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Work Permits. (24 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Will the Minister accept that the lack of awareness among employees and employers of their obligations in that area is still an issue? Will he consider introducing a penalty points system with more aggressive penalties for employers who are frequent offenders in regard to abuse of employees?

Unemployment Levels. (24 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: This is not surprising. Sometimes the answers we receive do not relate to the questions asked.

EU Summits. (24 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the opt-out protocol on a fundamental rights charter that Ireland will sign up to if it ratifies the EU reform treaty. [18799/07]

Written Answers — Employment Regulations: Employment Regulations (23 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way he ensures that his Department's Labour Inspectorate ensure that contracted workers working in the south of Ireland but employed by employers based in the north of Ireland are paid the industry rates as outlined in the Employment Regulation Orders or the Registered Employment Agreements; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied) in County Louth will be processed; the expected period of time to complete the processing of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24829/07]

Aer Lingus Proposal. (18 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question : To ask the Minister for Transport the circumstances surrounding the fact that while officials within his Department were aware on 13 June 2007 of implications for the Shannon to Heathrow route of proposals from Aer Lingus management to establish a new base in Belfast, he maintains that he was not made aware of these matters until 27 July 2007; and if he will provide full details...

Aer Lingus Proposal. (18 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Will the Minister accept that it is normal practice for a Minister moving to a new Department to be given a briefing by the Civil Service on important matters within that Department? I assume the answer to that is "Yes" or "No". Was the Minister offered such a briefing? Did he ask for one, and if not, why? Did he discuss any matter related to Aer Lingus with officials in his Department...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: The implications of this matter could be profound indeed because had the Minister made himself aware of what was about to happen the prospects of a different outcome to the Aer Lingus decision are clear. We know that Ministers are not accountable because it has been evident in issues such as e-voting and other debacles, but on this occasion it is important that the Minister come before the...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Will the Tánaiste clarify the position regarding the criminal law defence of life and property Bill? The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian Lenihan, told the Irish Council for Civil Liberties this summer that the Government would not be proceeding with that Bill yet the legislative programme states the heads have been agreed. There are strong grounds for concern...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: I ask the Tánaiste to clarify the position regarding the Bill because there is no doubt that an unintentional——

Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: I agree with previous speakers and ask that time be afforded to this House today to allow the Minister to lay an explanation before the House. There are huge issues of accountability and around the decision-making processes in an organisation where the Government should ensure that strategic infrastructure is delivered, which it has not in this instance. The impetus for any type of balanced...

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (17 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of community care packages affected by funding freezes under Health Service Executive cuts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24060/07]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (17 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the timetable for the introduction of the community child care subvention scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24059/07]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (17 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA premises which are vacant in each county including the town in which each of the vacant premises is located. [24285/07]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (16 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 113: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the implications of the shortfall in projected tax receipts in terms of Government spending plans and in respect of promises contained within the programme for Government. [23653/07]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (16 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the failure of his Department to recognise the extent to which the economy was over dependent on the construction sector has meant that the Government was ill prepared for the consequences for the Exchequer of the contraction which is currently under way in that sector. [23652/07]

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (16 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the response of the British Foreign Secretary, Mr. David Miliband, to new evidence that there were many more cancer deaths from radioactive fall out from the Windscale/Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant in Britain than first thought; if the British Foreign Secretary explained the conduct of the then British Prime Minister in ordering a...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an application for naturalisation from a person (details supplied) in County Louth will be complete; the average time for processing naturalisation applications; the measures being introduced to expedite the processing of such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23263/07]

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, comhghairdeas mór and wish him well with his new portfolio. He faces a huge challenge, although he has made a good start by getting out and about and meeting the groups involved. Long may that closeness with the people at the coalface continue. The Minister has been most sincere in that endeavour. He has a huge area of responsibility, which...

Written Answers — Garda Inspectorate Reports: Garda Inspectorate Reports (9 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the third report of the Garda Inspectorate detailing a time-frame for the implementation of its key recommendations. [22513/07]