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Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance the procedures he follows regarding vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14701/05]

Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the procedures he follows with regard to vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14702/05]

Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the procedures he follows in relation to vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14703/05]

Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the procedures he follows in relation to vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14704/05]

Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the procedures he follows in relation to vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14705/05]

Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the procedures he follows in relation to vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14706/05]

Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Transport the procedures he follows in relation to vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14707/05]

Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the procedures he follows in relation to vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14708/05]

Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the procedures she follows with regard to vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under her aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14709/05]

Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the procedures he follows in relation to vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14710/05]

Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the procedures she follows for vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under her aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14711/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Defence the procedures he follows for vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14712/05]

Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 296: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures he follows for vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14713/05]

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: It may come as a surprise to the House that since the foundation of the Irish Republic in 1919, the guillotine has been used 575 times, but that since the current combination of parties assumed office in 1997, it has been used 191 times, 33% of the total number.

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: That is not what the Deputy said on his election posters. The Minister for Finance is asking the House to agree that the Dáil should again come to the rescue of the Government in its own incompetence. The legislation involved was rushed through under the guillotine. The British-Irish Agreement Bill 1999, a 56-section Bill, was presented on 8 March 1999. The debate on all Stages got only as...

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: That is not the issue, as the Minister knows.

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: The Minister will be aware that the INO is publishing a paper today on whistleblowing and advising of its concern that where the operation of the health care system endangers patients they ought to have legal protection if they bring that matter to light. Will the Minister indicate the Government's attitude to the Whisteblowers Protection Bill passed by the Government on Second Stage, which I...

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Does the Minister have any idea what is the answer to my question?

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: I do not know whether that is arrogance or ignorance. It appears to be both.

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (4 May 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position with regard to discussions within the EU on proposed reforms of the EU sugar regime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14182/05]