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Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (10 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to claims that a conscientious garda has been scapegoated at a location (details provided); his views on whether the issues surrounding this case have been adequately and fairly investigated; the up-to-date position regarding this investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41776/10]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: I do not believe it is possible to point to an example where a matter taken on the Adjournment has been addressed by the responding Minister. The Adjournment will not deal with a matter of fundamental importance wherein, on the basis of an indigenous product, 250 manufacturing jobs were being provided-----

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: I am glad to hear it. The Adjournment is not a suitable occasion on which to discuss why the Tánaiste sold out the beet industry.

Order of Business. (11 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: The Government should store e-voting machines in it.

Order of Business. (11 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Can I ask the Tánaiste about the commitment the Taoiseach gave me ten days ago concerning the appointment of the NAMA oversight committee? I have yet to receive a letter on the matter. Does the Tánaiste know when the Government will bring this proposal to the House?

Order of Business. (11 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: I will be getting a letter shortly.

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (11 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the supports available from her Department to assist those who are trying to give up smoking, particularly those who are living on low incomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41866/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress that has been made in providing direct access to diagnostics for general practitioners; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41867/10]

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: It is a bit too late for that.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: And it has not worked.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Every Deputy now believes there is a real danger that the banks will cannibalise the State. When will Ireland have a bank resolution Act?

Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages. (16 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: I prepared a Bill on this issue. I commend Deputy Shatter for the time he has taken in constructing amendment No. 1. I intend to move amendments Nos. 2 and 3 when we reach them, while accepting that they are being discussed now, as part of a group, with amendment No. 1. I was disappointed when the Government voted initially to accept my Bill, which subsequently died on Committee Stage,...

Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages. (16 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: The Minister made reference to a letter he wrote to Deputy Varadkar.

Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages. (16 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: I look forward to seeing the reply. I believe it was 1999 when I introduced my Whistleblowers Protection Bill. I never had explained to me or I never received any letter from the Minister stating why the advice from the Attorney General was to the effect that there were legal impediments in the way of a general whistleblowers protection Act and that the Government had resolved on a sectoral...

Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages. (16 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Yes, thank you.

Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages. (16 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 5: In page 5, line 42, to delete "has committed or is" and substitute "may have committed or may be". I explained in the earlier group of amendments the reasoning behind amendments Nos. 5 and 7, and I do not intend to take up the time of the House further with it.

Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages. (16 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to refresh my memory on Schedule 1. Amendment No. 12 excised lines 27 to 32 and replaced them with a different wording resulting in reinstatement in the job or re-engagement being one of the remedies open in those circumstances. What is the difference between that and the provisions of the Unfair Dismissals Act? Is it the employee or the person concerned who would make the choice as...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (16 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of funds paid by his Department to date on the Metro North project; the amount budgeted for 2011; the expenditure to date and for next year under the following headings: planning, purchases of land and properties, and enabling works; if he will make the cost benefit analysis available to the spokespersons on transport for inspection;...

Written Answers — Commercial Seaports: Commercial Seaports (16 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of seaports here; his plans for modernising the country's seaports; if he is satisfied that there is sufficient shipping capacity for the medium to long term; if he is satisfied that all the seaports have management structures and financial resources to carry out their mandate; and if he will make a statement on the...

Juvenile Offenders (17 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will confirm that just three Anti Social Behaviour Orders have been placed on young offenders since the legislation was enacted in 2006; the reason this power has been used so little having regard to claims made at the time the legislation was published of the role they could play to reduce anti-social behaviour; and if he...