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Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee (Resumed) (18 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I am happy to take this slot on behalf of my colleague, Deputy Ferris. I will concentrate my contribution on paragraph (d) of the motion, which deals with the validity of planning consents. It is timely to remind people of the ongoing consequences made of the so-called consent given to the Corrib gas pipeline. I use "so-called" because it is clear the pipeline does not have the consent of...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (18 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, to enable this House to direct the Minister for Health and Children to provide adequate facilities for children at Louth County Hospital, Dundalk where further paediatric services have been closed recently, thus denying children in the catchment area access to proper health care.

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (17 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage of jobs in County Donegal at present which are in the construction sector; and the percentage which are in the service sector. [32804/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the Department which will be re-locating to Carrick-on-Shannon under the Government's decentralisation scheme; the number of personnel expected to transfer; when such a move is expected to occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32600/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 78: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the application for permission to remain in the State by a person (details supplied) in County Louth. [32520/06]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (12 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs lost in Donegal in 2005 and to date in 2006; the percentage of jobs lost which were in the textile sector; and the retraining initiatives provided to workers made redundant including the number of those made redundant which have availed of retaining provided by the State. [32444/06]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (12 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage of jobs in Donegal at present which are in the textile sector and the percentage breakdown by sector of other jobs in County Donegal. [32445/06]

Industrial Development. (11 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: No, he has not. He opposes dangerous development.

Health and Safety Regulations. (11 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will recognise voluntary protection programmes such as the pilot one conducted by the Health and Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31642/06]

Health and Safety Regulations. (11 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: All workplaces should be models of good practice and leadership in terms of management but that is not the case. Does the Minister of State accept this is not the case partially because the inspectorate is inadequate? Until we get there, surely recognising schemes like voluntary protection programmes would encourage employers to move towards providing a better environment and better work...

Health and Safety Regulations. (11 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Is the Minister of State saying that when that evaluation takes place, he will seriously consider recognising the project?

Proposed Legislation. (11 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to bring corporate manslaughter legislation, based on the proposal made by the Law Reform Commission, before the Houses of the Oireachtas in view of the fact that there were 73 workplace fatalities in 2005 and 42 to date in 2006. [32165/06]

Proposed Legislation. (11 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Will the Minister of State consider a Bill that includes the Law Reform Commission's wording on corporate manslaughter? Does he object to its wording or to the concept of introducing legislation to deal with corporate manslaughter? Is the Minister of State aware that 73 people died in the workplace last year and that 42 died in the workplace so far this year? There were only 40 prosecutions...

Proposed Legislation. (11 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: We had a lengthy discussion on this subject, particularly during Committee Stage of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2005. Has the Minister of State had any contact with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in this regard? Does he regard this as part of his role in strengthening the legislation, which clearly needs to be strengthened given the 42 deaths that have...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the need for an increase in the fuel allowance in view of the increases in electricity and gas prices. [31812/06]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (10 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason there has been no progress report produced by the Commission on Status of People with Disabilities since 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31628/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on introducing tax relief on expenses incurred by parents of children with dyslexia; if he accepts that there are significant expenses incurred by these parents in health and education provision; and the way he will deal with this situation. [32009/06]

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (10 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of people with disabilities currently employed in the public sector. [31970/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has plans to provide a State-run treatment and after care centre in the north-east region for drug abusers and alcoholics; when these essential resources will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31516/06]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (10 Oct 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 567: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent to date by his Department on private consultants for their role in the implementation of each of the different regional waste management strategies. [31695/06]