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Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Arthur Morgan: I thank the Labour Party for sharing time and for giving me the opportunity to address this important and tragic issue which, like most public representatives, I see first-hand among my most vulnerable constituents on almost a weekly basis at this time of year. It is apparent that low and average income households use a greater proportion of their income on daily necessities such as food,...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (1 Oct 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost of increasing all personal basic rates of social welfare at present set at €197.80 to €225. [32748/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (1 Oct 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost of increasing the qualified adult allowance to €157.50. [32749/08]

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (1 Oct 2008)

Arthur Morgan: While we certainly recognise that urgent action is needed to thwart the threat to the entire Irish economy, it is unfortunate that the banks will enjoy considerable relief on foot of the action about to be taken. It is clear that this Bill is far from perfect, as evidenced by the number of amendments tabled by the three Opposition parties. It is most unfortunate that those amendments are...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)

Arthur Morgan: I support amendment No. 1 put forward by the Labour Party. It is entirely reasonable that the Government should be asked to include a model of the scheme with this Bill and to outline at least a general guideline of the terms and conditions that will apply in any such schemes. We are giving the banks a blank cheque, but we are also giving the Minister a complete blank cheque. We have heard...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (1 Oct 2008)

Arthur Morgan: I have four amendments on this section. I will deal with the first fairly substantially and the others very fleetingly. Amendment No. 11 seeks to restrict the risk to Irish taxpayers from credit institutions which are headquartered in this State. There appears to be some level of confusion in relation to this matter and I look forward to some clarification from the Minister. The...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (30 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: My party understands that the Government needs to intervene to stabilise the financial system. The logic behind this move is to undermine the bear market and lead to investment in our banking system. This legislation is about more than the banks and I accept the point made in this regard by several speakers. It is about offering security to ordinary citizens, investors and Irish...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the orthopaedic unit at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, which serves the entire north-east region of Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath remains fully operational and is not closed for any period to make savings at the cost of patient care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32219/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the plans she has to intervene to address the crisis in dermatology services in the north-east Health Service Executive region in view of the chronic waiting list at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and further in view of the fact that St. James's Hospital in Dublin has been unable to accept patients, as heretofore, from outside...

Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (30 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount that would be saved were he not to pay into the National Pensions Reserve Fund in 2009. [32392/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be provided for construction of permanent school buildings at a school (details supplied) in County Louth; the reason funding has not been made available in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31914/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance the plans he has to increase taxes in view of the contraction in tax revenue, income and other taxes which were cut at a time when the tax receipts were bloated by the taxes related to consumption and construction. [31309/08]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (25 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Finance the annual revenue that would be raised from a 5% increase in deposit interest retention tax. [31583/08]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (25 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the proposals contained in the Programme for Government to cut income tax rates will undermine the State's ability to fund essential public services in view of recent economic developments which demonstrate the dangers inherent in an over-reliance on taxes related to construction and consumption. [31308/08]

Written Answers — Money Advice and Budgeting Service: Money Advice and Budgeting Service (25 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the funding received by MABS in 2007. [31584/08]

Written Answers — Money Advice and Budgeting Service: Money Advice and Budgeting Service (25 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if MABS have reported an increase in the numbers attending their advice services to date in 2008; and if her attention has been drawn to the funding or capacity shortages being experienced by the body. [31585/08]

Written Answers — Combat Poverty Agency: Combat Poverty Agency (25 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the annual budget allocated to the Combat Poverty Agency. [31586/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 142: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to introduce legislation regarding collective bargaining and agency workers. [30833/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 151: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the cuts she plans to make in her Department in 2009 to deal with the public finance shortfall. [30834/08]

Written Answers — Construction Sector: Construction Sector (24 Sep 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 174: To ask the Taoiseach the percentage and number of those who have lost their jobs in the construction sector in the past 12 months who are under 25 years of age; and the number of these who do not have a leaving certificate qualification. [30114/08]