Results 12,481-12,500 of 13,375 for speaker:Pat Rabbitte

Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Can the Ceann Comhairle promise that this flexibility will become a regular feature?

Leaders' Questions. (13 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: For more than 25 years, the Taoiseach has been reputed to run an extremely expensive constituency operation out of St. Luke's. He is proud of his reputation as one who works at ground level frequently. In that case, how is it that he does not know about the phenomenon of anti-social behaviour? If he does, how come the Government is not doing anything to address it? Does he understand the...

Leaders' Questions. (13 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: The Taoiseach is kidding himself if he thinks that is an effective response to the phenomenon I am bringing to his attention. The Taoiseach can ask the Tánaiste about our good labour laws and how the problems occurred at Gama Construction.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: If the law is not enforced it is an academic topic for debate. The people who visit me every week are not interested in a lecture about existing laws or those in prospect, or the speeches of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. They are interested in what happens on a Saturday night when they are under siege from youths congregating outside who threaten them in their own homes,...

Leaders' Questions. (13 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: The Taoiseach is out there often enough.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: The Taoiseach is meeting too many Heads of State.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: The Taoiseach is out of touch.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: He was some community garda.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he intends to take to deal with vandalism and anti-social behaviour which is causing major problems in many communities with families harassed and property vandalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10794/05]

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

Pat Rabbitte: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received the detailed report from the Garda Síochána into the Garda investigation of the murder of two women in Grangegorman, Dublin 7, in March 1997 which led to the wrongful charging of Dean Lyons; when he will be in a position to make a decision on the further investigation which may be required; if he will...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits issued to non-nationals by nationality; and the skills or areas of employment in which they were issued in respect of each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10710/05]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 664: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda personnel allocated to Garda stations in Lucan, Clondalkin, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Saggart and Brittas at 1 January 1997 and 1 January 2005; the number of gardaí in the aforementioned areas on each of these dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10018/05]

Death of His Holiness Pope John Paul II: Motion. (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: On behalf of the Labour Party I extend our sympathy and regret on the death of Pope John Paul II. His death marks the end for a truly remarkable leader. He was not only the leader of the Catholic Church but also a most influential figure in world affairs. He was the most dominant figure in the religious life of the world's Catholics for more than a quarter of a century and also played a...

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if the Government has plans for the holding of constitutional referenda during 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4633/05]

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the progress with regard to the implementation of the recommendations of the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4634/05]

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Did the Taoiseach answer the question about what will happen if the indications in France are borne out on the day of the referendum?

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Will we proceed in any event? How many reports has the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution issued and how many parts of these have been implemented?

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: I would like to pursue with the Taoiseach the question of the price of building land. Today Davy Stockbrokers predicted another boom year, which at least is different from the usual economists' reports which, whenever there is a threat to the price of building land, state the prices of houses will tail off next year and that increases will be in line with inflation. We have been hearing this...

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to return to the issue of the price of building land. The Taoiseach described the problem and told us about the various reports that have been produced. He also told us about the all-party committee. The Taoiseach's analysis is much closer to my own than one might think from reading the newspapers. However, there is a difference when it comes to taking action. What does the Government...

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: I have two questions and I did not intrude in any way.