Results 2,021-2,040 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Farm Waste Management. (3 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Unfortunately, the questions must be dealt with by the Chair.

Farm Waste Management. (3 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I will. Go ahead.

Adjournment Debate Matters. (3 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Brian Hayes — the need for the Minister for Education and Science and the Minister of State with responsibility for children to respond to the genuine concern that exists within the national youth service about the 10%...

Messages from Select Committees (4 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights has completed its consideration of the Legal Services Ombudsman Bill 2008 and has made amendments thereto. The Select Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has completed its consideration of the Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008 and has made no amendments thereto.

Estimates for Public Services 2008: Message from Select Committee (4 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Select Committee on Health and Children has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2008 — Votes Nos. 40 and 41.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (4 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will confirm details of the scheme he has announced in respect of the appointment of the Football Association of Ireland's new welfare officer for young Irish players in Britain; the way he plans to monitor this scheme; the arrangements he is making to contact the players concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (4 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding his contacts with the Indian authorities in respect of the recent events in Mumbai, India; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44620/08]

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (9 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a company (details supplied) went into liquidation; if in these circumstances it is the case that ownership of building lands of such a company including common or green spaces in a Dublin estate transfers to his Department; if his Department can dispose of such lands; and if he will make a...

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I would like to share time with my friend, Deputy Bobby Aylward.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. I will not reply to many of the red herrings. This is a typical case of "damned if you do, damned if you don't", because when this measure was first introduced, as I understand it, there was opposition from other side of the House. I do not want to be too political on a damp December day, but the Government...

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I will deal with that. I am not afraid to deal with it because I am a proud Dubliner and I was out there that day.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I know that people were upset, angry and confused. In fairness to the previous speaker, she was absolutely right — that is a fact. I was quoted in The Irish Times as making such a statement, so I must have said it, because The Irish Times would not report anything that was not true. I went about my business, and instead of taking a stand similar to that of my colleague, which has now...

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: It is sometimes tough being on the Government backbenches, but I would not have it any other way because one can get things done. I have seen colleagues, even today, express huge frustration with being on the Opposition benches. I am not being smart about this, but I understand it.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I apologise if I provoked the Deputy. On either side of the House things happen and things are decided and announced which we are not all happy about. Deputies should not think that life on the Government benches is all that easy or that we are happy with everything.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: One plays the cards one is dealt and one goes about one's business.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: In my case, I go about my constituency. I go to every street in Dublin South West and listen to what people are saying, and then I come in here and convey that to the best of my ability and try to effect change. I hope that I and others will be credited with doing this because that is exactly what we did. We were not afraid to do it. That is what we will continue to do. In fairness to my...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (10 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm details of the announcement made on 4 December 2008 in respect of substitution in second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45543/08]

Message from Select Committee (11 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Select Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has completed its consideration of the Broadcasting Bill 2008 and has made amendments thereto.

Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Amendment No. 1 is out of order.

Health Bill 2008: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Amendments Nos. 1a and 1b are out of order.