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Anti-Social Behaviour. (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Why does the Minister always shelter behind "the gardaí should be commended" as if somebody over here is criticising gardaí? On the last day the Minister said the Secretary General is an honourable man. Of course he is. Can we leave that out and deal with anti-social behaviour? The Minister's argument would have some validity if anti-social behaviour was not as widespread as it is at...

Anti-Social Behaviour. (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: What is he talking about?

Anti-Social Behaviour. (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: What is the Minister talking about?

Anti-Social Behaviour. (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I received a letter from the Minister the other day about a petition. I brought no such case to him.

Anti-Social Behaviour. (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Let the Minister bring it inside or outside the House.

Anti-Social Behaviour. (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: This guy would say anything.

Legislative Programme. (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I preface my remarks by saying that I entirely accept the Minister would never have visited a casino in all of his life, or done anything like the things the rest of us might have done from time to time. I accept that he is a paragon of virtue.

Legislative Programme. (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I do. Did the Minister meet the people from the casino sector who are seeking regulation? They say a substantial number is employed in the casino sector and that they want to be regulated. They have been intervening with the Department for some considerable time for legislative reform in this area. The Minister might focus on my question now that I have given him complete absolution.

Legislative Programme. (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: The Minister of State, like myself, would have some sins but we are different from the Minister, who does not sin.

Legislative Programme. (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Has the Minister met these people or will he meet them? When might legislation come before the House to regulate the sector?

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: I essentially had concluded my argument which was that the insertion of a sunset clause, as we discussed this morning, would contribute to an easing of tension and restore some belief and confidence in public servants. This is an emergency measure, however, and will terminate after a defined period. The Government sent out the message that it will examine the tax option as a fairer way to...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: As has been said, the scope of the Bill's Title is so broad that we submit it ought, at least, to encompass some of the amendments that have been ruled out. Given that the Bill is a crisis measure, I cannot believe that its provisions should be of indefinite duration. There must be a finite period. The sunset clause intends to suggest that it ought to be for two years and I ask the...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (24 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the National Employment Rights Authority will be established on a statutory basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7273/09]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (24 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 108: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the more than 4,600 breaches of employment law reported in the annual review of the National Employment Rights Authority; the steps she will take to ensure a higher level of compliance with employment law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7274/09]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (24 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the non-commenced sections of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7103/09]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (24 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received draft voluntary codes on the structural separation of alcohol products from non-alcohol products when non-licensed business is carried on in premises to which an off-licence is attached from the relevant representative bodies as an alternative to section 9 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008; his views...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (24 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the timeframe for the introduction of either legislation or voluntary codes to ensure the structural separation of alcohol products from non-alcohol products when non-licensed business is carried on in premises to which an off-licence is attached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7105/09]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (24 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the relevant sections of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 permitting test purchasing by young people aged 15 to 18 will be commenced; the reason this provision has been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7106/09]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (24 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the Sale of Alcohol Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7107/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Feb 2009)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if recent vacancies arising from resignations from the board of the Equality Authority have been filled; if so, when the new directors were appointed and who they are; if they will be in receipt of remuneration for serving as members of the board; when the practice of remunerating members of the board commenced; the...