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Constitutional Reform. (15 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the Government's response on the Report of the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution on the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2162/06]

Constitutional Reform. (15 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I think Tom Stafford would get that job in the morning if the opportunity arose.

Constitutional Reform. (15 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: What is the Taoiseach's reaction to the report of the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Family? In terms of the definition of the family, the committee divided on the more inclusive definition submitted by my colleague, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, and subscribed to by a minority on the committee. There were many unanimous recommendations. Does the Taoiseach intend to move on them? I ask the...

Constitutional Reform. (15 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Will the Taoiseach address the report of 2004 on building land? A number of recommendations were made, which people on the Opposition benches supported. None of them has been implemented, yet the price of housing continues to rocket. We are told every year by some economist working for some bank that there will be a slowdown in the rate of acceleration. For at least five or six years this...

Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: May I ask the Taoiseach about the services directive? This party and our sister parties across Europe are campaigning for fundamental alteration especially of the country of origin principle, something apparently supported by the Irish Government up to now. If the proposed amendments go through the European Parliament today will the Irish Government support the dilution of the country of...

Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I am asking about the Government position.

Leaders' Questions. (15 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to return to the Stardust issue that was raised yesterday. I presume the Taoiseach, like most Members, watched the programme last night. The Taoiseach made a commitment yesterday that if new evidence came forward, he and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform were prepared to review it. There is no necessity for me to describe the horror of what was depicted in an example of...

Leaders' Questions. (15 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I agree with the Taoiseach that he cannot make a conclusion about the design of the building or the cause of the fire, whether it was arson or accident. None of us in the House can do that. However, on a different issue, is the Taoiseach prepared to put in process some review that can quickly report to the relevant Minister whether there is a basis for further investigation. I am not clear...

Leaders' Questions. (15 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Why is the Taoiseach not in a position to state he will put in train, for example, the kind of investigation that I suggested or that Deputy Kenny suggested yesterday in terms of the Judge Cory-type precedent? Surely we can do that to meet the genuine concerns of the relatives. The Taoiseach did not state yesterday — I read the transcript again because I sometimes have as much difficulty as...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (14 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 134: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Article 15 of Council Directive 75/442/EEC, as amended by Directive 91/156/EEC, states that the cost of waste disposal must be borne by the holder who has the waste handled by a waste collecter, or the previous holder or the producer of the product from which...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 165: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to give direction under the EU Directive 2003/87/EC, whereby the low emission production of cement from granulated blast furnace slag can be included as an activity covered under Article 22 of the emissions trading scheme from 2008 onwards. [5321/06]

Order of Business. (14 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: On legislation on refunds to patients in long-stay nursing homes and other institutions, are difficulties being experienced in drafting the legislation? When will the Bill be published? In light of recent comments, is legislation required for a Garda reserve force? If so, when will it be introduced? Does it have Government support?

Order of Business. (14 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I realise legislation is not listed. Is it required?

Leaders' Questions. (14 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I join Deputy Kenny and the Taoiseach in offering my condolences to the family in my constituency that was destroyed by a terrible tragedy that visited it yesterday. I wish to associate myself with the remarks which were made by the Taoiseach and Deputy Kenny. What happened to the family in question, which was known in the area as a lovely family, is almost beyond belief. It seems to me that...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: The Taoiseach is right in saying that this is not the first time this matter has been raised. Deputy Broughan raised it a couple of weeks ago. However, I read his contribution when he raised it on 14 February 2001 and the answers given then are exactly the same. The Taoiseach says that he is aware of the unanswered questions out there, but we have not put anything in place to seek to address...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: I do not want to argue. I just want the Taoiseach to agree to meet them.

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: What is the Taoiseach's view on the statement by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr. Peter Hain, that he will withdraw salaries from the MLAs? Does the Taoiseach believe that a democratic culture in Northern Ireland can be maintained if democratic representatives are deprived of a means of income? Does this go back to people who can rely on personal or other income to sustain...

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his most recent contacts with the political parties in Northern Ireland. [40394/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach the matter discussed at his meeting on 22 December 2005 with the Chief Constable of the PSNI, Mr. Hugh Orde; the information the Chief Constable gave regarding the alleged operation of a spy-ring at Stormont and subsequent dropping of charges against a number of persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40395/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach his assessment of the implications for political progress in Northern Ireland of the dropping of charges arising from an alleged spy-ring at Stormont and the disclosure that a senior Sinn Féin official was a long time British agent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40396/05]