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Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I understand that other legislation generally refers to two years, but when was that legislation couched? Is it time for us to increase it? Perhaps instead of examining earlier legislation we should consider what the current situation requires, which is what this amendment does.

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I thank the Minister of State for taking on board a number of amendments in contravention of some of the long-standing traditions of the House which I am still learning. I hope to goodness I never come to terms with those traditions with which I want to wrestle for as long as I possibly can. It was fair play of the Minister of State. I assure him that when my colleagues and I assume his...

Job Losses. (4 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I thank Deputy Eamon Ryan for sharing time. I agree with the comments of the three previous speakers. My message is one of solidarity with the workers in Waterford Crystal, both in Dungarvan and Waterford city. These workers have been dumped disgracefully by the management of Waterford-Wedgewood. The jobs and massive salaries of top management are to be preserved and protected, while working...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when an application for extension of two classrooms and a general purpose room will be approved for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; the stage of consideration this application is at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13954/05]

Written Answers — Survivors of Symphysiotomy: Survivors of Symphysiotomy (5 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 109: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she will meet with a group (details supplied); when commitments made to this group in October 2003 will be delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14605/05]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (5 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures which were taken by his Department to prevent the loss of 290 jobs at plants (details supplied) in Dublin and Greenore, County Louth; the contacts he has had with unions involved; and the measures he will take to replace these jobs. [14621/05]

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of major public concern, namely, the urgent necessity for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to make a statement to the House outlining what representations he has made to the British Government regarding the radioactive leak which occurred at the Thorp plant at Sellafield on 18 April;...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Part of the nation.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Not everyone voted.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Go on.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Many had no vote. The Government was not elected.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Only in name. The people of counties Tyrone, Armagh and Antrim did not vote. We were not elected by the nation.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Go on. We will tackle the Minister on this issue later.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I know it.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Tá brón orm, Deputy O'Shea. I wish to reply to a number of issues raised by the Minister. I did not raise any issue as this is the first time to speak on this amendment. I accept the Minister's assurances that Galway West will not accept any beneficial treatment from this fund while he is the incumbent in his ministerial office. From what I am aware of his dealings in regard to CLÁR and a...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: That was the love-in, so to speak. In terms of this legislation, the Minister referred to there being full accountability to this House. We cannot get a straightforward answer to a question on the Order of Business or to a parliamentary question, whether a priority or oral question, from a Minister at Question Time. Accountability is extremely limited. I do not see evidence of it. That is the...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: That is the subject of the amendment.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I find Deputy O'Shea's way is a straightforward way to proceed and I support that approach. I hope the Minister will accept that view. I will deal with other substantive issues when we come to deal with a later amendment in the name of my party colleague.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: My party colleague who deals with this portfolio, Deputy Seán Crowe, is unavailable. I am standing in for him. There have not been so many republicans since Easter Week 1916 or perhaps 1918. It is great to see so many declaring themselves republicans now. I support the amendment. I find it strange that many important Bills cannot be brought forward because there is such pressure on the...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: It is unfortunate Ministers will not be held accountable in that regard. I commend Deputy O'Shea on the precise wording of the amendment. The Minister is defending the position by saying better administration of funds is needed, to which nobody objects. There is the prospect of the Government treating this fund as a bag of goodies, with Ministers prancing around the State doling out money,...