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Departmental Expenditure. (7 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to ensure that his Department will become carbon neutral by 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8368/07]

Departmental Expenditure. (7 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: On the plans of the Department of the Taoiseach to become carbon neutral, has a target date been set and what changes might be imposed on the Department? Has any comparison been carried out between, for example, the greater use of commercial travel and ministerial travel in terms of yesterday's discussion? I appreciate that the business of Government is becoming more complex and I...

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Did the Taoiseach watch the "Prime Time" programme last night which assessed the performance of Irish Ferries since it displaced its Irish workforce and took on cheaper labour? For example, it showed that the 48 Irish staff retained by agreement at the time had been driven out as a matter of policy by the company's management and only four workers were left. The programme detailed the...

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: There will clearly be no legislation in the lifetime of this Dáil. Furthermore, the Government does not need legislation to honour the commitment entered into on labour inspectors. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, in reply to a parliamentary question tabled by my colleague, Deputy Lynch, on 31 January, stated the number of inspectors at the present time was 31. In reply...

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: We both talked to Jack O'Connor.

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: That is not the case. There are not 90 inspectors.

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: There are 31 inspectors.

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: If the public removed the Minister, Deputy Martin, we might.

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland has fewer public holidays than the majority of EU Member States; if he will introduce two additional public holidays to bring Ireland up to at least the EU average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8325/07]

Written Answers — Environmental Support Schemes: Environmental Support Schemes (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the dedicated supports available to companies from Enterprise Ireland aimed at increasing awareness of, and promoting, eco efficiency in their operations; the number of companies to date that have taken advantage of these supports; the cost to the State of these supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Cystic Fibrosis Services: Cystic Fibrosis Services (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money allocated in the Estimates for 2006 for the creation of new medical posts for the treatment of cystic fibrosis; the amount of money that was spent and left unspent during 2006; the reason for the failure to spend the money allocated; the steps being taken to fill these badly needed positions; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients awaiting inpatient treatment and outpatient appointments at Tallaght Hospital; the number of patients waiting for procedures listed by speciality; and the number in each case waiting over six months and over 12 months. [8629/07]

Written Answers — Scéimeanna Tógála Scoile: Scéimeanna Tógála Scoile (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 452: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta cathain a chuirfidh sí ant-airgead ar fáil chun foirgneamh nua scoile a thógáil do Ghaelscoil Chloich na Coillte, Contae Chorcaí; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [8242/07]

Northern Ireland Issues. (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: The Taoiseach might agree that it would be appropriate for the House to pay tribute to the quality of work done by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland who has demonstrated remarkable integrity, tenacity and assiduousness in pursuing difficult and complex matters. We ought to acknowledge this and express the hope that when our own version, the Ombudsman Commission, is eventually up and...

Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I welcome the emergency Bill, which is designed, as the Taoiseach stated, to deal with the loophole identified last week. With regard to the reference to "minor", there were 55 prosecutions and 34 convictions under that section in 2000. I am not sure why there have only been a couple each year since then but that was the situation until 2000. I have a question for the Taoiseach, which it...

Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I should also have acknowledged his gracious assistance last week.

Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I acknowledge that. Before we start the debate can the Taoiseach say whether he has received legal advice to confirm that the point I raise is addressed in the Bill as published?

Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Can the Taoiseach say if the Attorney General will meet with the spokespersons in advance of the debate? The point I raise needs to be clarified before we start. If a person is charged with soliciting or importuning a child to engage in an act which would constitute an offence under last year's legislation he or she would not be guilty in the event of an honest mistake being made as to the...

Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: It is true, and we appreciate, that more time was given for the Bill just mentioned. However, we did not request the time, to gazump private Members' business but so that there would be more time to debate the Bill. Sometimes the Taoiseach can be too smart.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I know. I speak of the subject matter that was slotted for tonight. It is considered, I am sure, a matter of great risibility in certain quarters that it was gazumped. Sometimes if you go through life like that, you will get a long fall off your white steed. Will the Taoiseach clarify the status of the promised legislation for the regulation and control of management companies? Is that...