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Leaders' Questions. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: How can a patient be refused in such circumstances in extemis? It is beyond belief that he could be turned away in circumstances like these. The people expect the Head of Government to answer that question in this House.

Departmental Bodies. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the projected cost of the communications unit within his Department for 2005; the number of staff employed in the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26557/05]

Departmental Bodies. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Is the Taoiseach satisfied with the performance of this unit? He says its central purpose is to keep Ministers informed. A pattern has emerged in recent times whereby if anything controversial is discussed in this House, the only thing one can be certain of is that Ministers will claim not to have been informed. Might this unit fill the vacuum in the memories and knowledge of line Ministers...

Ministerial Staff. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: I read that one of the Taoiseach's people concerned was recently decorated by the French Government. If that is true, I extend my congratulations. He clearly thinks this policy brings a valuable dimension to governance. The way things are going, I agree with him. It brings a valuable dimension and I am happy we are agreed on that. However, does he think the idea should be extended? For...

Ministerial Staff. (18 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: When the time comes for Members to pay tribute to the Taoiseach, undoubtedly Members from all sides of the House will have to compliment him on his unremitting courtesy to the House, even in the face of provocation. Hence, I do not mean to be rude by stating that I know what his Secretary General's view is as I have read the speech. I am asking the Taoiseach for his view. Does he agree with...

Written Answers — Irish Ferries: Irish Ferries (13 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of the recent condemnation of the Irish Ferries proposals, the European Commission will resubmit without delay its proposal for an EC Directive on manning conditions for regular passenger and ferry services operating between member states — Com(1998)251 final of 29 April 1998 and amended proposal...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Policy: Broadcasting Policy (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to establish TG4 as an independent station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27881/05]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will publish the report he has received from a person (details supplied) of the examination he was asked to undertake of the Garda papers on the murder of persons in Grangegorman in March 1997. [28199/05]

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the constitutional amendments the Government intends to bring forward within the lifetime of the 29th Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24369/05]

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: I understand the position is there may or may not be a referendum on the European constitution in the lifetime of the current Government but that is the only contemplated referendum on an amendment to the Constitution. I ask that question in the context of nine different reports having been produced since 1997 on the matter of necessary or perceived necessary amendments to the Constitution. I...

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: The net point here is that no action has been taken. The relevance of Deputy O'Sullivan's question is that it was the same Taoiseach who used the Constitution for about four years to explain why he could not intervene in the cost of building land because he feared that a constitutional amendment might be necessary. It was then put to the all-party committee——

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: ——which offered the view that it is possible to intervene in the public good. The Taoiseach now says that senior counsel with whom he apparently fraternises——

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: He is not referring to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. He should tell him that notwithstanding what Deputy O'Sullivan and her colleagues have concluded that they think a challenge would be likely. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his patience. My question is which will it be? If the Taoiseach expects a challenge, why does he not introduce an amendment that secures the...

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: ——putting house ownership out of reach of ordinary people. Land is the biggest element of the problem. We have taken no action and are now reduced to buying back the designated sites for schools——

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: ——at rezoned values. It is a major issue.

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Will the Taoiseach comment on recent press reports that the Minister for Finance will not give any money to the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue?

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: No, but it confirms my high regard for the Minister for Finance.

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: In light of the Minister of Finance's decision, where stands the campus stadium Ireland Bill? Is it to be brought forward?

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Will the Government make representations to the Law Society to express a view on that?

Leaders' Questions. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Contrary to what the Taoiseach says, last Tuesday he tried to defend this phenomenal waste. He also denied there was a problem. He instanced the e-Cabinet project as an area into which no consultants were brought and boasted that it cost only €5 million. How many people are involved in the e-Cabinet project, apart from the 15 computer geniuses present? Are there 100 people altogether? This...