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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (9 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the opinion of BAOBAB, cited by himself, that female genital mutilation is not a genuine reason for applying for asylum abroad in view of the universal recognition that violence against women is a human rights issue and that female genital mutilation is a form of violence against women. [9763/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the anomalies surrounding the status of Somalis currently seeking asylum here. [9769/06]

Written Answers — Homeless Persons. : Homeless Persons. (8 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions he will be taking on foot of the publication of the independent review of the implementation of the Government's integrated and preventative homeless strategies; and the timetable for the implementation of the recommendations contained in this report in view of the fact that he has indicated that...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (8 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government whether he will seek to have the NESC report recommendations for a net increase of 73,000 units of social housing included in the new National Development Plan 2007-13, which is being prepared. [9439/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (8 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the consultation which has taken place in respect of the proposed grant aid package on renewable energy; the number of groups-companies which were involved; the name of each; and when he expects to publish the package of grant aid. [9620/06]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (8 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of inspections which were carried out in each of the past five years to assess compliance of employers with the provisions of the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act 1996; and the number of prosecutions in each of those years for non-compliance with the provisions of this Act. [9668/06]

Lourdes Hospital Inquiry: Statements (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I welcome Judge Harding Clark's report. I particularly welcome the frankness of the report. It is clear that Judge Harding Clark did not pull any punches in constructing the report and outlined the case elaborately. It unveils a nightmare that will torment families and women, in particular, in the whole north east region for many decades. The report refers to a culture of authoritarianism in...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (7 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the new Bus Átha Cliath timetable which proposes to trim routes to west Tallaght supposedly due to the roll-out of Luas which in reality is an optional service that does not run near these areas. [9200/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (7 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to deal with the prevention of tragedies in view of the ongoing carnage on roads here. [9162/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (7 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if protective clothing will be issued to home help and home support persons employed by Health Service Executive; if they will be issued with medical soap and proper aprons; and her plans to issue uniforms and identity badges to these employees. [8984/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (2 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 38: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a full audit of the number of acute hospital beds in use in the public health system and of the number required to meet patient needs will be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8461/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of acute hospital beds here currently closed due to inadequate staffing, inadequate funding, ongoing renovations and repairs and other reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8462/06]

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: This is brief for the Deputy.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: I am extremely disappointed with the way this legislation has been stream-rolled through the House. The Minister of State acknowledged that a significant number of amendments were logical and would have been beneficial but they were not accepted. I am afraid we are handing over the entire grocery trade to big business at the expense of small traders. Nobody will contest the theories on...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: Spot on.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: At what cost?

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: And others.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: None.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: We did not put it on the record.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Arthur Morgan: How does the Minister of State know that?