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Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: If that stands for anything.

Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Does he know anything about his own Government?

Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: At the time of the closure of the Dell plant, the Minister for Defence, Deputy Willie O'Dea, announced that he had negotiated 700 replacement jobs in Limerick. What progress has been made with that?

Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: That is for sure.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: The last contract was in August 2009.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: We could store the voting machines in the empty hangar.

School Staffing. (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: I understand that, in the current climate, it is necessary to make both savings and cuts. However, it is indefensible to suggest that those savings and cuts should be made on the backs of the most vulnerable in society. I intend no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Moloney, when I agree with the assertion on the part of Deputy Brian Hayes that the Minister for Education and...

Written Answers — Haiti Earthquake: Haiti Earthquake (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the recent and current aid efforts in Haiti have demonstrated the need for such a restructuring of the Office of the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the United Nations in such as way as to enable a civilian leader to be available, in an emergency, to give leadership on behalf of the United Nations. [7147/10]

Written Answers — Development Assistance Committee: Development Assistance Committee (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the development of the China development assistance committee study group, whose avowed aim is to provide a forum where central development issues might be discussed; the role which Ireland may play in this forum; the principles which guide, or the specific terms of reference upon which the DAC is structured; and the role he...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the estimated number of gardaí deployed on static protection duties; if he will review whether this is the best use of Garda manpower; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7744/10]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí deployed on immigration duties; if many of the duties concerned could be done by civilians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7745/10]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reforms on offer in respect of the Garda Síochána during the pre-Christmas negotiations between the social partners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7746/10]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reforms in work practices that are currently the subject of negotiation between the authorities and the gardaí and other grades representative organisations; the reforms he will be implementing in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7747/10]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 578: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current date that figures are available, the number of active members in the superannuation scheme for teachers by primary and post primary teacher; the number of members with deferred rights; the number of retired personnel in receipt of payments; the number of dependants in receipt of dependant payments; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 579: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the estimated amount to be paid by teachers in pension contributions in the calendar year 2010 by primary and post primary teachers; the estimated amount of expenditure on payment of pensions in 2010; the average pension in payment from the scheme anticipated for 2010; the contribution rates by employees and by his Department as...

Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Powers of Inquiry) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: Take advantage.

Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Powers of Inquiry) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: It is crazy.

Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Powers of Inquiry) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Powers of Inquiry) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: I propose to share my time with Deputy Sherlock and Deputy Ó Snodaigh.

Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Powers of Inquiry) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Feb 2010)

Pat Rabbitte: That is the kind of solidarity I appreciate. Thank you very much. I ask the House to give a Second Reading to the Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Powers of Inquiry) Bill 2010, which has been published in my name on behalf of the Labour Party. This Bill seeks to restore inquiry by parliamentary committee. The Labour Party believes that institutional reform - wider than Dáil...