Results 4,201-4,220 of 13,375 for speaker:Pat Rabbitte

Social Inclusion. (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: With regard to the composition of the Cabinet sub-committee, does its remit cover the demand reduction side of the drugs issue or does it cover the supply side and criminal law as well?

Social Inclusion. (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: That is absolutely absurd.

Social Inclusion. (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I am asking about the remit of the sub-committee and the Ceann Comhairle is telling me with a straight face that the Taoiseach cannot outline to Dáil Éireann what is its role.

Social Inclusion. (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I did not ask the Taoiseach anything about what was discussed at the sub-committee.

Social Inclusion. (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I asked the Taoiseach whether the focus of the sub-committee is on demand reduction or whether drugs supply and criminal law considerations are also examined, having regard to the extent that the crime wave is driven by the proceeds——

Social Inclusion. (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: No, I am asking about the purview of the sub-committee.

Constitutional Amendments. (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he has plans for the holding of constitutional referenda during the remainder of the lifetime of the 29th Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1003/07]

Constitutional Amendments. (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I am apprehensive because, like a criminal law measure from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, this grows every time we discuss it. There are now seven items in this delicate area. Will the Taoiseach address the matter raised by Deputy Kenny, namely, the balance between parental rights and children's rights? Does the Taoiseach's work with experts lead him to believe that...

Constitutional Amendments. (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: There was a reference in one newspaper to a Government belief that it is not possible to hold the referendum before Easter. Is that the Government's position?

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I support the amendment proposed by the leader of Fine Gael. It is a modest request having regard to the enormity of the contents of the Moriarty report before the Dáil. It is unconscionable to allocate approximately ten minutes per year of inquiry to discussion of the report. The Moriarty tribunal has continued for more than nine years and it is proposed that we allocate 90 minutes to...

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: The All-Party Committee on the Constitution recommended the Government introduce legislation to address the rights of heterosexual and same sex couples rather than a constitutional amendment. Is it the intention of the Government to bring this forward this term?

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: The Ceann Comhairle is delaying proceedings.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: On today of all days, is the Ceann Comhairle suggesting that a lady would not recognise a nod from someone like himself?

Moriarty Report: Statements (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I record my thanks and appreciation, and that of my party, to Mr. Justice Moriarty and his team for this report. Tribunal reports are the end product of a tortuous process. All parties in this House are uneasy about that process, in particular about the delay and extraordinary expense involved, but much of that is due to the stonewalling and destructive tactics of those who have most to...

Written Answers — Communications Industry: Communications Industry (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his response to the report of the Committee of Public Accounts in regard to a project (details supplied) particularly in relation to findings in regard to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4120/07]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the recently published new seafood sector strategy, Steering a New Course; the amount of Government investment in the seafood sector that has been agreed to until 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5260/07]

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I support the motion for an amendment to the Standing Orders to allow the Government to clarify its position given that we have one version from the Tánaiste and another from the Taoiseach. Will the Minister clarify this position? I had always believed the Oireachtas or the Dáil could not stop a module that had already commenced.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I am just explaining why we are looking for——

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Deputy Kenny has proposed its extension to permit the Government——

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I saw you getting that advice, Sir. I remember many times when this side of the House proposed a change to Standing Orders and when it was, on occasion, accepted on the other side.