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Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: It is ironic that when unions consider industrial action they are required by law to hold a ballot on the issue but that with regard to selecting a representative there is no such requirement. In terms of consistency, the minimum requirement should be an election.

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I move amendment No. 3: In page 3, to delete line 29. This amendment deals with the requirement to ensure that the Bill provides for collective consultation. It is because this is an important aspect of the Bill that I have proposed amendments to a number of areas. Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 deal with collective consultation and amendment No. 32 deals with collective representation.

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: A number of the amendments tabled by Deputy Howlin and myself are similar, which reflects recent representations and lobbying on the part of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. Amendment No. 4 is specific in terms of dealing with the issue of information. I appreciate that Deputy Howlin has just dealt with that subject but perhaps the Minister of State could explain why, if my amendment was...

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: On amendment No. 32, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, ICTU, was of the view that removing the section would render meaningless those parts of the legislation for communicating information to employees' representatives. There were concerns that some wayward communication methods, such as e-mail or text message, would replace direct or substantial communications.

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I move amendment No. 4: In page 4, to delete lines 19 to 22 and substitute the following: ""information" means the transmission by the employer to employee representatives of data in order to enable them to acquaint themselves with the subject matter under discussion;".

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I strongly support this amendment, which has already been debated on Committee Stage. I expect we will continue to debate the matter until it is resolved. It is not adversely affecting high flyers who are well able to look after themselves, such as people in RTE or elsewhere who are able to secure substantial salaries. It will affect people such as freelance journalists, however, and other...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps he has taken to address the concerns raised by the community sector regarding the national drugs strategy team since the resignation of a person (details supplied). [10776/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 128: To ask the Taoiseach the number of strikes related to union recognition in each of the past ten years; and the average duration of such strikes in each of those years. [10909/06]

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the percentage of phone masts, overall and in each county, which have been checked for signal strength and radiation output by the Communications Regulator since its establishment in 2002. [10615/06]

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of workdays that were lost in 2005 and in each of the previous five years, as a result of work related injuries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10724/06]

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage of employees employed in time limited contract jobs in 2005 and in each of the previous ten years. [10725/06]

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage of the workforce employed by temporary work agencies in 2005 and in each of the previous five years. [10726/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in the past 12 months he has received representations from trade unions, employers bodies or any other party in respect of the waiting time for cases in the Labour Court. [10860/06]

Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the ratio of labour inspectors to workforce in each of the past ten years. [10861/06]

Written Answers — Labour Court Staff: Labour Court Staff (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff employed by the Labour Court in each of the past ten years. [10863/06]

Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of inspections which have been carried out by the labour inspectorate in respect of compliance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 since its enactment; and the number of prosecutions for failure to comply with its provisions during the same period. [10864/06]

Written Answers — House Completions: House Completions (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 852: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the house completions in each of the past five years; the percentage of these each year which were social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10210/06]

Written Answers — House Completions: House Completions (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 853: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the house completions in each of the past five years; the percentage of these each year which were second homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10211/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Membership: Local Authority Membership (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 894: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that the Local Government Act 2001 requires elected members of local authorities to submit a summary of the proceedings of conferences attended to their respective councils. [10697/06]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (21 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 902: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received regular reports from the Private Residential Tenancies Board on registration of landlords, as he indicated to Dáil Éireann that he would be receiving in reply to parliamentary questions in December 2004; and the contents of the most recent report received. [10966/06]