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

Pat Rabbitte: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Transport 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 358: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform 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...

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (25 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Firearms (Restricted Firearms and Ammunition) Order 2008 made on 12 February 2008 and due to come into operation on 1 May 2008, is in operation; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (25 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if section 31 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which inserts a new section 3A into the Firearms Act 1925, conferring on the Garda Commissioner power to issue guidelines in relation to the practical application and operation of the Firearms Acts, is in operation; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a...

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

Pat Rabbitte: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs 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...

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

Pat Rabbitte: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism 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...

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

Pat Rabbitte: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs 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...

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

Pat Rabbitte: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs 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 by her Department in...

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

Pat Rabbitte: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Defence the amount of expenditure in 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 470: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government 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...

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

Pat Rabbitte: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources 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...

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

Pat Rabbitte: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of expenditure on outsourcing by his Department in each of the years 2003 to 2007; the numbers of outsourcing contracts initiated by his Department in those years; the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on outsourcing and the reliance on outsourcing by his Department in these years and for the...

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

Pat Rabbitte: Question 571: To ask the Minister for Education and Science 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...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (20 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new jobs she expects to be created during 2008 in regard to manufacturing and to other sectors; the way these compare to figures each year since 2002. [41763/08]

Unemployment Levels. (20 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 14: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the latest estimates available to her Department from FÁS regarding the potential number of job losses in the construction sector up to the end of 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41764/08]

Arbitration Bill 2008: Second Stage. (19 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I must keep an eye on democracy.

Arbitration Bill 2008: Second Stage. (19 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I welcome the taking of Second Stage of the Arbitration Bill 2008. Alternative disputes resolution has been with us for a long time and is essentially based on the prior agreement of the parties to resolve their differences in a manner that conforms to the fundamental principles of justice. Alternative dispute resolution processes have emerged in the context of delays in the courts system....

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans for a rationalisation of State boards or bodies for which his Department has responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40951/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the cuts in services provided by or funded through his Department arising from Budget 2009 decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40950/08]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 270: 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. [40727/08]