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Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (28 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will bring forward standardised guidelines on the protection of sensitive data in view of the fact that over 120 data storage devices have been lost or stolen from departmental staff since 2002 and in view of the loss of lap-tops containing highly sensitive personal information on individuals lost by private...

Written Answers — Inquiries into Garda Activities: Inquiries into Garda Activities (28 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is confident that all the recommendations of the Morris tribunal will be implemented; and the timeframe within which this can be expected. [21066/08]

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (27 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 457: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the new national homeless strategy; if his Department has set a launch date for this strategy; when the launch date can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20976/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (27 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if financial provision was made by her Department for the appointment of a clinical auditor at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, in line with the recommendation of Judge Maureen Harding Clarke; when such provision will be made; the level of urgency attached to this appointment; when it will be filled; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a committee was set up to monitor the provision and spending of ancillary grants in schools; if such a committee has made a report on its findings; and if not, when it will do so. [20753/08]

Dispute in Irish Rail. (27 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: I acknowledge the inconvenience caused to the travelling public, whether they are travelling to work, social or sporting events, family meetings and the usual reasons people travel. We are acutely aware the LRC talks have been under way for less than three hours. We wish all those involved well and hope a positive outcome will be achieved this evening to allow people get back to work...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (27 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss the following matter of urgent national importance, namely, the need for all involved in the current round of pay talks to prioritise those on low pay, to accept that in the last pay talks the low paid fared least favourably and that their increases were first to be stripped away by inflation; to acknowledge the serious...

Twenty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: First Stage (27 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Tairgím: Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú. I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled the 29th Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008 and to provide for related matters.

Twenty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: First Stage (27 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Tairgím: "Go dtógfar an Bille in am Comhaltaí Príobháideacha." I move: "That the Bill be taken in private Members' time."

Standards in Public Office. (21 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: As I do not often contribute to Taoiseach's questions — my leader, Deputy Ó Caoláin, is usually responsible for doing so — I wish to take this opportunity to sympathise with those involved in the process every sitting day, including the Taoiseach. I wish all concerned well. I would also like to congratulate Deputy Pat Carey on his appointment as Chief Whip and Minister of State. I...

Standards in Public Office. (21 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: I take it from the Taoiseach's reply to Deputy Kenny that the Government intends to proceed with the Ethics in Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007. When might it proceed, particularly in light of comments to the media yesterday by Deputy Cuffe who said that the Green Party would be looking for more transparency and a lowering of the threshold rather than an increase in the threshold in the...

Commemorative Events. (21 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Is the Taoiseach aware that the all-party committee established to prepare for the centenary of the Easter Rising in 2016 has not met during the period of this Dáil? Will he arrange a meeting of that committee to be held because there is a significant number of events worthy of commemoration, both for the remainder of this year and in 2009. Some of them have been alluded to but I am...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (21 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss the following matter of urgent national importance, namely, the refusal of British Telecom, which has bases throughout this island, to negotiate with trade union representatives for its workers in the south of Ireland while willingly dealing with representatives for its northern and British workers; the double standards...

Written Answers — Parental Leave: Parental Leave (20 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount it would cost annually to provide paid paternity leave for two weeks at a flat rate of 60% of the average industrial wage. [19466/08]

OECD Report on Public Service Reform: Statements (20 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this debate. Discussion of public service reform cannot be used as a euphemism for cuts in the public sector. Past experience has made people justifiably concerned that this is what the Government is really getting at when it speaks of public service reform. A discussion on public service reform is needed, but it must be about how the State can deliver...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (20 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss an issue of national importance, namely, the unacceptable situation whereby school secretaries and caretakers are receiving disparate rates of pay — some would say they are desperate rates of pay; the fact that these workers, if they are not covered by the Department of Education and Science's 78-79 scheme, are, in many...

Democratic Process in Zimbabwe: Motion (15 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: I welcome the motion, which Sinn Féin will support, and I congratulate the Members who put the issue on the Dáil agenda. My party welcomes the acknowledgement of the importance of the African Union and the South African Development Community taking a lead in the search for a peaceful solution. Zimbabwe's history of colonisation and oppression at the hands of Britain means it is all too...

Democratic Process in Zimbabwe: Motion (15 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: However, I am disappointed no room was found in the motion to commend the efforts of ordinary workers in South Africa and Mozambique on their actions in support of human rights in Zimbabwe. Dock workers in the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union refused to unload a weapons shipment bound for Zimbabwe at the end of April and the International Transport Workers Federation was...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she has plans to introduce paid paternity leave. [18566/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 May 2008)

Arthur Morgan: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in view of the economic climate, all aspects of Transport 21 will be delivered and within the timeframe set out in the plan. [17433/08]