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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of Cabinet Sub-committee on Climate Change meetings that he has attended. [43623/08]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (2 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that four schools in the Tallaght and Clondalkin areas of Dublin have had funding for the community use of their sports halls stopped; if the schools concerned have been promised a continuation of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43500/08]

Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: We did not hear an interview like it from a Minister since that given by——

Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: ——the former Minister of State, Joe Jacob, who was very much loved on all sides of the House.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Maybe the Chair has a point. I wrote to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform a few months ago urging him to bring the defamation Bill to Committee. Will the Taoiseach cause this Bill to be progressed, as the work of the press ombudsman may be at risk if it is not enacted? I do not know why it has slipped down the list of priorities since the Deputy Brian Lenihan left that...

Written Answers — Rental Accommodation: Rental Accommodation (27 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 44: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in the Louth local authority area while there is an increase of 62% in the number of registered dwellings to 3,148 only 30 dwellings were inspected, representing less than 1%. [43061/08]

Written Answers — Rental Accommodation: Rental Accommodation (27 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 49: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will take action to ensure a more uniform level of inspections of private rented dwellings among local authorities; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the percentage of registered dwellings inspected ranges from less than 1% to more than 40% with the overall average being 6.4%. [43060/08]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (27 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the growing practice of persons begging at major junctions, often in dangerous traffic circumstances; the law in this matter; if he has plans to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43347/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of recruits that will be taken into the Defence Forces throughout 2008, broken down in respect of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; the number expected to be recruited during 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42772/08]

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (26 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Defence the expected timetable for the acquisition of three new vessels for the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42771/08]

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (26 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of legally held hand guns registered in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43002/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (26 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí at any given time that work in the national drugs unit; the number of gardaí allocated to this unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43015/08]

Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to share time with Deputy Tuffy. The purpose of the motion is to focus on the real fear that is out there — fear of losing one's job, fear of losing one's home, fear of the unknown and fear of emigration starting all over again. However, the opportunities in the usual economies that traditionally accommodated outward migration from Ireland are fewer now than used to be the case....

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (25 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce regional structures and integration of acute and PCCC care in these regions; the timeframe for same; the addition or reduction of managerial staff that will result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42449/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress that has been made on commitments given on the provision of dedicated beds and other care services for people with cystic fibrosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42450/08]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 140: To ask the Taoiseach the amount of expenditure on consultancy by his Department in 2006 and 2007; the numbers of consultants engaged by his Department in those years; the names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts; the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by his Department in these years and for the...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 155: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of expenditure on consultancy by her Department in 2006 and 2007; the numbers of consultants engaged by her Department in those years; the names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts; the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of expenditure on consultancy by his Department in 2006 and 2007; the numbers of consultants engaged by his Department in those years; the names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts; the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by his Department in these years and...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of expenditure on consultancy by the Revenue Commissioners in 2006 and 2007; the numbers of consultants engaged by Revenue Commissioners in those years; the names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts; the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by the Revenue...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of expenditure on consultancy by her Department in each of the years 2000 to 2007; the numbers of consultants engaged by her Department in those years; the names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts and the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by her...