Results 10,421-10,440 of 13,375 for speaker:Pat Rabbitte

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Given his Cork connections, he must have trotted around the Mardyke in the red jersey at some stage. He will by Saturday, in any event.

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: If there is a Setanta appearance lined up, the Tánaiste might let us know.

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: With regard to the democratic deficit now operating in the health services, has the Tánaiste any intention of introducing legislative amendments to the Health Act establishing the HSE, given that there is not just no element of democratic control but no element of democratic accountability? We cannot get answers within any kind of reasonable period on any issue of any significance. Will the...

Death of Staff Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I join the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, the Tánaiste and the leader of Fine Gael in adding words of sympathy on behalf of the Labour Party to the family of Ms Breda Courtney on her premature departure. I have known Ms Courtney for a long time, but only to say "hello" to. I agree with what Deputy Kenny has stated on the high standards met by the reporters in the Houses. I am very sad to hear of her...

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I get the impression the Tánaiste thinks it acceptable to strip the assets of a State company——

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: ——and the Taoiseach thinks it acceptable to steal them. I refer the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to rulings and precedents of the House. One example reads: "Members should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official, either by name or in such way as to make him identifiable, as he is defenceless against accusations made under privilege in the House".

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: That is a ruling which has been enforced on many occasions by predecessors of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Standing Order 58 reads: "A member shall not make an utterance in the nature of being defamatory and where a member makes such an utterance it may be prima facie an abuse of privilege, subject to the provisions of this Standing Order". It goes on to state the Ceann Comhairle should...

Written Answers — Company Law: Company Law (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the recent liquidation of a construction firm (details supplied) who transferred its contracts of employment and commercial contracts to a sister company notwithstanding the fact that substantial sums of money were owed to the Revenue Commissioners, the Construction Industry Pension Fund...

Oil Prices. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he intends to take to alleviate potential pressures on businesses and consumers caused by rising oil prices internationally and the knock-on effect on many other products, such as plastics and pharmaceuticals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18203/06]

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet sub-committee on Aer Lingus last met and when the next meeting is due to be held. [16167/06]

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet sub-committee on drugs and social inclusion last met and when the next meeting is scheduled to be held. [17142/06]

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: On a point of order, who makes the decisions about grouping questions such as Questions Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive? While some of the questions before the Taoiseach concern the Cabinet sub-committee on Aer Lingus, two questions concern the Cabinet sub-committee on drugs. What is the rationale behind grouping such diverse subjects together? Perhaps many people will be using drugs by the time Aer...

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: If there was a necessity to put a Cabinet sub-committee in place, one would have thought it would at least be responsible for invigilating the implementation of the decisions arrived at in respect of an initial public offering. Market conditions are changing before our eyes. We can monitor the impact of the Air Berlin sale. Is the Taoiseach saying the sub-committee will not be reconvened...

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Does the Taoiseach have information on the extent of the deficit in the pension scheme? What commitments——

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Will the Taoiseach give the House an example of the inclusion issues other than drugs dealt with by the sub-committee? Can we expect new proposals in the area of that sub-committee's drugs preoccupation, given the fact that notwithstanding best efforts, the situation in this city and in——

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I am not asking the Taoiseach to discuss the substance of the sub-committee's meetings. Can we expect new initiatives given the worsening drug crisis in many urban centres due to the arrival of crack cocaine?

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I am not making a statement. I am framing a question. I am asking the Taoiseach——

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: If the Taoiseach strictly observed the Ceann Comhairle's rulings, all he would have to do in the House is stand up, say 11 May, 14 June, 25 October and sit down.

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: It has always been the practice that this exact framing of the question is a peg on which to ask some general questions of the Taoiseach rather than particular questions.

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I am asking a general question about the worsening drug situation in urban Ireland in particular.