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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...

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?

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.

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]

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.

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.

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (10 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the efforts that have been undertaken to introduce a mechanism whereby credit unions with surplus, uninvested funds can channel these funds into secure, productive investments in the Irish small and medium enterprise and infrastructure lending sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41651/10]

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (10 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the liquidity position of the Irish banking system; if this liquidity has come under significant threat in recent weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41652/10]

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

Pat Rabbitte: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to allegations of dereliction of duty by a number of the gardaí at a location (details supplied); if he is satisfied that the matter has been properly and fairly investigated; his views on whether it is acceptable that a conscientious garda can be scapegoated merely for seeking to provide an honest...

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]

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: I am glad to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate introduced by my colleague, Deputy Brendan Howlin, on behalf of the Labour Party. The motion is probably the most comprehensive one on reform of our institutions and of the way we do our business in the Dáil that has ever been put before the House. This is why it is so dispiriting to hear the Minister of State sum up for the...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: The Taoiseach told me some ten days ago that he would write to me in regard to when the Government intended to appoint the oversight committee of NAMA. Has he had a chance to consider the matter? Given we are debating legislation we know we will never see under this Government, it is like the last days of the Roman Empire around here at present. Would it not be better for the Taoiseach to...