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Written Answers — Maternity Leave Provisions: Maternity Leave Provisions (17 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will introduce legislation to increase maternity leave entitlements in the State to 26 weeks paid and 26 weeks unpaid leave in view of the severe difficulties faced by working mothers due to the lack of available and affordable child care. [12176/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (17 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the EU directive on the necessity for proper sewage treatment plants to ensure pollution-free shellfish will be implemented; the role his Department has in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16217/05]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (17 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is planned to provide a new Garda station at Dromad, County Louth; the location of the new station; if land has been acquired for this purpose; and when work will commence on the construction of the new station. [15922/05]

Written Answers — Post-Leaving Certificate Courses: Post-Leaving Certificate Courses (17 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will implement the findings of the McIver report which her Department commissioned on the PLC sector. [16155/05]

Written Answers — Post-Leaving Certificate Courses: Post-Leaving Certificate Courses (17 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will consider increasing significantly the number of teaching staff for Drogheda Institute of Further Education (details supplied). [16156/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (17 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an additional teacher will be allocated to a school (details supplied) in County Louth; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are now 16 children awaiting places at this school; and if she will take measures to alleviate the chronic suffering of these children and their parents. [16235/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (17 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 396: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when sewage treatment will be provided at Omeath, County Louth; the locations at which raw sewage is currently being pumped into Carlingford Lough; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16238/05]

Property Management. (18 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether inadequate legislation in respect of the management of apartment complexes in the private sector, including in the community and voluntary sector, is a serious matter which must be addressed as a matter of urgency in light of the growing number of such developments particularly in the...

Property Management. (18 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Does the Minister of State agree that regulation of the management of apartment complexes is as necessary as regulation of the private rented sector? If apartment living is to become a viable option for the future, people must be assured that the management companies of such complexes will be accountable and will not be permitted to introduce extortionate management fees, as is the case...

Property Management. (18 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Some of what the Minister of State said is correct. I look forward to the report of the working group from the Law Reform Commission. Will the Government implement whatever recommendations the working group makes? Will the Minister of State commence an assessment of these problems?

Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (18 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 135: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement regarding the representations he has made to the British Government concerning the radioactive leak which occurred at the THORP plant at Sellafield on 18 April 2005. [16515/05]

Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Bill 2005: Second and Subsequent Stages. (19 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: The Deputy will be thrown out of his home.

Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Bill 2005: Second and Subsequent Stages. (19 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Deputy Ó Caoláin outlined Sinn Féin's position on this legislation on the Order of Business this morning. Sinn Féin will not oppose the Bill because it understands that it is urgently needed. I acknowledge that the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment contacted Opposition spokespersons yesterday evening to brief those of us who were able to attend the meeting. The Minister and...

Aer Lingus: Motion. (24 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: The decision to privatise Aer Lingus is scandalous, as Deputy Crowe outlined. It has the ability to seriously undermine the long-term strategic interests of this State. The decision is a slap in the face to the employees who are working to sustain the company's growth and profitability. This decision to sell a majority share in the State airline has been accurately described by SIPTU's...

Written Answers — Illegal Dumping: Illegal Dumping (24 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the fact that his Department announced a £3 million grant to a company (details supplied) in County Louth in May 1999 and also granted a foreshore licence to the same company at a time when complaints of illegal dumping by this company were being considered by his Department,...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (24 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the financial assistance which is available towards fees and maintenance to enable a person complete their studies (details supplied). [17244/05]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (25 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the necessity for the House to debate the report of the National Economic and Social Council on housing, which was published in December 2004; the necessity for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to make a statement to the House whether he has completed his...

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Almost.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Exactly. That is the answer.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Exactly.