Results 541-560 of 4,363 for speaker:Arthur Morgan

Departmental Properties (12 May 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Please do.

Departmental Properties (12 May 2010)

Arthur Morgan: If the Minister of State and his predecessors had done their job right that phase of the Irish freedom struggle would have been unnecessary. They did not do their jobs and, therefore, it was necessary.

Departmental Payments (12 May 2010)

Arthur Morgan: When does the Minister expect Departments to be in compliance with the 15-day payment requirement? Will some continue to default into the foreseeable future?

Departmental Payments (12 May 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Is 79% of payments acceptable?

Departmental Payments (12 May 2010)

Arthur Morgan: I would like to see the Minister's league tables.

Job Losses (12 May 2010)

Arthur Morgan: The Government took a different view in the case of the banks.

Proposed Legislation (12 May 2010)

Arthur Morgan: I wish the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation well in his new portfolio and congratulate him on his appointment. I look forward to many battles together - although I hope those will not be necessary and we can do business as well.

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (6 May 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 22: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether the recent low uptake of science subjects by secondary school students is a direct result of cutbacks in this field which included the removal of the annual grant to support the teaching of physics and chemistry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18317/10]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (6 May 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 25: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether it is appropriate for children in vocational education committee schools to be segregated during religious instruction; if she will reverse this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18318/10]

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (6 May 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Finance the proposed reduction, by sector, in public sector numbers targeted in the draft public service agreement. [18499/10]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 May 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance the arrears that will benefit from pensions funds foregone by former officeholders of the Houses of the Oireachtas; if it will be ring-fenced or if same will go to the general Exchequer; if these funds will be reclaimed by former officeholders in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17852/10]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (5 May 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans for the two community development projects (details supplied) in the Donegal Gaeltacht in view of the fact that proposals have been submitted to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18077/10]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (29 Apr 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the delay in paying REPS 4. [16700/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (29 Apr 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made in relation to the jobseeker's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17408/10]

Public Service Reform. (28 Apr 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Does the Minister intend to prioritise any area for change in the public sector? Is there any specific sector which should be prioritised for management change, for example, the HSE, which was cited by Deputy Burton just now? We are aware the Taoiseach once characterised the Department of Health and Children as Angola. Should the Minister, therefore, prioritise the HSE for change?

Public Service Reform. (28 Apr 2010)

Arthur Morgan: It was the Taoiseach, not me.

Personal Debt (28 Apr 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Does the Minister accept that it seems to be the case that almost all of those who find themselves in mortgage arrears would like to reach agreements with the financial institutions involved? I hope any scheme that is proposed will take cognisance of that fact and try to facilitate those involved. In some areas of my constituency, there is a three-month waiting list to meet the Money Advice...

Personal Debt (28 Apr 2010)

Arthur Morgan: The Minister knows the rest.

Fiscal Policy. (28 Apr 2010)

Arthur Morgan: I thank the Minister for his reply. How rigorously will the banks' lending practices be scrutinised by Government to ensure that they are meeting their obligations and commitments? Is the Minister aware of another problem which is about to occur regarding lending by banks? The chief executive officer of Bank of Ireland, Mr. Richie Boucher, pronounced earlier this week that Bank of Ireland...

Fiscal Policy. (28 Apr 2010)

Arthur Morgan: My question was on the concerns regarding the banks increasing their lending rates to business to such an extent that it would be unaffordable. Can or will the Minister do anything about that in the event that it occurs?