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Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: He is not referring to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. He should tell him that notwithstanding what Deputy O'Sullivan and her colleagues have concluded that they think a challenge would be likely. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his patience. My question is which will it be? If the Taoiseach expects a challenge, why does he not introduce an amendment that secures the...

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: ——putting house ownership out of reach of ordinary people. Land is the biggest element of the problem. We have taken no action and are now reduced to buying back the designated sites for schools——

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: ——at rezoned values. It is a major issue.

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Will the Taoiseach comment on recent press reports that the Minister for Finance will not give any money to the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue?

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: No, but it confirms my high regard for the Minister for Finance.

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: In light of the Minister of Finance's decision, where stands the campus stadium Ireland Bill? Is it to be brought forward?

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Will the Government make representations to the Law Society to express a view on that?

Written Answers — Broadcasting Policy: Broadcasting Policy (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to establish TG4 as an independent station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27881/05]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will publish the report he has received from a person (details supplied) of the examination he was asked to undertake of the Garda papers on the murder of persons in Grangegorman in March 1997. [28199/05]

Written Answers — Irish Ferries: Irish Ferries (13 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of the recent condemnation of the Irish Ferries proposals, the European Commission will resubmit without delay its proposal for an EC Directive on manning conditions for regular passenger and ferry services operating between member states — Com(1998)251 final of 29 April 1998 and amended proposal...

Departmental Bodies. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the projected cost of the communications unit within his Department for 2005; the number of staff employed in the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26557/05]

Departmental Bodies. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Is the Taoiseach satisfied with the performance of this unit? He says its central purpose is to keep Ministers informed. A pattern has emerged in recent times whereby if anything controversial is discussed in this House, the only thing one can be certain of is that Ministers will claim not to have been informed. Might this unit fill the vacuum in the memories and knowledge of line Ministers...

Ministerial Staff. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: I read that one of the Taoiseach's people concerned was recently decorated by the French Government. If that is true, I extend my congratulations. He clearly thinks this policy brings a valuable dimension to governance. The way things are going, I agree with him. It brings a valuable dimension and I am happy we are agreed on that. However, does he think the idea should be extended? For...

Ministerial Staff. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: When the time comes for Members to pay tribute to the Taoiseach, undoubtedly Members from all sides of the House will have to compliment him on his unremitting courtesy to the House, even in the face of provocation. Hence, I do not mean to be rude by stating that I know what his Secretary General's view is as I have read the speech. I am asking the Taoiseach for his view. Does he agree with...

Ministerial Staff. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: I am interested in what the Taoiseach has said. However, is it not reasonable to draw the conclusion that the reason we have such frequent resort to outside consultants is that we do not have the in-house capacity or knowledge? The Comptroller and Auditor General carried out a report on this matter four to six years ago or longer in which he examined the service. There have been some very...

Ministerial Staff. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: What lessons would the Taoiseach draw, for example, from the apparent success of the National Treasury Management Agency?

Ministerial Staff. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: The Taoiseach asked me what I was referring to. I was just explaining that it was the National Treasury Management Agency, which was established initially to manage the national debt. It has acquired a number of very important areas since then. Even insurance was added when we got into difficulties in that area. Now, the new development finance agency involving certain dimensions of...

Public-Private Partnerships. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the current work of the interdepartmental team on infrastructure and public-private partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24376/05]

Vaccination Programme. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 98: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she will take following the recent revelations that it will be 2006 before an estimated 180,000 children in the State will be able to get the booster vaccinations they require to protect them from a bug which can cause a lethal form of meningitis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28812/05]

Leaders' Questions. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: On behalf of the Labour Party I join the Taoiseach and Deputy Kenny in extending condolences on this terrible but avoidable tragedy. Reading the graphic description in the newspapers this morning on the way this man died one is reluctant to focus on the matter at all. It must cause additional grief to the family. Mr. Walsh's sister is quoted this morning saying that an animal would not be let...