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Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I strongly support the amendment. It is a core and fundamental democratic principle that decisions of the board should be reported and placed on the public record for inspection. Far too often we have had this carry on, where well qualified inspectors make lengthy and detailed reports, but the board seems to overturn them on a whim. Of course, it must operate to the dictates of Government...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: The Minister is closing it down.

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (4 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the fact that literacy and numeracy difficulties among pupils are still a matter of concern; and the way in which she proposes to deal with same. [25810/06]

Written Answers — Learning Initiatives: Learning Initiatives (4 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the efforts which are being made to ensure the wider roll-out of work based learning initiatives; and if she plans to address the need for a coherent strategy in the area. [25809/06]

Written Answers — Employment Levels: Employment Levels (4 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 142: To ask the Taoiseach the number of people residing here who are in employment in the Six Counties; and the number of people who reside in the Six Counties who are in employment here, both overall and by county of residence or location of employment. [25941/06]

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (4 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the EU Directives regarding the quality of waste water issued to seas in Member State coasts; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that these Directives are being breached every day at Carlingford Lough, County Louth by Louth County Council through discharges...

Written Answers — Inward Investment Strategy: Inward Investment Strategy (4 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress that has been made to date in respect of negotiations with the Northern Ireland Office regarding the development of a single inward investment strategy for the whole island; and when it is expected such a strategy will be in place. [25627/06]

National Wage Agreement: Statements. (5 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I wish to share time with Deputies Finian McGrath, Connolly and Sargent.

National Wage Agreement: Statements. (5 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I am extremely disappointed with the amount of time that has been allocated for the discussion on this partnership deal. It would have taken several days to deal adequately with this issue. In his address, the Taoiseach said that some people who are critical of the agreement have no alternatives to offer, but he is wide of the mark. People such as myself are critical of the current social...

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Why not? That is not like the Minister.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I will begin by expressing my support for the republican wing of the Progressive Democrats in the struggle for the leadership of the party. It is not exactly my own brand of republicanism but I have heard the Minister proclaim it loudly on many occasions. Unlike mine, it is not anchored in the 1916 Proclamation. We have differences but given that the Minister's leader has never proclaimed any...

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: On behalf of my colleague, Deputy Ó Snodaigh, I will support amendments Nos. 1 and 2 but I have difficulties with some of the other amendments. We recognise the urgent need for reform of the Judiciary and we support judicial discretion over sentencing outcomes. We also acknowledge that the Minister is not introducing absolute mandatory minimum sentencing but he is introducing minimum...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of the fact that the reason for the slow roll-out of broadband services in this state has been due to the lack of investment by the private sector in the necessary infrastructure to deliver broadband to all areas, he will admit that privatisation in this sector has been a disaster; and if he will...

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: The motion brought forward by the Government regarding the privatisation of Aer Lingus is an absolute insult not only to the general public but also and especially to the Aer Lingus staff who have been invaluable in building up the company. They have been internationally commended for building up the airline as one of the foremost airlines globally and for their major contribution in...

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: The Aer Lingus pensioners also need to be looked after. They paid through the nose in huge taxation throughout their working lives and now at the time when they most need some financial support the Government is letting them down and it should not be tolerated.

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: In light of the switch that has taken place, can the Acting Chairman confirm that the Government is so ashamed of this grubby deal that it is not putting up speakers to fill its slots?

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (6 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 798: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department's submission in respect of the new National Development Plan 2007-2013, which is currently being prepared, contains proposals in relation to the establishment of an all-Ireland environmental protection agency; and if such a proposal was not included, if he would support such a body. [27666/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (27 Sep 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: that this House instructs the Minister for Health and Children to immediately lift the ban on recruitment to key positions in the health service as it is causing untold hardship to patients and staff. The Minister has demonstrated complete incompetence in this portfolio.

National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2006)

Arthur Morgan: It is appropriate that this Bill is being debated at a time when the multinationals that control all our oil and gas reserves are attempting to impose an unwanted terminal on the people of north Mayo. It is also worth recalling that the Government sought to use two inadequate reports on the safety of the Corrib pipeline to justify that project proceeding against the wishes — as was proven...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the discussions she has had with the Health Service Executive in relation to the development of acute hospital services in the north east region, including the recommendations of the teamwork report, Improving Safety and Achieving Better Standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29605/06]