Press Releases
Dáil candidate: Kerry North - Martin Ferris TD
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October 30, 2008
Government failing Irish business
Responding to Green Minister Eamon Ryan’s admission that the roll out of the national broadband scheme will be further delayed Sinn Féin Communications Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD has described the news as ‘devastating for Irish business.” View more
October 29, 2008
Ferris calls for extension of slurry spreading deadline
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Agriculture, Martin Ferris TD, appealed in the Dáil this afternoon for the deadline for the spreading of farm slurry to be extended until December 31st. View more
October 23, 2008
Farm cuts an attack on Rural Ireland – Ferris
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Agriculture, Martin Ferris TD, has described the €210 million cut in the Budget allocation for agriculture, fisheries and food as an attack on rural Ireland. View more
October 21, 2008
Ferris calls for retention of Farm Grants
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Agriculture, Martin Ferris TD, has called on the Government to retain the Early Retirement Scheme and Young Farmer Installation Scheme which were scrapped in last weeks Budget. The Kerry North TD raised the issue under Standing Orders in the Dáil this afternoon. View more
October 16, 2008
Ferris supports extension of Farm Waste Management Scheme
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Agriculture, Martin Ferris TD, has supported a Private Members motion calling for an extension to June 2009 of the Farm Waste Management Scheme. The scheme, set up to assist farmers in meeting the requirements of the Nitrates Directive, is due to end on December 31st. View more
October 16, 2008
Cuts in farming and fishing unacceptable
Speaking in the Dáil today Sinn Féin Agriculture spokesperson Martin Ferris TD criticised cuts in research and development for the farming and fishing sectors. He said Teagasc, which has provided invaluable practical support for farmers, must be capable of rising to new challenges presented by a reformed Common Agricultural Policy. View more
October 8, 2008
Ferris calls for TG4 to be put on secure financial footing
Speaking in the Dáil today on the Broadcasting Bill 2008 Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris said TG4 must be placed on a proper and secure financial footing. Deputy Ferris said the Bill should set out the percentage of programming and airtime will be devoted to Irish language broadcasts and Irish produced content. View more
October 1, 2008
Ferris highlights disparities in Farm Payments
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Agriculture Martin Ferris TD, has drawn attention to the glaring disparities in the level of payments made under the Single Farm Payment. View more
September 25, 2008
Government rules out extending Farm Waste Management Scheme deadline
Sinn Féin Agriculture Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD has this afternoon expressed disappointment that Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith TD has ruled out an extension to the Farm Waste Management Scheme (FWMS) December 31st deadline. View more
September 24, 2008
Survey Results - Farmers feel worse off since introduction of the Single Farm Payment
Sinn Féin Agriculture Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD today launched the initial results of a farmers’ mart survey on the sectors future conducted during the summer months. An analysis of the complete survey will be published later this year as part of the Oireachtas Agriculture and Fisheries report into the future of farming and fishing in the west of Ireland. The launch took place at this years National Ploughing Championship in Kilkenny where Sinn Féin have a marquee and party representatives are taking an active part in the 3 day event. View more
