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Written Answers — Afforestation Programme. : Afforestation Programme. (6 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will support the extension of the remit of the Ombudsman to cover the activities of Coillte Teoranta; and if she will seek support for such a proposal. [14151/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following matter of urgent public concern: the necessity for the Minister for Health and Children to ensure there is no further downgrading of services at Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, and that paediatric accident and emergency facilities are restored immediately, thus ensuring a minimum health service for children...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I will be brief. I support the amendments before the House. I have not spoken so far in this debate because I am anxious to ensure that consideration of this legislation is completed this evening if at all possible. I support Deputy English's amendments.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I move amendment No. 11: In page 6, to delete lines 11 to 15 and substitute the following: ""(aa) 2 separate periods or a continuous period on the basis of one or two days per week until the 14 weeks entitlement is exhausted, (ab) employees (or their representatives) shall have the right to request more flexible Parental Leave arrangements than those provided under the Parental Leave Acts...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I reject and refute what the Minister of State has just said. Amendment No. 11 provides specifically for the employer who can produce a compelling business case to be exempt from the terms of the flexibility on the basis of what we have already said in the course of this debate. By not accepting this amendment, in effect, the Minister of State is protecting wayward employers who deserve no...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: My party was approached.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: It probably does not see the need when it has made the case to the Opposition spokespersons. That is an indictment of the Minister of State more than of us.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: It is odd that the trade union movement did not approach the Minister of State then.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Did the Minister say a Unionist or a trade unionist?

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Did the Acting Chairman deal with amendment No. 14?

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Yes, because of amendmentNo. 11.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I am pleased that this legislation has passed all Stages in this House. I noted a significant level of co-operation and constraint on this side of the House to ensure this happened. I was tempted to call a vote at one stage but we wanted to see it dealt with and I am pleased it has been. A phrase used in Louth and Meath would accurately describe the Bill as being middling enough legislation...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Finance the enforcement procedures which exist in respect of the obligation on employers to issue a P45 to employees when they leave a job; if his attention has been drawn to a growing number of instances where employers have refused to issue a P45 to employees when they leave their employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15292/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the training given to labour inspectors before taking up their duties; and if they receive training in employment law. [15080/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the average length of service of labour inspectors. [15081/06]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the continuing high levels of workplace accidents and deaths, he is satisfied that the requirements to bring the safety statement to the attention of employees and to provide training is being fully complied with. [15082/06]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (25 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the expected date of publication of regulations regarding the drug testing of employees as provided for in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2005. [15294/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 136: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she is taking to increase the number of occupational therapists and speech and language therapists available to meet the needs of children with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15487/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (27 Apr 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether this State's laws governing immigration-related detention do not fully conform with international human rights standards; and, if so, the steps he intends to take to rectify this situation. [15683/06]

Leaders' Questions. (3 May 2006)

Arthur Morgan: He has not put the question on the record.