Results 2,921-2,940 of 13,375 for speaker:Pat Rabbitte

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet sub-committee on drugs and social inclusion last met and when the next meeting is scheduled to be held. [17142/06]

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: On a point of order, who makes the decisions about grouping questions such as Questions Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive? While some of the questions before the Taoiseach concern the Cabinet sub-committee on Aer Lingus, two questions concern the Cabinet sub-committee on drugs. What is the rationale behind grouping such diverse subjects together? Perhaps many people will be using drugs by the time Aer...

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: If there was a necessity to put a Cabinet sub-committee in place, one would have thought it would at least be responsible for invigilating the implementation of the decisions arrived at in respect of an initial public offering. Market conditions are changing before our eyes. We can monitor the impact of the Air Berlin sale. Is the Taoiseach saying the sub-committee will not be reconvened...

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Does the Taoiseach have information on the extent of the deficit in the pension scheme? What commitments——

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Will the Taoiseach give the House an example of the inclusion issues other than drugs dealt with by the sub-committee? Can we expect new proposals in the area of that sub-committee's drugs preoccupation, given the fact that notwithstanding best efforts, the situation in this city and in——

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I am not asking the Taoiseach to discuss the substance of the sub-committee's meetings. Can we expect new initiatives given the worsening drug crisis in many urban centres due to the arrival of crack cocaine?

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I am not making a statement. I am framing a question. I am asking the Taoiseach——

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: If the Taoiseach strictly observed the Ceann Comhairle's rulings, all he would have to do in the House is stand up, say 11 May, 14 June, 25 October and sit down.

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: It has always been the practice that this exact framing of the question is a peg on which to ask some general questions of the Taoiseach rather than particular questions.

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I am asking a general question about the worsening drug situation in urban Ireland in particular.

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I am merely trying to ask the Taoiseach if the House can expect new measures or initiatives.

Departmental Bodies. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline the programme of work for the recently appointed task force on active citizenship; if the committee has yet met; if a deadline has been set for completion of its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16168/06]

Departmental Bodies. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I agree with the Taoiseach about pre-schools and primary schools in particular. Tribute is due to the teachers who do such a splendid job. I speak for some of the schools in my constituency where the commitment of teachers is remarkable. The Taoiseach is right about the schools. The difficulty is outside the school gate. We would be at least complacent to believe there are no problems outside...

Departmental Bodies. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I can see the makings of a new interview in this.

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: On 16 May 2006 I put down Parliamentary Questions No. 400 to 403, inclusive, to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform about a meeting or meetings he had with a private investigator in County Meath in his capacity as Minister. My questions were detailed but I received the following reply: I propose to take Questions Nos. 400 to 403, inclusive, together. I can confirm to the Deputy...

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: It is typical of the arrogance——

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: What is my redress as a Member of this House——

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: ——when I put down a legitimate question to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, detailing the matters I want answered, and receive a reply as contemptuous as this?

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: The Ceann Comhairle has ruled out Deputy Kenny because he was out of order. I was perfectly in order in putting down these questions but I received a contemptuous reply.

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: What are those ways?