Results 4,041-4,060 of 4,363 for speaker:Arthur Morgan

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Deputy Ó Caoláin has asked a question.

Commissions of Investigation. (11 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Maybe we will get him back.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (11 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following matter of great public concern, namely, the urgent necessity for the Government to abandon its ludicrous plans to build incinerators at Ringaskiddy, Ringsend and Carranstown, and recognising the overwhelming opposition of communities throughout the State to incineration, the further need for the Government to...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: My party colleague who deals with this portfolio, Deputy Seán Crowe, is unavailable. I am standing in for him. There have not been so many republicans since Easter Week 1916 or perhaps 1918. It is great to see so many declaring themselves republicans now. I support the amendment. I find it strange that many important Bills cannot be brought forward because there is such pressure on the...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: It is unfortunate Ministers will not be held accountable in that regard. I commend Deputy O'Shea on the precise wording of the amendment. The Minister is defending the position by saying better administration of funds is needed, to which nobody objects. There is the prospect of the Government treating this fund as a bag of goodies, with Ministers prancing around the State doling out money,...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Part of the nation.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Not everyone voted.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Go on.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Many had no vote. The Government was not elected.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Only in name. The people of counties Tyrone, Armagh and Antrim did not vote. We were not elected by the nation.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Go on. We will tackle the Minister on this issue later.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I know it.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Tá brón orm, Deputy O'Shea. I wish to reply to a number of issues raised by the Minister. I did not raise any issue as this is the first time to speak on this amendment. I accept the Minister's assurances that Galway West will not accept any beneficial treatment from this fund while he is the incumbent in his ministerial office. From what I am aware of his dealings in regard to CLÁR and a...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: That was the love-in, so to speak. In terms of this legislation, the Minister referred to there being full accountability to this House. We cannot get a straightforward answer to a question on the Order of Business or to a parliamentary question, whether a priority or oral question, from a Minister at Question Time. Accountability is extremely limited. I do not see evidence of it. That is the...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: That is the subject of the amendment.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I find Deputy O'Shea's way is a straightforward way to proceed and I support that approach. I hope the Minister will accept that view. I will deal with other substantive issues when we come to deal with a later amendment in the name of my party colleague.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of major public concern, namely, the urgent necessity for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to make a statement to the House outlining what representations he has made to the British Government regarding the radioactive leak which occurred at the Thorp plant at Sellafield on 18 April;...

Written Answers — Survivors of Symphysiotomy: Survivors of Symphysiotomy (5 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 109: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she will meet with a group (details supplied); when commitments made to this group in October 2003 will be delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14605/05]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (5 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures which were taken by his Department to prevent the loss of 290 jobs at plants (details supplied) in Dublin and Greenore, County Louth; the contacts he has had with unions involved; and the measures he will take to replace these jobs. [14621/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 May 2005)

Arthur Morgan: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when an application for extension of two classrooms and a general purpose room will be approved for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; the stage of consideration this application is at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13954/05]