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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the current shortage of places for children with autism in applied behaviour analysis schools; if he has received the proposal put forward by The Saplings to open a second school; when he proposes to sanction this much needed essential education service for young disabled children; and if he will make a statement on the...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Although, unusually, I have not seen the Taoiseach's script, he has denied that he delayed the work of the planning tribunal for five years and I am minded to accept that. I think the allegation, though, is transparently nonsense. The Taoiseach says that some in the Opposition have used spurious political smoke to make allegations. I honestly think the Taoiseach is using his share of spurious...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has said he was "aware of the allegations of tax evasion against former Fianna Fáil Minister, Pádraig Flynn, for some time." He mentioned the allegations of tax evasion, not of taking the money. Did the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform discuss this matter with the Taoiseach and, if so, what action did the Taoiseach take as a...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: The Taoiseach's decision to respond to the wishes of the House and the people by setting up a tribunal has proved — he could not have had foresight of this — to be the longest political touch-kick in history. It has insulated him from many of the great matters his party has been involved in and concerned with in the past. Six years later we do not know any answers to these questions and...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Will the Taoiseach indicate what is holding up the NIB inspectors' report? I understand it has been finished for some time. Why is it not being put into the public domain? I want to ask the Taoiseach about the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform who feels an unending compulsion to address the great issues of our time. The Taoiseach is now saying that in addition to that obligation,...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: It was about the burden of knowledge on the Minister, Deputy McDowell's shoulders.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: In accordance with Standing Orders, have you, a Cheann Comhairle, had application from any Member of the House to make a personal statement during this sitting?

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: At what time?

Leaders' Questions. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: I welcome the decision by the Taoiseach to permit a debate on these matters, as requested by the Opposition. It is not just a concession to the Opposition; it is a concession to the public demand to have these issues ventilated in the House. Does the Taoiseach agree that for a serving Cabinet Minister to open a bogus non-resident account in Castlebar is a disgraceful disservice to his office?...

Leaders' Questions. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: I do not want to get into a contentious debate about the Taoiseach having the most outstanding record ever on dealing with tax evasion, but in terms of people watching this, it is a matter of record that in mysterious circumstances the Taoiseach said he would oppose the introduction of a tax amnesty and then, as Minister for Finance, he brought it in. He also brought in specific measures...

Leaders' Questions. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: When exactly did the Taoiseach know about this matter and what action did he take? Did the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform impart the knowledge to him? Does he agree with the Minister that it is a matter of the utmost gravity? What action does he now propose to take in respect of the membership of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party of Deputy Cooper-Flynn or will he allow her...

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: When the Taoiseach met representatives of the Ulster Political Research Group did he raise the question of sectarian attacks on certain nationalist communities? Did they give any commitments or offer any views in respect of that issue? Does the Taoiseach consider favourably the movement by the DUP to offer serious prospects in terms of restoring devolved institutions to Northern Ireland? I...

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: I want to pay tribute again to the unrivalled work of John Hume, who is leaving the political stage, and to acknowledge that he has been a bulwark for constitutional politics in Northern Ireland for more than 30 years. Does the Taoiseach agree that, notwithstanding the difficulties, it is regrettable that the British Government has not carried out its promise to publish the Cory report, or at...

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: On a point of order, a Cheann Comhairle, I am advised that the Government wants to withdraw leaders' time or to change the sequence to facilitate a debate on the Flynn issue. We are quite happy to facilitate a debate but not to change the sequence of Leaders' Questions. If the Government wants to make an offer in Government time, we want that and we agree to it but we do not want it making an...

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of his meeting with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, in London on 17 December 2003. [1186/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of his talks with Northern political parties in London on 17 December 2003. [1187/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach the contacts he or his Department has had with the Democratic Unionist Party since the Assembly elections in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1188/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 19: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of his meeting on 19 January 2004 with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair. [1731/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 20: To ask the Taoiseach the role he or his Department will play in the proposed review of the Good Friday Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1732/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 21: To ask the Taoiseach if he has raised at any of his recent meetings with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, the failure of the British Government to publish the Cory report in regard to matters in Northern Ireland; if he has received an undertaking from the Prime Minister that the report will be published; when he expects this to take place; and if he will make a...