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Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: On the Adjournment.

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: On the Adjournment the only issue not addressed is the one that was raised.

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: The Minister will send in a junior Minister with four scripts for the four matters raised and they will read out the answers without even knowing the subject matter of what they are reading.

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: In his capacity as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform he met a private detective to dig dirt on the previous Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: When I put down a question on what transpired the Minister gives me a contemptuous reply and the Ceann Comhairle tells me to raise it on the Adjournment.

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: It does not suit me.

Oil Prices. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he intends to take to alleviate potential pressures on businesses and consumers caused by rising oil prices internationally and the knock-on effect on many other products, such as plastics and pharmaceuticals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18203/06]

Written Answers — Company Law: Company Law (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the recent liquidation of a construction firm (details supplied) who transferred its contracts of employment and commercial contracts to a sister company notwithstanding the fact that substantial sums of money were owed to the Revenue Commissioners, the Construction Industry Pension Fund...

Death of Staff Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I join the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, the Tánaiste and the leader of Fine Gael in adding words of sympathy on behalf of the Labour Party to the family of Ms Breda Courtney on her premature departure. I have known Ms Courtney for a long time, but only to say "hello" to. I agree with what Deputy Kenny has stated on the high standards met by the reporters in the Houses. I am very sad to hear of her...

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I get the impression the Tánaiste thinks it acceptable to strip the assets of a State company——

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: ——and the Taoiseach thinks it acceptable to steal them. I refer the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to rulings and precedents of the House. One example reads: "Members should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official, either by name or in such way as to make him identifiable, as he is defenceless against accusations made under privilege in the House".

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: That is a ruling which has been enforced on many occasions by predecessors of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Standing Order 58 reads: "A member shall not make an utterance in the nature of being defamatory and where a member makes such an utterance it may be prima facie an abuse of privilege, subject to the provisions of this Standing Order". It goes on to state the Ceann Comhairle should...

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I accept the Leas-Cheann Comhairle cannot be expected to answer for the non-intervention of the Ceann Comhairle. I give notice that I intend to raise the matter with him. It is an entirely inadequate response to indicate that the aggrieved person may make a written complaint to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. The Taoiseach, in the time-honoured tradition of the House, should come...

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Can I raise one matter with the Tánaiste? Before I do that, I join with colleagues in wishing the men of Munster well. I ask the Tánaiste to drop a note to the leaders of the Opposition if the Taoiseach has any appearances arranged to comment on the match on any channels.

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Given his Cork connections, he must have trotted around the Mardyke in the red jersey at some stage. He will by Saturday, in any event.

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: If there is a Setanta appearance lined up, the Tánaiste might let us know.

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: With regard to the democratic deficit now operating in the health services, has the Tánaiste any intention of introducing legislative amendments to the Health Act establishing the HSE, given that there is not just no element of democratic control but no element of democratic accountability? We cannot get answers within any kind of reasonable period on any issue of any significance. Will the...

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her Department was informed by the UK authorities regarding a recent anthrax outbreak on a farm in South Wales; the number of suspected cases of anthrax her Department has investigated during each of the past ten years; if any were confirmed; the anthrax outbreak contingency plan her Department has; if she will provide this Deputy...

Social Partnership. (23 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on developments since 4 April 2006 on the negotiations in regard to a possible new national agreement between the social partners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14871/06]

Social Partnership. (23 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the recent work of the National Economic and Social Council. [17143/06]