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Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I broadly support Deputy Ó Snodaigh's points. The powers that we are conferring here are being conferred not alone on the Garda Síochána but also on the Defence Forces and the Revenue Commissioners. It might at first glance appear questionable or odd that such powers are being conferred on the Defence Forces and the Revenue Commissioners but on reflection and following the Committee...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (24 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: The GSOC will be disappointed that it is being disadvantaged in its capacity to discharge its function vis-á-vis the Garda in this legislation. The commission may take some comfort from the Minister saying it is only a matter of timing and the body is so new that he does not want to extend the power at this stage. One may draw the inference from this that he may do so in the relatively...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (24 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 46: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of private dwelling units which have been offered for sale or rental in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25068/09]

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: That is like Albert Reynolds.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I have not seen anything like that since Albert Reynolds read the first few pages of the Beef Tribunal report and then stopped.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: There can be no question of the House adjourning for the summer without a debate on the most profound issue impacting on the lives of the people. To give fair notice, we will not co-operate with business for the rest of this session unless the Government makes a commitment that the IMF and OECD commentaries will be debated in this House.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: It is being evaded.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Martin, what is so funny?

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: What is so funny?

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: The Minister for Finance is the acting head of Government this morning. He has parcelled up and despatched the Tánaiste somewhere and that is fine but he is the acting head of Government. He has the authority to commit to a debate, not to come in here as some disinterested bystander and say he would welcome a debate. He is the Minister for Finance and the acting head of Government but one...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Did the Minister for Finance say earlier that the NAMA legislation will be published before the end of July?

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Will he indicate when the House will be reconvened to take it?

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I was surprised at why the amendment was necessary. If it were tabled by the Opposition, the Minister would say it is self-evident and not required in the Bill. I am not entirely clear on why it is necessary.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 13: In page 7, line 34, after "place" to insert the following: "and may authorise interference with private property for the purpose of installing or operating such surveillance device without the consent of the owner of such property". As I understand it, we are not conferring powers of surveillance on the Garda. It already has that power. We are seeking to regulate it...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: The purpose of my amendment No. 13 is not in any way to restrict the Garda Síochána in carrying out this function. On the contrary, what I have been seeking to do is to make clear for the avoidance of doubt that this particular issue would be protected. I will not press the issue but I am genuinely confused by the Minister's reply. The Minister says he is rejecting the amendment on...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I will do so.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 53: In page 16, between lines 35 and 36, to insert the following: "(i) the rights of the community and of the victim (if any) of the crime being investigated;". By moving this amendment, I am trying to strike a balance with the rights of the community and the victims of crime. We discussed this on Committee Stage and the Minister was of the view that it is adequately...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report and Finals Stages (Resumed) (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I agree with the sentiments expressed by the Minister and Deputy Flanagan. I will be glad to see the Bill enacted. The Minister has acknowledged its similarity to the Bill I published on behalf of the Labour Party out of the conviction that intelligence gathering by the Garda Síochána is the best way to deal with this phenomenon that is growing worse. I hope we will see results from the...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the correspondence of 20 May 2009 from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; when he will reply to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25439/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to correspondence of 14 May 2009 from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; when he will reply to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25441/09]