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Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme: Statements (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. To an extent, this is an unreal day in Leinster House because of the situation outside the gates. I was uncomfortable in passing pickets because it is not something I like doing, and I cannot remember ever doing it before. I said to those who asked me why I was coming in that I was coming in to do my job and...

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme: Statements (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I have never had such a crowd gather to hear me speak. It was not me who called the quorum either. I will not repeat my preamble.

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme: Statements (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: It was noted, however, that I have not mentioned Tallaght yet, so I will do that. I psyched myself up for this debate by visiting Tallaght Hospital to see a friend this morning. Going in there, I passed the only plaque that survives from all the openings of Tallaght Hospital under various Ministers, and that is the one stating the building was opened by Brendan Howlin, TD, Minister for...

Cost and Efficiency Review of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann: Statements (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy has five minutes remaining.

Cost and Efficiency Review of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann: Statements (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Let us not interrupt the Deputy.

Cost and Efficiency Review of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann: Statements (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy has two minutes remaining.

Cost and Efficiency Review of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann: Statements (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: If Deputy Cuffe addresses his remarks through the Chair, I will be better able to protect him.

Cost and Efficiency Review of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann: Statements (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I am protecting the Deputy well.

Cost and Efficiency Review of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann: Statements (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Doyle has ten minutes.

Cost and Efficiency Review of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann: Statements (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle reminded me this morning that it is not appropriate to draw the Chair into a discussion on the floor of the House.

Cost and Efficiency Review of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann: Statements (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: As there are no other speakers offering, I call on the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, to make a statement in reply which should not exceed ten minutes.

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 177: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the local and European elections in June 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8170/09]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (26 Feb 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of plans for a physical education hall in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if his attention has been drawn to the campaign by the school community in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8169/09]

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (3 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 90: To ask the Taoiseach the most recent unemployment figures for the Tallaght social welfare office, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8546/09]

Written Answers — National Lottery: National Lottery (3 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of funding he expects the State to receive in 2009 for the national lottery; the proposed uses for such funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8544/09]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (3 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his dealings with a group (details supplied) and its constituent bodies in respect of their recently expressed concerns regarding funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8545/09]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (3 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans, within the remit of his Department, to deal with concerns regarding the operation of apartment block management companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8814/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (3 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the development aid assistance being made to the Kingdom of Lesotho; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8542/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (3 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to engage with the new Government of Israel following the recent conflict in Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8543/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (3 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his recent contacts in respect of the continued division of Cyprus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8541/09]