Mayo. [12748/10]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

597 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason there has been a delay in the payment of child benefit in respect of a person (details supplied); and if this matter will be expedited. [12766/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2010

597 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason there has been a delay in the payment of child benefit in respect of a person (details supplied); and if this matter will be expedited. [12766/10]

Question· writtenPQ 437asked

558 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is the practice of the Department of Social and Family Affairs and post offices to retain receipts from pensioners and other social welfare recipients; if so, the length of time they are held for; and if a person is entitled to get a copy of an old receipt. [12401/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2010

558 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is the practice of the Department of Social and Family Affairs and post offices to retain receipts from pensioners and other social welfare recipients; if so, the length of time they are held for; and if a person is entitled to get a copy of an old receipt. [12401/10]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

318 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children if the cut in allocation to a centre (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reversed in view of the services which the centre provides for deaf people in the county. [12663/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2010

318 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children if the cut in allocation to a centre (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reversed in view of the services which the centre provides for deaf people in the county. [12663/10]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

144 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will renew the visa of a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that the Labour Court ordered that they be reinstated. [12101/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2010

144 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will renew the visa of a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that the Labour Court ordered that they be reinstated. [12101/10]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

252 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will make a statement on the fact that many young unemployed persons are refused permission to sign on because they do not possess a recognisable photographic identity such as a driving licence or passport, and that the Garda will not issue a photographic identity without one of the former. [11747/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2010

252 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will make a statement on the fact that many young unemployed persons are refused permission to sign on because they do not possess a recognisable photographic identity such as a driving licence or passport, and that the Garda will not issue a photographic identity without one of the former. [11747/10]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

204 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans to introduce legislation to prevent private debt collectors entering a property to seize goods without proper court authorisation. [11772/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2010

204 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans to introduce legislation to prevent private debt collectors entering a property to seize goods without proper court authorisation. [11772/10]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

92 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Finance if he will take suggestions from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance and the Public Service which will view the two expert reports on the banking crisis in May 2010; if he will use those suggestions to form the terms of reference for the banking inquiry commission; if all parties will get an opportunity to give feedback on these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11451/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2010

92 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Finance if he will take suggestions from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance and the Public Service which will view the two expert reports on the banking crisis in May 2010; if he will use those suggestions to form the terms of reference for the banking inquiry commission; if all parties will get an opportunity to give feedback on these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11451/10]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

67 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the ISME bank watch survey which showed that 55% of businesses were refused funding in the three months to the end of February 2010; and his views on whether this situation is having a negative effect on small and medium enterprise. [11450/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2010

67 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the ISME bank watch survey which showed that 55% of businesses were refused funding in the three months to the end of February 2010; and his views on whether this situation is having a negative effect on small and medium enterprise. [11450/10]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

107 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will appoint an ombudsman to referee disputes in the grocery sector; if she will fund the ombudsman to ensure that the position is objective and not subject to bias; when details of the appointment will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11132/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2010

107 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will appoint an ombudsman to referee disputes in the grocery sector; if she will fund the ombudsman to ensure that the position is objective and not subject to bias; when details of the appointment will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11132/10]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

56 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the code of practice for the grocery sector; if and when she will be meeting the relevant stakeholders to discuss a possible voluntary code, or if necessary a mandatory code; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11131/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2010

56 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the code of practice for the grocery sector; if and when she will be meeting the relevant stakeholders to discuss a possible voluntary code, or if necessary a mandatory code; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11131/10]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

99 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason he has taken the decision to abolish the overheads grant to a company (details supplied); if he will reverse this cut in view of the fact that it has the potential to result in the closure of information and communication technology centres in the area and the loss of more than 100 jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10924/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2010

99 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason he has taken the decision to abolish the overheads grant to a company (details supplied); if he will reverse this cut in view of the fact that it has the potential to result in the closure of information and communication technology centres in the area and the loss of more than 100 jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10924/10]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

63 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of non-EU staff employed by the Health Service Executive; if the HSE is required to apply for work permits for such workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10943/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2010

63 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of non-EU staff employed by the Health Service Executive; if the HSE is required to apply for work permits for such workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10943/10]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

35 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the requirements an employer has to meet to apply for work permits in respect of non-EU citizens; the criteria that needs to be met when applying to renew these work permits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10946/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2010

35 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the requirements an employer has to meet to apply for work permits in respect of non-EU citizens; the criteria that needs to be met when applying to renew these work permits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10946/10]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

114 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of hospital admissions that will be reduced as a result of the implementation of the Health Service Executive service plan for 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10453/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2010

114 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of hospital admissions that will be reduced as a result of the implementation of the Health Service Executive service plan for 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10453/10]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

110 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children the action she will take to address the situation whereby there were 611 delayed discharges of patients from hospitals in 2007 and 733 in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10454/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2010

110 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children the action she will take to address the situation whereby there were 611 delayed discharges of patients from hospitals in 2007 and 733 in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10454/10]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

353 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason an administrative error is being allowed to lead to the possible eviction of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who was originally refused rent supplement due to an oversight at the local community welfare office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10061/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2010

353 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason an administrative error is being allowed to lead to the possible eviction of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who was originally refused rent supplement due to an oversight at the local community welfare office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10061/10]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

130 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on increasing the payments given for guardians payment in view of the additional costs incurred by relatives who have to look after the young children of drug addicts. [8677/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 February 2010

130 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on increasing the payments given for guardians payment in view of the additional costs incurred by relatives who have to look after the young children of drug addicts. [8677/10]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

88 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will make a statement on the delays in processing applications for habitual residency, job seeker’s allowance, medical cards and disability allowance; and the steps she is taking to clear the backlog of applications. [8678/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 February 2010

88 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will make a statement on the delays in processing applications for habitual residency, job seeker’s allowance, medical cards and disability allowance; and the steps she is taking to clear the backlog of applications. [8678/10]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

532 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be released to Kerry County Council to provide a new sewerage treatment plant in Ardfert, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7982/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

532 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be released to Kerry County Council to provide a new sewerage treatment plant in Ardfert, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7982/10]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

531 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be released to Kerry County Council to provide a new sewerage treatment plant in Lixnaw, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7981/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

531 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be released to Kerry County Council to provide a new sewerage treatment plant in Lixnaw, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7981/10]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

428 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a jobseeker's allowance claimant, aged 21 years, who was on back to work allowance for ten months ending December 2009 and on jobseeker’s prior to that is entitled to the full rate of pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7762/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

428 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a jobseeker's allowance claimant, aged 21 years, who was on back to work allowance for ten months ending December 2009 and on jobseeker’s prior to that is entitled to the full rate of pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7762/10]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

384 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the cuts in wages and other funding to a centre (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reversed to enable the centre to continue its community projects. [7693/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

384 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the cuts in wages and other funding to a centre (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reversed to enable the centre to continue its community projects. [7693/10]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

148 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will put in place a plan to co-ordinate a non-military quick response group to ensure civilian resources such as nurses, doctors, fireman and policemen will be mobilised and transported quickly from Ireland to disaster zones anywhere in the world. [7241/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

148 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will put in place a plan to co-ordinate a non-military quick response group to ensure civilian resources such as nurses, doctors, fireman and policemen will be mobilised and transported quickly from Ireland to disaster zones anywhere in the world. [7241/10]