Person: Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte

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Rabbitte accuses Donnelly of not being able to handle banking inquiry workload

The Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte is accusing Stephen Donnelly of ducking-out of the banking inquiry because of the workload.

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Burton ‘shocked and very distressed’ over TD Nulty’s messages to girl, 17

Former Labour party allies of disgraced TD Patrick Nulty have expressed “shock and distress” at his actions.

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Rabbitte 'hopeful' of resolution to electricians' pay row

The Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has said he is hopeful the dispute involving electricians' pay will be quickly resolved.

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Rabbitte defends new postcode system

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Irish internet access is lagging

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Mobile phone firms blame mast ban for poor service

One in 12 kids face exposure to online porn

One in 12 Irish children are at risk of online exposure to sexual material or pornography, research has found.

Sat, 27 Jul, 2013

Rabbitte slams FF Senator's 'inflammatory' comments

The Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has reacted angrily to comments made by a Fianna Fáil Senator at their Ard Fheis today.

Sat, 27 Apr, 2013

Rabbitte blames 'flat' consumer economy for Eircom 'blip'

The Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has described the drop in revenue at Eircom as a "blip".

Thu, 21 Feb, 2013

‘Pay clubs to drop drinks sponsorship’

Sports Minister Leo Varadkar has proposed a voluntary system for clubs and teams to opt out of sponsorship from alcohol companies as an alternative to a State-imposed ban.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2013

Respite care grant cuts 'modest', says Rabbitte

Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has today refused to deal with calls for a reversal of the cut to respite care grants, which he has described as "modest".

Thu, 06 Dec, 2012

Over half of 4G money to be paid into Exchequer in 2012

The Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has welcomed the successful auction of 4G mobile licences by ComReg.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2012

Rabbitte: Nothing to do with RTE settlement in garda libel action

The Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte says he had "no hand in determining" how RTE defended or settled a libel action last week.

Wed, 16 May, 2012

No RTE resignations after meeting with Rabbitte

The Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has said he is satisfied that the board of RTE fully appreciates the seriousness of the libeling of Fr Kevin Reynolds.

Tue, 08 May, 2012

Rabbitte to meet RTE board over Fr Reynolds libel

The Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte is meeting the board of RTE this morning to discuss the BAI report into the libeling of Fr Kevin Reynolds.

Tue, 08 May, 2012

Rabbitte: Household Charge gave people chance to 'kick back'

Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte said today that the Government has huge lessons to learn from the implimentation of the Household Charge.

Tue, 03 Apr, 2012

Rabbitte: Proposed broadcasting charge 'not a new household charge'

The Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has said people who pay their TV licence have nothing to fear from the proposed new broadcasting charge.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2012

Government ‘committed’ to Croke Park deal

THE Government is not seeking to “unpick” the Croke Park Agreement and will continue to honour the deal, Eamon Gilmore has said.

Tue, 13 Dec, 2011

Minister to review RTE TV licence system

The Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has promised to look at ending the situation where RTE is funded by the licence fee and also advertising revenue.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2011

Workers threaten to strike over ESB sale plan

WORKERS at the ESB could go on strike if the Government proceeds with plans to sell part of the state-owned company.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2011

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