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National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: We did it already today.

Written Answers — Taxi Industry: Taxi Industry (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the recent reforms announced by the Commission on Taxi Regulation; his plans to incentivise the purchase of wheelchair accessible taxis in the industry in view of the current economic prospects in the taxi sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39547/09]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the Dublin Port National Development Plan Study conducted by Indecon Consultants for his Department; his views on his favoured scenario for the development of Dublin Port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39548/09]

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: We should hear the Minister. The Ceann Comhairle should allow us hear the Minister.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I took note of what various speakers have said so far and Deputy Gogarty seems to sum it up. He said things go up as well as go down and seemed to conclude we do not know whether we are coming or going and that in those circumstances all we can do is make a guess at it. The guess he has made is that things will get better.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: The Deputy is right. There is not much science behind his position, but it summarises his view. He says his view is apocalyptic when it comes to nationalisation. I cannot agree with his outline of what nationalisation would mean. I would ask Deputy Gogarty this question. We know the least worst position is the Minister's guesstimate that it will cost the taxpayer €7 billion, although...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: If he is concerned about nationalisation, why not put the €7 billion in for shares? That is why the Minister is correct when he states that there is no point extending the debate on valuation, we have been round the houses and we are not going to agree. He has fixed his position and he is not for moving.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: No, it would not.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I will turn the clock back a little and put some specific questions to the Minister. Has the Minister been assured and has he negotiated clearance that down the road there will not be a state aid repercussion as a result of this decision? This is state aid, there is no doubt about it. The Minister claims it is a state aid, saying if there was not an uplift there would be no merit in the...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: It owns 80% of them.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: There is long-term economic value if ever I heard of it.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Not since the Yukon has there been-----

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: It is a bit like a visit to Knock. The third question is where will it apply.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Could Deputy George Lee refrain from using my name all the time?

National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Cá bhfuil na glasraí?

National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: And then the Department of Finance got at it.

National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: We are trying to keep the Government together.

National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Does it mean permanent?

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (4 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to keep acute hospital beds open in winter 2009; her views on a survey by an organisation (details supplied) which indicated that 705 beds were closed nationwide at the beginning of October 2009; the number of beds closed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39300/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Nov 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the plans that are in place for the proposed paediatric unit in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, in conjunction with the proposed new national paediatric hospital; if a review of proposals has been carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39285/09]