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Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (27 Sep 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 940: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his Department's position in respect of voluntary protection programmes in the field of health and safety at work; and if he or his Department have made a commitment to recognise such programmes in workplaces here. [28510/06]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (27 Sep 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 1036: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of revenue which would be raised on an annual basis if the two per cent health contribution within PRSI was raised to five per cent. [29851/06]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (27 Sep 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 1037: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of additional revenue which would be raised on an annual basis if employers PRSI was returned to its pre-budget 2002 rate of 12 per cent. [29853/06]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (27 Sep 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 1038: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of additional revenue which would be raised on annual basis if the employee PRSI cut-off ceiling was removed. [29854/06]

National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2006)

Arthur Morgan: It is appropriate that this Bill is being debated at a time when the multinationals that control all our oil and gas reserves are attempting to impose an unwanted terminal on the people of north Mayo. It is also worth recalling that the Government sought to use two inadequate reports on the safety of the Corrib pipeline to justify that project proceeding against the wishes — as was proven...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (27 Sep 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: that this House instructs the Minister for Health and Children to immediately lift the ban on recruitment to key positions in the health service as it is causing untold hardship to patients and staff. The Minister has demonstrated complete incompetence in this portfolio.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (6 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 798: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department's submission in respect of the new National Development Plan 2007-2013, which is currently being prepared, contains proposals in relation to the establishment of an all-Ireland environmental protection agency; and if such a proposal was not included, if he would support such a body. [27666/06]

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: The motion brought forward by the Government regarding the privatisation of Aer Lingus is an absolute insult not only to the general public but also and especially to the Aer Lingus staff who have been invaluable in building up the company. They have been internationally commended for building up the airline as one of the foremost airlines globally and for their major contribution in...

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: The Aer Lingus pensioners also need to be looked after. They paid through the nose in huge taxation throughout their working lives and now at the time when they most need some financial support the Government is letting them down and it should not be tolerated.

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: In light of the switch that has taken place, can the Acting Chairman confirm that the Government is so ashamed of this grubby deal that it is not putting up speakers to fill its slots?

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Why not? That is not like the Minister.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I will begin by expressing my support for the republican wing of the Progressive Democrats in the struggle for the leadership of the party. It is not exactly my own brand of republicanism but I have heard the Minister proclaim it loudly on many occasions. Unlike mine, it is not anchored in the 1916 Proclamation. We have differences but given that the Minister's leader has never proclaimed any...

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: On behalf of my colleague, Deputy Ó Snodaigh, I will support amendments Nos. 1 and 2 but I have difficulties with some of the other amendments. We recognise the urgent need for reform of the Judiciary and we support judicial discretion over sentencing outcomes. We also acknowledge that the Minister is not introducing absolute mandatory minimum sentencing but he is introducing minimum...

National Wage Agreement: Statements. (5 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I wish to share time with Deputies Finian McGrath, Connolly and Sargent.

National Wage Agreement: Statements. (5 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I am extremely disappointed with the amount of time that has been allocated for the discussion on this partnership deal. It would have taken several days to deal adequately with this issue. In his address, the Taoiseach said that some people who are critical of the agreement have no alternatives to offer, but he is wide of the mark. People such as myself are critical of the current social...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of the fact that the reason for the slow roll-out of broadband services in this state has been due to the lack of investment by the private sector in the necessary infrastructure to deliver broadband to all areas, he will admit that privatisation in this sector has been a disaster; and if he will...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Whatever about Scottish legislation, the legislation before us does not set a good precedent. The Minister should reflect seriously on this, as it will be too late to reflect on it in the coming days or after 9.30 p.m. Amendment No. 77 tries to strengthen the need for the board to seek further information. This is in keeping with the amendment which has just been defeated which proposed to...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I strongly support the amendment. It is a core and fundamental democratic principle that decisions of the board should be reported and placed on the public record for inspection. Far too often we have had this carry on, where well qualified inspectors make lengthy and detailed reports, but the board seems to overturn them on a whim. Of course, it must operate to the dictates of Government...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: The Minister is closing it down.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Jul 2006)

Arthur Morgan: In preparing and debating amendments, there is a general expectation that if the amendment improves the legislation, it will be accepted. In my time in the House, fewer than half a dozen Opposition amendments have been accepted, demonstrating how the Government ignores the opportunity to improve legislation. In this legislation, the Government is running roughshod not just over Opposition...