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Gaming and Lotteries Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Never. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, will tell the Minister that. I have held this position consistently.

Gaming and Lotteries Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I was right. The Minister agreed with me.

Gaming and Lotteries Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: The Minister is too pure for this life and I am too venal.

International Agreements. (18 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Thank God for one polite Minister at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Proposed Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: What priority does the Minister attach to the Bill? When will it be published and when will it be introduced in the House? Did the Minister meet directly with representatives of any of the groups campaigning on this issue since the heads were published? Representations have been made to various Members on this side of the House with regard to perceived defects in the heads as published....

Proposed Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: As they say in all the best circles, I agree. I wish everyone a happy Christmas.

Spent Convictions Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I am happy to welcome the principle of the Bill introduced by the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews. I am bound to say he has taken me by surprise somewhat as I thought that after insertion of a debate on banking this morning, we would not reach the Spent Convictions Bill until the new year.

Recapitalisation of Credit Institutions: Statements (18 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Listening to Deputy Bruton and Deputy Burton I am bound to say I have some sympathy for the Minister for Finance. Of all the Ministers in the former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern's second Government he is least responsible for getting us into the terrible mess we are in now. He has taken the worst hospital pass in modern politics from his predecessor. Whereas he was a good Minister for...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will publish the Sustainable Travel and Transport Plan; the reason this national policy document has been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46354/08]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to deal with the problems for communities created by the actions of anti-social teenage gangs, particularly having regard to recent evidence that some of these gangs may be able to access firearms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47080/08]

Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (16 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the initiatives that have been taken to target those most at risk of suicide in order to take measures to prevent such an outcome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45512/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the arrangements that have been put in place to address the concerns of former patients of a person (details supplied); if there is an estimation of the number of people affected; the information and counselling available to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45506/08]

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (11 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Finance the details of the new public procurement unit to be established in the Office of Public Works; the annual savings this unit is expected to make for the Exchequer; if this unit will be responsible for, or will oversee all procurement by Government Departments and agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45373/08]

Written Answers — Public Service Review: Public Service Review (11 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Finance the precise terms of reference and membership of the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45374/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (10 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 91: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the procedures for the appointment of a new chief executive of FÁS; when she expects the process to be completed and the appointment made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44894/08]

Written Answers — FÁS Investigation: FÁS Investigation (10 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the grounds for her concerns in respect of FÁS; the scope of the investigation which she has asked the Comptroller and Auditor General to carry out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44895/08]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (9 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the decision to deport persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45248/08]

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: That will be a walkover for the social partners.

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (3 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the establishment of a dairy forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43969/08]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (2 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding digital terrestrial television; his views on whether preparations for the switch over in 2012 will be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43622/08]