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Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: It is a procedural issue.

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: A Cheann Comhairle, if you give me a lift to Dundalk this evening in that car I could help you to sort out these matters very quickly.

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: I have two questions on legislation. The first refers to the qualification, education and training Bill. Will the Tánaiste underwrite the funding necessary for approximately 100 former SR Technics workers to get positions? The DIT informed those people in an e-mail last night that, unfortunately, the proposed accelerated programme on engineering systems maintenance is not going ahead as...

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Will the Tánaiste underwrite the funding of those positions now-----

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: -----so that those workers can implement a central plank of Government policy which we are always told about in this House, namely, upskilling and training? Will the Tánaiste give an undertaking that she will underwrite that course forthwith because the DIT simply cannot?

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: The legislation is promised but we cannot wait for the Ministers to filibuster on this. Will the Tánaiste underwrite those courses? Is she going to answer that question?

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: I do not wish to test your skills, a Cheann Comhairle, which I know are excellent, but I call on the Tánaiste to answer this important question. Approximately 100 ex-SR Technics workers are depending on that support. Their social welfare is about to run out and they will not qualify for that course.

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Will the Tánaiste give an answer?

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Let the record show that the Tánaiste is ignoring that question. She regularly cites it as a central plank of Government policy-----

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: -----but she is choosing to completely ignore it. It is a disgrace.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (18 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss the following matter of urgent national importance, namely, the need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to give an undertaking to the House that she will immediately underwrite the applications from former SR Technics employees for third level education courses, while they await...

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (17 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 89: To ask the Taoiseach the percentage of persons under 25 years that are unemployed, as per the most recent quarterly national household survey, that previously worked in construction; the percentage of persons under 25 years that are on the live register who previously worked in construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8209/10]

Written Answers — Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Globalisation Adjustment Fund (17 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 90: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will report on her application for funding under the European globalisation adjustment fund for former employees at a company (details supplied); the additional information sought by the European Commission; if this information has been sent to the Commission; when a decision will be made on this...

Written Answers — Unemployment Statistics: Unemployment Statistics (17 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 91: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of persons from an information technology-related profession registered with FÁS; the breakdown of the professions on a county basis in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8266/10]

Written Answers — Unemployment Statistics: Unemployment Statistics (17 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of persons from the teaching profession registered with FÁS; the breakdown of the professions, for example, primary school teachers, secondary school teachers on a county basis in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8267/10]

Written Answers — Unemployment Statistics: Unemployment Statistics (17 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of persons from a construction related profession registered with FÁS; the breakdown of the professions, for example, builders, plumbers, electricians on a county basis in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8268/10]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Reform: Banking Sector Reform (17 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to a third banking force; the discussions he has had with the banking sector regarding same; his views on whether a third banking sector would enhance confidence in the sector and competitiveness throughout the economy; his further views on whether there is a role for, or is he proposing to have discussions with a...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons working in each social welfare office in County Donegal in tabular form in 2009; and the number of persons working in each social welfare office in County Donegal in tabular form in 2010. [8254/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons working in each social welfare office in County Donegal who are on long-term or maternity leave as and from February 2010 in tabular form. [8255/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Feb 2010)

Arthur Morgan: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of temporary positions in each social welfare office in County Donegal which have been filled as a result of long-term or maternity leave as of February 2010. [8256/10]