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Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: ——was supposed to give value for money.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Whoever got the money, it did not give value to motorists. Now, apparently, we are spending €600 million to buy it back and an additional €113 million for the installation of an electronic tolling system.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: When the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, tells me that €113 million will be spent on an electronic tolling system——

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: ——I am reminded of his familiarity with electronics. My heart goes down to my shoes, just as they do when I hear that the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, has a briefing document.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: As an interesting aside, this is the same Department of Transport which, when Deputy Brennan was Minister, pledged that Cork Airport would be debt free. I became concerned about the impact on passengers in Cork when I read a report in the Irish Examiner quoting the Minister, Deputy Martin, as being confident that charges will not increase in Cork.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I had some hope for the travellers in Cork until the Minister said he was confident.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I ask the Taoiseach whether the deal has been done and how much it will cost. When will barrier-free tolling be installed? What will be the position for motorists in the 18 months before the installation of barrier-free tolling? Is it true that tolling will be in place at only one point——

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: ——or will there be tolling at a number of points?

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: The small print of what the Minister said is there will be tolling at one point until the infrastructure is in place. Does that mean there will be tolling at a number of points?

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I am entitled to ask the question.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I recall what the Minister, Deputy Cullen, told us regarding electronic voting machines.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I took it on good faith and look at what happened.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Are no photographs being taken this morning?

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I cannot hear the Ceann Comhairle.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Not at all, I spoke briefly but I was interrupted.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Somebody on the benches opposite must have sent the Minister, Deputy Martin, away to have his photograph taken. I ask the Taoiseach ——

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (20 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on criticisms on the lack of progress of the mental health policy, A Vision for Change; the position regarding that document's recommendations and their implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6272/07]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (20 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding tenders for her co-location plans for private hospitals on public hospitals grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6273/07]

Written Answers — School Completion Programme: School Completion Programme (20 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 514: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received a request from a project (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for a roll number; if the roll number will be issued to the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6417/07]

Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to raise two matters, the first of which relates to Standing Orders. Has there been a change in Standing Orders in terms of providing equality of time in major debates for all parties in the House of two Deputies or more? I refer to the public statement by the Tánaiste that he had only five minutes to speak on the Moriarty tribunal; he was busy writing his inspirational work for the...