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Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: With respect, the Minister announced outside the House that he would bring forward a Garda Síochána (Powers of Surveillance) Bill. It is not a question of what I told him; I published the Bill and it is there to be seen.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I am glad the Deputy stayed where he is. When will the Bill be published?

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (1 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the position in relation to the legal regime for the exploration and exploitation of Ireland's marine shelf in general, and Rockall in particular. [16846/08]

United Nations Reform. (1 May 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to the discussions taking place on reform of the United Nations; and the progress being made in such discussions. [16847/08]

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of labour inspectors employed by the National Employment Rights Authority; the number of labour inspectors available for assignment on normal duties; the number of labour inspectors in training following recruitment; the status of the recruitment campaign to increase the labour inspectorate to 90 inspectors; and...

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for the 9% decline in the number of workplace inspections carried out by labour inspectors in 2007, compared to 2006; the plans to increase the number of such inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16567/08]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport was issued to a person (details supplied); if the passport was issued through the Passport Office in Dublin or an Irish embassy abroad; if the application was processed through the office of a Government Minister or Member of the Houses of the Oireachtas; the basis on which the person was entitled to an Irish passport; and...

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: From the Seanad (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I concur with the Deputy. It is an important Bill, which will hopefully bring us into compliance with our obligations under international conventions. Notwithstanding that not everything we wanted is enshrined in the Bill, it is important, landmark legislation. I thank the Minister of State for his co-operation and his officials for their assistance.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (29 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the recent report by the Irish Council for Bioethics on stem cell research; if she will introduce legislation in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16261/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 41: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if sanction has been given for the construction of a new Garda station (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if the construction will be a public private partnership venture or an Office of Public Works project; the envisaged time scale for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14039/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress on plans to provide a new divisional Garda headquarters at Tallaght, Dublin 24; when work is expected to commence; if the construction will be a partnership with the private sector; the number of gardaí that will be accommodated in the new premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8975/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (24 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide asylum statistics (details supplied) in respect of each of the previous 12 months. [15907/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (23 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on concerns from ESB unions regarding the roll-out of smart meters; if the roll-out will be funded by the ESB as originally planned; the position in relation to the roll-out of smart meters; when the roll-out will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14649/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (23 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in relation to and his views on the 8000 MW of wind applications to the grid at the present time; the position regarding these applications; if the onshore providers awaiting access to the grid will be given less favourable status than offshore wind applicants; and if he will make a statement on...

Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I refer to remarks I heard the Taoiseach make last night and that he has made a few times recently, the effect of which, as I understand it, is that a statute that precedes the foundation of the State is not appropriate for inquiring into matters of public interest. Will the Taoiseach ask the Attorney General to advise whether legislation is necessary to refurbish the compellability law that...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (17 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to deal with the continuing problem of inter-gang violence, particularly in the Limerick area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14038/08]

Gaming Regulation. (17 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the report of the casino regulation committee, which was submitted to Government in April 2007 has not been published, having regard, in particular, to his statement to the Houses of the Oireachtas on 4 March 2008 that it would be published within a fortnight; the main provisions of the report; his views on the...

Gaming Regulation. (17 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I am long enough in this House to know that when a Minister wants to embrace me in an all-party committee, it is time to reach for my gun because something very unpopular is usually in contemplation. I am surprised to hear the Minister say the Government has no views on the report. The Government received the report in April 2007, so that should be long enough to form a view. When did we...

Gaming Regulation. (17 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: It is news to me that my statement was the cause of the report not being published. I only made my statement when I read in a publication that an all-party committee was to be established and that a colleague in the House was invited to be its chairman. I received no invitation at all. Is the Minister in favour of legislating for these modern day roulette style touch-screen betting machines...

Liquor Licensing Laws. (17 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: How does the Minister reconcile that with his previous answer?