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National Archives. (23 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the number of files withheld by his Department in respect of the files transferred to the National Archives in respect of 1974; the number withheld under section 8(4)([i]a[/i]) of the National Archives Act 1986; the number withheld under section 8(4)([i]b[/i]); the number withheld under section 8(4)([i]c[/i]); and if he will make a statement on the matter....

National Archives. (23 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: In the matter of the Omagh atrocity and the Omagh families looking for the transcripts of a recent court case, I raised recently with the Taoiseach that this Act could be invoked by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to cause the transcripts concerned to be made available to the families, transcripts that, as matters stand, are not otherwise accessible. I thank the Taoiseach...

Decentralisation Programme. (23 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff in his Department, broken down by grade, who have applied to relocate under the Government's decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3499/05]

Decentralisation Programme. (23 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: On that point, has the Taoiseach had any direct discussions with Mr. Phil Flynn either immediately prior to his resignation or since?

Decentralisation Programme. (23 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: The answer to the question is probably "no" and it would take approximately five seconds to answer.

Decentralisation Programme. (23 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Does the Taoiseach believe the resignation has any adverse implications for the implementation programme, given the circumstances surrounding it?

Decentralisation Programme. (23 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Does the Taoiseach believe the resignation of the chairman of the implementation committee, in circumstances in which he felt obliged to resign, has had any adverse implications for his Department?

Leaders' Questions. (23 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Are they or are they not?

Leaders' Questions. (23 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Will the Taoiseach state more clearly the level of credibility he attaches to Deputy Ó Caoláin's statement yesterday that "Sinn Féin is a party that rejects criminality of any kind"? Can the Taoiseach provide clarity in that regard? I acknowledge the statement and welcome it in so far as it goes, but I do not know what credibility to attach to it. Given that Sinn Féin's members cannot...

Leaders' Questions. (23 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: I, too, am long enough here to know that when Taoisigh were being criticised for reading transcripts, it was not concerning the security of the State. I do not want to retrace this territory but the Minister for Foreign Affairs said only a few weeks ago that he foresaw Sinn Féin in Government, probably with Fianna Fáil, sooner than people realised. The Taoiseach stated last weekend that...

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (22 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the next round of grants from the dormant accounts fund will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5803/05]

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Would the Tánaiste agree that in current circumstances it is desirable for the Government to speak with one voice? Can she explain the differences, which have emerged between Ministers and between the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, and the Taoiseach? Does she understand why the Taoiseach keeps saying that exclusion of the republican movement brought us 30 years of murder and...

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: I thank the Tánaiste for her reply. I do not seek to entrap her into committing to any specific undertaking in this exchange. However, it seems that a very minimalist Bill could be brought before the House. My party has drafted such a Bill and the Tánaiste might be interested in making time available for its discussion. It would require the very basic preconditions for public funding and...

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: In the few days since the debate on Northern Ireland, the ground and the public temper have shifted. I too would like the Tánaiste to accede to requests for the House to have an opportunity to consider this situation as early as possible.

Written Answers — Sporting Facilities: Sporting Facilities (17 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had recent discussions with GAA representatives concerning the possible use of Croke Park by other sporting bodies; and if he will make a statement regarding his approach to the matter. [5335/05]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Níl dabht ar bith faoi sin.

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Regarding the same Supreme Court judgment, perhaps the Tánaiste will assure the House that there will be no cutbacks in the current level of service. I have a letter with me this morning from one typical small service provider pointing out the financial implications of the decision and advising clients that, inevitably, this will have an effect on the level of service. Will the Tánaiste...

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: People who have their relatives and loved ones in such homes require reassurance, and all I ask is that——

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: I was about to sit down. I was happy that I had asked the question and that the Tánaiste could give the assurance that I sought equally speedily.

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Pat Rabbitte: Perhaps I might ask the Tánaiste if she considers that it will be necessary to bring a Supplementary Estimate before the House to assure people in care in such circumstances that there will be no reduction in the current level of service.