Results 8,081-8,100 of 13,375 for speaker:Pat Rabbitte

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: What would be the explanation for that? A total of how many applied, of whom 109 were approved?

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Why was there such a dramatic change from the position where only one in 14 got through the previous year?

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: That is not the issue. It is none of the Minister's business whether I welcome it — for the record, I do welcome it. Will the Minister answer the question? Why has this change occurred?

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Perhaps that is the problem. Does the Minister consider it might be the problem?

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I will tell the Minister——

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I will lay the Minister a bet of €100——

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: ——that he will not deliver on that commitment.

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Did the Minister not talk to his new boss about the money that is available?

Recidivism Rate. (28 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: The Minister appears to agree with this side of the House that crimes committed by persons on bail are especially reprehensible. Will he tell the House what measures he proposes to introduce to deal with this phenomenon?

Youth Diversion Projects. (28 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: How many gardaí are operating as juvenile liaison officers? Is the decision for new juvenile diversion schemes that of the Minister or the Garda Commissioner? Whereas I concur with the Minister on the value of these schemes, I am aware of areas seeking approval for such schemes but that have been rejected or have not been selected. Is it not a better use of resources than spending...

Youth Diversion Projects. (28 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: The Minister probably has it in his file for the reply to Question No. 95.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (27 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the construction of a football stadium at Tallaght, Dublin 24; the amount of funding that will be provided towards this project from central funding; when he expects the stadium to be functioning; if all matters relating to its operation are resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20730/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the new buildings sanction for a college (details supplied) in Dublin 24; when work will commence; when it is expected that the works concerned will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20759/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for leave to remain by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20996/08]

Prison Building Programme: Motion (27 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: When was that done?

Prison Building Programme: Motion (27 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to share time with Deputy Burton.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (27 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: This motion would be regarded in any functioning democracy as a hugely controversial one. It is not controversial because it facilitates the closure of the unsuitable, out-of-date prison environment at Mountjoy and the creation of more appropriate prison places elsewhere. That central proposition is not contested. The motion is immensely controversial for several reasons. When passed by...

Prison Building Programme: Motion (27 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Where are the other elements?

Prison Building Programme: Motion (27 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Where are the other elements?

Written Answers — Defence Forces Medical Corps: Defence Forces Medical Corps (22 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to develop the role and contribution of the medical corps and expand its capacity to deliver a range of medical facilities on UN mandated missions. [20172/08]