# Pat Rabbitte

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# tusla

Chair of Tusla says 'journey of reform' lies ahead with further improvements needed 'on a daily basis'

The former Labour Party leader was addressing foster carers at a conference this morning.

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Nov 2nd 2019, 9:15 AM

# give me a sign

Occupational hazard ahead: Fifteen photos of Irish politicians next to unfortunate signs

Those pesky exit signs.

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Feb 18th 2017, 11:00 AM

# factcheck

FactCheck: Is Pat Rabbitte right about RTE's coverage of water charges?

The former Labour TD says RTE has focused almost entirely on protests, and almost never reported on the need to improve our water infrastructure.

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Jul 17th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Soundbites

They said - the general election count quotes of the weekend

Lots of politicians had lots to say today as you might imagine, and not all of it was nice.

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Feb 29th 2016, 6:10 AM

# Before government

Revealed: Labour voted against extending Special Criminal Court's powers in 2009

Legislation to extend the powers of the non-jury court to deal with cases involving organised crime was opposed at final stages by Joan Burton and her party.

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Feb 10th 2016, 5:18 PM

# rabbitte out

One of Irish politics' most vociferous voices just bowed out in typical style

And it was a good one.

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Jan 28th 2016, 4:15 PM

# Not a joke

This is what happened when Ivan Yates and two politicians walked into a bar

Former minister Ivan Yates went for a jar with Pat Rabbitte and Lucinda Creighton.

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Dec 21st 2015, 5:19 PM

# Cyberbullying

'We can’t have a law that excludes things just because somebody’s offended'

Communications Minister Alex White has spoken out against proposals from some within his own party to legislate against cyberbullying.

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Dec 10th 2015, 9:00 PM

# Banking Inquiry

Joan Burton to banking inquiry - "We would have let Anglo fail"

Labour’s current leader and former leader were in front of the banking inquiry this afternoon.

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Jul 23rd 2015, 3:09 PM

# gonezo

Here are all the Labour TDs stepping down at the next election (so far)

Will there be any more?

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Jul 10th 2015, 8:06 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you listen to a Pat Rabbitte-hosted radio show?

The Left Hook, anyone?

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Jul 7th 2015, 8:30 PM

# no laura 2.0

Pat Rabbitte is NOT going to write a steamy novel like Alan Shatter

Sad news.

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Jul 7th 2015, 2:12 PM

# State of the Nation

Fianna Fáil: Brian Cowen did the right thing, we could have ended up like Greece

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jul 7th 2015, 1:35 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 It’s Tuesday and here’s all the news you need to know this morning.

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Jul 7th 2015, 9:00 AM

# Not running

Pat Rabbitte will NOT be contesting the next general election

The former Labour leader and minister could not be drawn on the issue recently.

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Jul 6th 2015, 11:59 PM

# The High Table Interview

What really annoys Pat Rabbitte?

Here’s what we learned when the former minister came into TheJournal.ie during the week.

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Jul 5th 2015, 10:15 AM

# mad as hell

Pat Rabbitte is VERY angry about RTÉ's water charges coverage

The former minister has previously described the broadcaster as a “recruiting sergeant” for the far left and Sinn Féin.

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Jul 4th 2015, 12:12 PM

# Cabinet sacking

Pat Rabbitte’s face doesn’t always reflect his inner happiness

The former minister reflected on his departure from cabinet in a wide-ranging interview with TheJournal.ie today.

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Jul 1st 2015, 10:00 PM

# pat question

Pat Rabbitte can't make his mind up

Will he stay or will he go? (He doesn’t know).

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Jun 3rd 2015, 11:15 AM

# The Rabbitte

Consigned to the knacker's yard, Pat Rabbitte doesn't know if he'll run again

The former communications minister has given a typically outspoken interview to Newstalk today.

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Apr 13th 2015, 2:09 PM

# Impartiality

Joan Burton thinks RTÉ got a bit too excited about the water protests (but RTÉ doesn't agree)

The Tánaiste has joined those in government criticising the broadcaster’s coverage of water charges.

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Apr 1st 2015, 10:49 PM

# pied pipers of the aaa

Pat Rabbitte launches scathing attack on RTÉ's coverage of water charges

The Labour TD is VERY unimpressed, but the broadcaster has refuted his claims.

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Mar 25th 2015, 10:10 PM

# The drugs don't work

Pat Rabbitte: 'Maybe Leo thinks he could run the entire cabinet without anybody'*

* Although, we’re pretty sure he was joking.

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Mar 4th 2015, 6:00 PM

# Abuse

Rabbitte: The selective targeting of public figures needs to stop

TD Ruth Coppinger said people are more concerned about the arrests in relation to the Jobstown protests.

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Feb 11th 2015, 7:30 AM

# Water protests

'The temper of protest is changing' - Pat Rabbitte critical of 'thuggish' protesters

The former minister says such protesters are in the minority.

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Feb 1st 2015, 1:18 PM

# no dice

Sorry Pat, the Ceann Comhairle says he's in it until the end

Suggestions that Pat Rabbitte could replace Seán Barrett have been shot down.

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Jan 24th 2015, 3:23 PM

# go team

'Shane Ross isn't THAT right-wing': Christy Burke's u-turn on new Independent Alliance

Dublin’s Lord Mayor is considering joining the new group and running in the next General Election.

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Jan 8th 2015, 1:10 PM

# Independent Revolution

Shane Ross says his new alliance will 'absolutely uproot politics in this country'

Ross and fellow independent Michael Fitzmaurice will be joining forces.

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Jan 7th 2015, 7:53 AM

# Irish Water

More than 100,000 will turn up at water charge protests tomorrow, predicts TD

The claim came as Pat Rabbitte said the public mood is being “exploited”.

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Oct 31st 2014, 5:45 PM

# Independents Day

"Populist almost without exception," - Pat Rabbitte isn't a fan of independent TDs

The former Communications Minister was pulling no punches this morning.

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Oct 12th 2014, 3:20 PM

# The High Table Interview

Minister: There's a new optimism around Labour, people are prepared to listen to us again

Super junior minister Ged Nash had plenty to say when he sat down with TheJournal.ie at our offices in Dublin this week…

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Sep 18th 2014, 8:30 PM

# michael disappointed

Back in time: It's ten years since Labour decided NOT to run Michael D for the Áras

Come with us on a journey through time and space … to September 2004.

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Sep 7th 2014, 5:30 PM

# The Burton Bounce

Why has Labour's support doubled since May?

Analysis: Joan Burton’s party has gone from 7 per cent to 14 per cent in the latest opinion poll. But why?

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Aug 18th 2014, 10:21 AM

# On the Record

Here's how many times Garth Brooks was mentioned in Leinster House last month...

Did you guess ‘between three and five times’?… Nope, higher. Much higher.

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Aug 4th 2014, 9:45 AM

# in with the old

Guess who's back?... Pat Rabbitte and Ruairí Quinn replace new ministers on committees

Former junior minister Joe Costello will also join his Labour ‘old guard’ colleagues on Oireachtas committees…

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Jul 17th 2014, 1:48 PM

# Prime Numbers

In numbers: the Cabinet reshuffle

What’s the average age of a Cabinet member? And how many are from Dublin?

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Jul 11th 2014, 6:06 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’ clock

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Jul 11th 2014, 4:51 PM

# Everyday I'm Shufflin

Here are 9 things you need to know about the Cabinet reshuffle

Analysis: The Cabinet’s female membership is doubled but will Labour rue taking on Environment?

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Jul 11th 2014, 3:16 PM

# Reshuffle

Taoiseach thanks former ministers for service 'during difficult times'

Announcing his new Cabinet today, Enda Kenny thanked outgoing ministers for their service to the Irish people.

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Jul 11th 2014, 2:21 PM

# Budget

The Briefcase: Tax havens, a €100 million deal for Quinn's companies, and a Wetherspoons fry-up

This was the week in business.

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Jul 11th 2014, 12:24 PM