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Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Coveney is entitled to his opinion. It would not be appropriate for a little known Fianna Fáil Deputy from Tallaght to say that. People are upset and they are angry. People in my constituency, as in every other constituency, are concerned. I am not looking for sympathy in regard to the pressure I am under as a result of the number of angry and upset people coming to my clinic. I...

Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Yes and we are doing that. I do not disagree with anything Deputy Coveney has to say as he is entitled to his perspective. I will represent my constituents as best I can. I have taken many calls this week from public sector workers throughout the State. I have received e-mails from everywhere, which as Deputies will be aware was organised. I am taking as many calls as I can. I have...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (12 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to redesign the community employment scheme to respond to the new economic situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5433/09]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (12 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on the proposed extension of the Luas line from Tallaght through the Tallaght west area to Saggart, County Dublin; the schedule being followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5432/09]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I call Deputy Kathleen Lynch who also has 20 minutes.

Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make another brief contribution on this important issue. I am impressed that so many senior colleagues are still here, including the leader of the Labour Party, to hear my contribution. I am always pleased to get such support. I note too the presence of the leader of the Independent Deputies and am pleased by that.

Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I remind my colleagues that I will continue to do my job to the best of my ability, keep my head down and do my business representing my community. For those Members who do not remember, I represent Dublin South-West which embraces Tallaght, Firhouse, Templeogue, Greenhills, Brittas and Bohernabreena. I was interested to hear during the previous debate on this Bill that colleagues have mixed...

Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I know what it is like to go home to tell one's family about the difficulties one is experiencing as far as one's working life is concerned. It is a challenge and it is something about which we should all be concerned. In the times we are in, it is easy to suggest taking the brakes off as far as labour law is concerned, but those of us who have commitments and trade union backgrounds...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (18 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the schools in Dublin south west covered by the announcement in respect of mild general learning disability classes; if he will provide assurances on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6481/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (18 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the teacher allocation in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; his views on the anxiety of the school community in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6482/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (18 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that there will be no loss of language teacher posts in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; his views on the challenges faced by the schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6483/09]

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: He probably heard the Deputy.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy, without interruption.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy has one minute remaining.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Shatter without interruption.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: In fairness to Deputy Shatter, we should be conscious that we are eating into his time. My advice is that, if a personal charge is made, it should be withdrawn. Deputy Gogarty has clarified that he had no intention to make such a charge.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: He has withdrawn it.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I understand he has withdrawn it.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: My advice is that a Deputy can make a political charge but not a personal charge. I am satisfied this was the case.