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Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Amendment No. a1 refers to setting specific targets of 3.6 million Kyoto units per annum. I am offering the Minister some guidance, which he clearly needs, in terms of how to achieve this target. Rather than depending entirely on emissions trading, he should be specific. The amendment refers to a specific target. I urge the Minister to take this on board. I support the amendment. I am...

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: We are not suggesting that.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Once again I support Deputy Gilmore's amendment tabled on behalf of the Labour Party. It brings a measure of political accountability to the process and democratises it to some degree. It also engages public debate on the issue, since it is important that we maintain it in public view and discuss it regularly. It would be meritorious on all our parts.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: I support Deputy Gilmore and the Labour Party on this amendment because I wonder why the Minister might attempt to muzzle a public servant. What is the purpose of such censorship? I know a little about censorship, having powerful memories of section 31 of the Broadcasting Act 1960 and how it impinged on a significant swathe of opinion across the island. To seek to enshrine censorship in...

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: I was shocked.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: The traditions of this House certainly limit free speech.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: I will not attempt to follow Deputy Gilmore's contribution and bow to his seafaring experience.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: We did actually, but the Deputy is stretching things a bit.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: I will not wander into that territory or we will be here until the morning, although the guillotine may see to that.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Any person would be a better admiral than the one we are enjoying, or should I say enduring, at the moment because this Bill betrays a lack of vision, accountability and commitment. It represents a surrender to a single element by putting a financial burden around the necks of taxpayers. I commend Deputy Cuffe and the Green Party on these three amendments that could bring a level of...

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: We should have our heads examined for seeking re-election to this House when one's speaking time is guillotined every time one stands to speak and when legislation is not properly discussed and not understood by the public. I will not go on in this way or I will lose my seat in County Louth and I am under enough pressure.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: If this terrible Bill is the answer to the problem then it must be some problem. I commend Deputy Cuffe's amendments to the House.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Purchasing credits accounts for three quarters of policy.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: He is sleep-walking.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when or if the Government plans to institute an Oireachtas inquiry, as recommended by the European Parliament, to review Ireland's laws, procedures and practices in granting overflight or landing clearances to foreign aircraft, both State and civilian, in order to identify the way this or other states may have facilitated or participated...

Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the processes and timeframes involved for people here wishing to adopt a child from a non-EEA State; the reason for the very lengthy delays of up to four years in some cases; and if this process can be streamlined to eliminate these delays. [10643/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the decision was made to upgrade the proposed six slice CT scanner which was due to be installed and operational in Louth County Hospital by the 7 March 2007, as stated on 7 February 2007, to a 16 slice CT scanner as announced on 13 March 2007; the person who made the decision that the scanner should be upgraded; the criteria...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (22 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way she will ensure that all secondary level schools teach the relationships and sexuality education programme. [10805/07]

Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (22 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children who fail to make the transition from primary to secondary school. [10806/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Mar 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a place will be provided at the eating clinic, Clontarf, Dublin for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and when essential occupational therapy will be provided to this person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10926/07]