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Liquor Licensing Laws. (17 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Touché.

Garda Reserve. (17 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: What is the Minister's understanding of the lack of success in recruiting members of the Garda reserve? Some 1,400 reserve gardaí were promised but there are many Garda divisional districts with a single reserve garda. I cannot remember any similar issue attaining so much mileage in the newspapers, with hundreds of thousands of words written about this initiative. I hope it is not the...

Services for People with Disabilities. (10 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Leslie is a 16 year old girl with Down's syndrome who lives in my constituency. She is cared for by her mother in the local authority house in which they live. Her mother is a lone parent in receipt of carer's allowance. Leslie attends special education at St. John of God's, Islandbridge, the work of which most if not all Members of this House hold in high regard. Although 16 years old,...

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: He is in for a shock.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Whatever it is for, it is not for clearing up confusion.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the decentralisation of his Department; the number of officials that have decentralised to date; the cost to date of the provision of new facilities or the provision of rented accommodation and so on that has been necessary to deal with the decentralisation programme of his Department; and if...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (3 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of reports he has commissioned since he became Minister; the cost of each report; the action taken as a result of each report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12473/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress to date in respect of the commitment in the programme for Government to examine the possibility of introducing a paternity benefit; the number of cross-departmental meetings that have been held; and when he expects the payment will be introduced. [12195/08]

Written Answers — Combat Poverty Agency Reviews: Combat Poverty Agency Reviews (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding each of the reviews of the Combat Poverty Agency; and the outcome and main conclusions of those that are now finalised. [12197/08]

Written Answers — Theatre Licences: Theatre Licences (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if theatre licences are still granted by the customs service; the number of licences issued in each of the past three years, in Dublin and countrywide; if they are monitored; and if so, the person by whom they are monitored; if the Garda Síochána are consulted before a licence is granted or renewed; and if he is satisfied with the...

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 856: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has consulted with the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism and Waterways Ireland on the development of immigration policy and the management of immigration controls in a manner that accommodates and supports an all-island tourism sector that attracts overseas visitors; his views on the application of such controls...

Written Answers — Departmental Committees: Departmental Committees (13 Mar 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the high-level, independently chaired strategy committee established to consider the recommendations of the National Economic and Social Forum's report on the arts, cultural inclusion and social cohesion has reported back to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10834/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Mar 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the data on broadband coverage is adequate; his further views on a recent programme (details supplied) that found many areas that appear to have broadband in the Government's coverage map do not have sufficient coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10566/08]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (12 Mar 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on providing a channel dedicated to the democratic discussions in Dáil Éireann and making it available on terrestrial television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10567/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Mar 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a 19-month wait for speech therapy and that infant check-ups are being scheduled due to staff shortage at a health centre (details supplied) in Dublin 24; the steps being taken to address these problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10809/08]

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: That I am seeking to broaden the definition is not disputed. The Minister is correct. I am only doing that to make it effective. We saw a programme as recently as last night, where trans-border crime seeks to take refuge in concealing the ownership of accounts where possible. For that purpose, I concede that I am trying to broaden the definition. The Minister states that "without undue...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: Although it is not precisely the terms of my amendment, the amendment of the Minister has the same import and meets the point I sought to highlight on Committee Stage.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I share in the glory.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 29: In page 31, to delete lines 29 to 34. The point of the amendment relates to whether the Minister is satisfied that there is no constitutional infirmity in a circumstance where he can change the law effectively by making a declaration. Hearing the Minister's response is the only merit of persisting with my amendment.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2008)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 35: In page 40, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following: "(6) This section applies to a freezing order whether made before or after the commencement of this section.". The purpose of seeking to make this amendment relates to concern regarding orders that are extant before the commencement of the section and as to whether there is doubt about their capacity to be...