Press Releases
Dáil candidate: Kerry North - Martin Ferris TD
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December 2, 2008
Gormley must seek reversal of EPA’s decision on Poolbeg Incinerator – Ferris
Speaking in the Dáil this afternoon Sinn Féin Environment Spokesperson Martin Ferris called on the Minister for the Environment John Gormley to explain how the decision of the Environmental Protection Agency to grant a license for the building of an incinerator on the Poolbeg Peninsula could possibly contribute to the protection of the environment. View more
December 2, 2008
All agriculture related budget cutbacks should be reversed – Ferris
Sinn Féin Agriculture Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD has called for all budget cuts related to agriculture to be reversed during a debate in the Dáil this evening. Deputy Ferris was debating a private members’ motion for the reintroduction of the Installation Aid Grant for young farmers and the Early Retirement Scheme. View more
November 26, 2008
Ferris supports fishing sector’s opposition to cuts
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries, Martin Ferris TD has voiced his support for the Federation of Irish Fishermen who have called on the Irish Government to strenuously oppose the proposed cuts in the quota for the Irish fleet. View more
November 26, 2008
Ferris calls on Minister to announce Sheep Maintenance Payment
Sinn Féin Agriculture Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD, speaking after attending a protest organised by the IFA National Sheep Committee at the Department of Agriculture this evening called on Minister Brendan Smith to stand by his commitment announce a Sheep Maintenance Payment immediately. View more
November 25, 2008
Ferris calls for extension of slurry spreading deadline
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Agriculture, Martin Ferris TD has once again called for the deadline for completing slurry spreading to be extended until December 31. The Kerry North TD pointed out that the Sinn Féin Minister for Agriculture in the northern Executive Michelle Gildernew had already done so for farmers in the Six Counties. View more
November 20, 2008
Sinn Féin Opposes Cuts in Single Farm Payment
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Agriculture, Martin Ferris TD has reiterated Sinn Féin’s opposition to increasing the amount of modulation on farmer’s payments. In effect the increase in modulation amounts to a cut in the Single Farm Payment and will place further pressure on farm incomes. The Sinn Féin MEPs voted against the increase in the European Parliament. View more
November 19, 2008
Ferris welcomes Gas Amendment Bill 2008
Sinn Féin Energy and Natural Resources Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD has welcomed the Gas Amendment Bill 2008 as a contribution to increasing the capacity of one of the most successful public enterprises in this state. View more
November 13, 2008
Ferris calls for rejection of fishing cuts
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on fishing, Martin Ferris TD has called on the Irish Government to reject the latest cuts in the fishing quota proposed by the EU Commission. The cuts would mean that the North West whitefish sector will be closed with cuts of up to 25% in other species including a 15% reduction in the prawn quota. Deputy Ferris raised the issue under Dáil Standing Orders. View more
November 11, 2008
Ferris expresses concern over joblessness in Kerry
Kerry North TD Martin Ferris succeeded in having the Dáil debate the issue of unemployment in Kerry this evening. Deputy Ferris had moved a Matter on the Adjournment expressing concern over the 78% jump in the jobless figure in the past twelve months. He called on the Government to take immediate steps to address the situation. View more
November 6, 2008
Ferris welcomes establishment of Corrib Forum
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Natural Resources, Martin Ferris TD, welcomed the announcement that the Government is to set up a forum to attempt to settle the ongoing impasse over the development of the Corrib Gas field. View more
