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Aircraft Search and Inspection. (13 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I refer the Minister to a statement from Deputy Ciarán Cuffe of the Green Party, in which he said that this change of policy represents a sea change in the Government's approach. I listened carefully to the Minister's reply but it was hard going. Why is Deputy Cuffe so excited? What does this mean? Will there be random searches and inspections of the aircraft concerned? Is that what the...

Aircraft Search and Inspection. (13 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: To summarise, nothing has changed. As far as the random search and inspection of traffic through Shannon Airport in respect of the possibility of extraordinary rendition is concerned, nothing has changed. However, the Government is examining changing the air navigation Acts, perhaps. Is that the position?

Aircraft Search and Inspection. (13 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: The remarks about golfers and racehorses are very interesting.

Aircraft Search and Inspection. (13 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: That will not bring much comfort to Deputy Cuffe and the Green Party. I revert to what I suspect Deputy Cuffe is interested in, that is, whether there will be any change to the practice at Shannon Airport. Do I correctly summarise the Minister by saying there has been no change, but there might be a change in the future, and that such a change will only occur if the Air Navigation Acts are...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (13 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the criticism made in the Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General regarding the fact that more than 200 Garda vehicles, purchased in 2006 at a cost of €3.8 million, were not put into service until 2008; if changes are planned to purchasing or commissioning procedures to...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (13 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action the Government will take arising from the two final reports from the Morris Tribunal, published on 7 October 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40162/08]

Gangland Crime: Motion (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: With the permission of the House, I wish to share my time with Deputies Ó Snodaigh, Upton and Costello. I have no doubt about Deputy Connick's sincerity when he tells the House the Government is dedicated to putting the crime bosses behind bars. Unfortunately, it has not been particularly successful up to the present. The Minister made his big play today in advance of this debate when he...

Gangland Crime: Motion (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Never mind the FOI — that is a complete diversion and the Minister knows it.

Gangland Crime: Motion (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Anyway, the Minister has published a Bill and it is entirely ambiguous, because all it appears to do is put on a statutory footing the existing powers of the Garda Síochána with regard to surveillance. Only in exceptional circumstances may gardaí use this evidence in court. Now that is really a three card trick, which does not advance us one whit. If this is the Minister's big...

Gangland Crime: Motion (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I would love to be able to support the Minister. He should not feel so upset about it.

Gangland Crime: Motion (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: The Minister is very narky. I was watching him on television last night and some of the questions were about the time he went off to London, to maintain JMSE, and keep it stum. He came back and said, in effect, that it had been Bertie's decision, not his. He is always so self-exculpatory. He should stay quiet for a minute. I did not interrupt him. The Minister tells me the Government...

Gangland Crime: Motion (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I was watching television last night and it is no wonder the people are wearying of the Government. I watched the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, and it was almost beyond belief. One would believe he was a new Fianna Fáil Opposition Deputy.

Gangland Crime: Motion (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: What did Deputy Ó Cuív say last night when asked about the question of gangland crime, and especially the problems in Limerick? He said, "The biggest blight in this country is bad planning". This was from a Fianna Fáil Minister, and it is almost beyond belief. Who is the cause of the sprawling housing estates we have built? Then he went on to say his solution was that he would seal off...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans for a rationalisation of State boards or bodies for which his Department has responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40951/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the cuts in services provided by or funded through his Department arising from Budget 2009 decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40950/08]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the decision to deport persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40727/08]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions initiated to date under section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006; the number of convictions secured; the number of cases pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40902/08]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions brought and convictions secured for an offence under section 9 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 in each year since its enactment; the number of such prosecutions that related to terrorist and to other serious crimes; if there are proposals to amend the law in order to keep...

Arbitration Bill 2008: Second Stage. (19 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I welcome the taking of Second Stage of the Arbitration Bill 2008. Alternative disputes resolution has been with us for a long time and is essentially based on the prior agreement of the parties to resolve their differences in a manner that conforms to the fundamental principles of justice. Alternative dispute resolution processes have emerged in the context of delays in the courts system....

Arbitration Bill 2008: Second Stage. (19 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I must keep an eye on democracy.