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Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Will the Minister take a question?

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Does the Minister suggest that we should put advertisements in the newspapers like the PDs?

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: I did not know it was a controversial referendum.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: I bring to the attention of the House-——

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: The schedule circulated by the Whips clearly sets out that today's business is the Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. My party wants to oppose the Order for Second Stage. We are told repeatedly from the Chair that the ordering of business is "a matter for the Whips". I have received a document from the Government Whip which...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: I do not propose to discuss the matter. I merely want to bring to your attention the recommendations of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution. The committee in its sixth report recommended, for example, that even "the Standing Orders of the House should be amended so as to embody a presumption that every TD and Senator will have sufficient opportunity to make whatever contribution he or...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: On a point of order, since when is a Whips' document not a House document? The Taoiseach answers questions every day on the Order of Business.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: The Taoiseach says repeatedly the ordering of business is a matter for the Whips. I have received a document from the Whips. When was Second Stage ordered?

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Therefore, we will have the vote next week after the debate as to whether to have the debate.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: The House is being reduced to a farce.

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (30 Mar 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of recent statements from the INTO, he has plans to drop the requirement for teachers trained outside the State to pass the SCG Irish language examination within five years of working in schools here; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the exam is a barrier to filling chronic teacher supply shortages; and if...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (30 Mar 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the practice that has emerged in Swords, County Dublin, whereby parents hoping to enrol their daughters in a local school (details supplied) are forced to camp out overnight prior to the school opening applications for enrolment the following day; if this reflects the shortage of school places available in the area; his...

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (30 Mar 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers at primary level who have provisional recognition pending acquisition of the SCG qualification; the number of those who are currently on extensions of time beyond the five year limit to obtain the Irish language qualifications; if he can provide a breakdown by country in both of these categories; and if he will...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Mar 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the costings of his "Your Education Service" initiative, broken down by venue costs, publications, fees to chairs and staff, promotion and advertising and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9948/04]

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (30 Mar 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date in implementing the literacy target to halve the number of pupils with serious literacy difficulties in schools designated disadvantaged by 2006, as declared in the NAPS 2002; the measures he has put in place with which he plans to meet the target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9949/04]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Mar 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when divisional status for Tallaght Garda station will be implemented; the proposals being considered for a Garda station in west Tallaght; the present position on the construction and staffing of a Garda station or office in west Tallaght, in view of the continuing rapid growth of the area; if he will prioritise a local...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 Mar 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the Garda station office at Rathcoole, County Dublin; the way in which he will address local concerns about inadequate opening hours and Garda coverage; the long-term plans for policing and a permanent base for gardaí in the growing community of Rathcoole-Saggart; and if he will make a statement on the...

European Council Meetings: Statements. (30 Mar 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Last December in the aftermath of the failed Rome summit, the Taoiseach appeared to lack ambition to conclude negotiations on a new treaty and a great deal of discussion took place on the need for a period of reflection and so on. On that occasion I said: It now falls to the Irish presidency to seek to complete the job. I have to say that in the reported comments of the Taoiseach over the...

European Council Meetings: Statements. (30 Mar 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: A successful case cannot be made in the seven sitting days left to us between now and 12 May which is the minimum deadline of 30 days before 11 June.

European Council Meetings: Statements. (30 Mar 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: It is reprehensible that the Government should seek to do this. The Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, in the sixth report of the all-party committee, which made a number of important recommendations, said: Measures should be taken to ensure that a Bill to amend the Constitution is fully debated by the Dáil. Given the importance of a constitutional amendment, every Deputy and every...