Results 8,561-8,580 of 13,375 for speaker:Pat Rabbitte

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Does the British protocol affect other member states?

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Why, then, did other member states not join with the Taoiseach in reserving their positions?

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: It is no wonder the Green Party did not get much out of the Taoiseach.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: There are two matters to be addressed. Yesterday, the Taoiseach flatly refused to advise the House of the details of the secret agreements he reached with a number of Independent Deputies. He has refused to lay that information before the House other than to say that they involve nothing that was not already in the Fianna Fáil programme. In the meantime, the Deputies concerned are...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Who is telling the truth and who is telling the untruths or have we reached the stage where we are unable to see the distinction? Either Deputy Flynn has an agreement with the Taoiseach or she does not. Why did the Taoiseach feel it necessary to intervene in the extraordinary fashion in which he did, including holding out the prospect of office to this Deputy who was expelled from the...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: The House is entitled to see the terms of the agreements entered into with the Independent Deputies. It does not matter, except to highlight the foolishness of the Deputies concerned, if the Taoiseach is correct in saying the agreements are encompassed in the national development plan or Transport 21 and that the concessions are to be granted in any event. Whatever is the case, the House is...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: How can the Taoiseach reconcile that with the answer he has given, that she asked for nothing and he gave her nothing but that, somehow, she feels it will come right on the night?

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: She just has this good feeling on behalf of Mayo. If she got as little for Mayo as the Taoiseach says, the people of Mayo got a very bad deal. However, the Taoiseach holds out the prospect of Deputy Flynn being made a Minister. That must be causing immense puzzlement on the Government backbenches. It is an extraordinarily timed intervention. I do not know who the Taoiseach says is...

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach his plans for official trips abroad up to the end of 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16875/07]

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of the EU summit in Brussels on 21 and 22 June 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16876/07]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of random audits carried out by the Revenue Commissioners in 2006 and to date in 2007; the way this compares with each year from 2003 to date in 2007; the number expected to be undertaken during 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17173/07]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of outstanding uncollected taxes; the proportion of same the Revenue Commissioners expect to recover; if new measures are planned to assist in the collection of outstanding taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17172/07]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (26 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 572: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current amount of the capitation grant to primary schools; the amount for the school year 2007 to 2008; the current amount of each of the other standard grants paid annually to primary schools to assist with running, equipment and other costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17439/07]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (26 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 573: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the first statutory Educational Disadvantage Committee completed its term of office; when the committee was re-established and its remit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17440/07]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (26 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 574: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the sections of the Education Act 1998 which have not commenced; the proposed commencement date in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17441/07]

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I thought it would be in order to say a few words seconding the nomination.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: That is what is happening.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (26 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I will say a word in support of the Taoiseach's nomination of my colleague, Deputy Brendan Howlin, for the position of Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Deputy Kenny has quite rightly said there are a number of people in the House who could discharge the functions of Leas-Cheann Comhairle with distinction. I am bound to say I can think of no Member of the House, however, who is more suited to the...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to raise two issues. The first relates to the Order of Business today. Yesterday, people protested against the M3 motorway outside the office of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. A spokesperson on the Minister's behalf stated he could not meet them because he was preparing for parliamentary questions today. Did they fall off the schedule? I do not...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: It is with some trepidation that I rise to speak. Is there a record of these agreements? Is it the Taoiseach's intention to publish them and, if so, when will they be published? I have a sheaf of papers, which the former lenient occupant of the Chair might have given me time to read out, but I will rush through one or two of them. Deputy Healy-Rae stated he had secured commitments worth...