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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (21 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, the necessity for the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to take immediate steps to alleviate the scandalous situation at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where 21 patients were lying on trolleys in corridors this morning and the need for this House to declare its...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Report Stage. (16 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: In rising to support this amendment, I also acknowledge the willingness of the Minister to allow it to be discussed. I hope that he accepts the amendment because Deputy Gilmore made a clear and well researched point on the difference between the census report and the preliminary report. The census report usually extrapolates other information besides the population. The initial preliminary...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (15 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has read the recent British Council for Science and Technology report on future energy strategies; his views on the ramifications of the report for the Irish energy market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19986/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the denial to An Post workers of full backdated wage increase under the terms of Sustaining Progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19968/05]

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (15 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I share the reservations expressed by the previous speaker. While I accept the Minister of State's argument as it applies to an office environment or similar passive setting which does not generally change from year to year, I am concerned by the use of the word "significant". For example, an employer in the chemical industry could decide that a change is not significant. How will the...

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (15 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: The Minister of State has accepted a considerable number of amendments which have significantly strengthened the Bill. Although the proposal to introduce a regulation to address issues such as the definition of the word "significant" is reasonably fair, provided it can be introduced quickly, the Minister of State reinforces my point in indicating that this will be done as soon as possible and...

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (15 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: It is unfortunate the Minister of State did not go that extra bit in this instance and take on board the sentiment of the amendments on Report Stage in the names of myself and Deputy Howlin. Furthermore, it is unfortunate the Minister did not accept some kind of amendment pertaining to the issue of testing for intoxicants as had been discussed at length on Report Stage. That is a source of...

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (15 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I did not expect a reply.

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (15 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: This is a useful addition, particularly the inclusion of the definition of "project". On a related question, will the Minister of State indicate when the regulations might be updated and when that process might be completed?

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (15 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: It was a useful amendment and I appreciate the Minister of State taking that on board. I do not want to praise him too much in case I get him into trouble. However, it is certainly a change to see so many amendments being accepted right across the board. That is something Members on this side of the House all appreciate.

Hazardous Substances. (14 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I welcome the opportunity to raise this issue with the Minister. Several issues regarding the presence of previously unidentified quantities of asbestos at domestic dwellings have been brought to my attention in recent weeks. Asbestos poses serious health risks. There is an onus on the Minister of State to ensure that all possible measures are taken to protect the people of the State from the...

Hazardous Substances. (14 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Will the ENFO leaflet be amended to indicate this is present in ESB circuit board boxes?

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (14 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the situation which occurred at Louth County Hospital in Dundalk on 30 May 2005; and the reason efforts were not made to accommodate those patients in beds. [19227/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (14 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 201: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the situation which occurred at Louth County Hospital in Dundalk on 31 May 2005 whereby five female patients had to spend the night on trolleys while there were five empty beds available in an eight person male ward; and if the Health Service Executive will instruct hospitals to take measures to...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue which would be raised on an annual basis if his Department was to implement the recommendation contained in the NESC report on housing regarding a separate tax on second homes if such a tax was set at an annual rate of 0.5% of the value of the second home. [19063/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the State in terms of lost revenue of Section 23 tax relief in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19278/05]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (14 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of funding which is required to implement the recommendations of the coastal study on the Dodder; the amount of funding which is required to improve the defence between London Bridge Road and Newbridge Avenue on the east side of the river; and if his Department will release this funding to Dublin City Council. [19452/05]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (14 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of funding which is being given to Dublin to improve its flood protection; and the criteria by which this is allocated. [19453/05]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (14 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax revenue raised by the financial services sector here for the Exchequer in each of the past five years. [19838/05]

Written Answers — Industrial Grants: Industrial Grants (14 Jun 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of money the IDA has received in grant repayments from a company (details supplied) in County Donegal following the huge job losses there; and the amount of money since reinvested in the Buncrana and Inishowen areas of County Donegal. [19569/05]