Results 5,081-5,100 of 13,375 for speaker:Pat Rabbitte
- Written Answers — Semi-State Companies: Semi-State Companies (22 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: My colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, announced the terms of a Government Decision for the introduction of pay ceilings for higher posts across the public service and for CEO posts in Commercial State Companies, in June 2011.
- Written Answers — Energy Transmission Network: Energy Transmission Network (22 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: I have no role in the planning and construction of individual transmission grid projects which is a day-to-day matter for EirGrid and ESB as the two State Bodies with statutory responsibilities for the national electricity transmission network infrastructure. Both bodies are responsible for ensuring that all relevant national, EU and international guidelines for health, safety and the...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (22 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: The Government has appointed two Special Advisers on my behalf. Information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the Table below: Name Date Appointed Annual Salary Mr. Finbarr O'Malley 28 March 2011 â¬83,337 Mr. Simon Nugent 11 April 2011 â¬97,200
- Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: He loves you, too.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: Stick to Palestine, lads; it is safer.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: That is correct.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: Is Deputy Finian McGrath going to switch again?
- Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: Senator Norris is on the phone. He wants to know will Deputy Finian McGrath switch back.
- Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (21 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: Acceptable thermal insulation levels for building elements (roofs, walls, floors, doors and windows) are specified in the technical guidance document (TGDL) published to accompany Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Energy) of the Building Regulations introduced by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. These requirements apply to new dwellings and, in certain...
- Written Answers — Energy Policy: Energy Policy (21 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 81 to 83, inclusive, together. The first support scheme introduced in Ireland to support electricity from renewable sources was called the 'Alternative Energy Programme' or AER, which was launched in 1996. It was a programme based on competitive tendering and was funded through the PSO levy. Over the course of the programme, there were 6 tender competitions...
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: In general, all civil servants are eligible for superannuation benefits on reaching minimum retirement age provided they satisfy the qualifying conditions outlined in the Superannuation Schemes. My Department is responsible for payment of these benefits in respect of civil servants who resigned from the former Department of Posts and Telegraphs on or after 1st June 1973 and before 1st...
- Written Answers — Onshore Exploration: Onshore Exploration (21 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 86 together. No company currently holds an exploration authorisation that permits exploration drilling onshore, including exploration drilling that would involve hydraulic fracturing. In February of this year, my Department granted onshore Licensing Options to three companies over parts of the Lough Allen and Clare Basins. The Licensing Options are for...
- ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: Some day Deputy McDonald may have to walk the walk.
- ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: The Queen pays the Bill. We have to pay our own bills.
- ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: The Deputy is like Little Red Riding Hood.
- ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: Then we have no problem. We are all agreed.
- ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: Deputy Adams had better come back soon, or Deputy McDonald will take over altogether.
- ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: It is all in hand.
- ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: Oh God, not this again.
- ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)
Pat Rabbitte: Now who is playing the tooth fairy?