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Hospital Services. (31 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: That concludes——

Hospital Services. (31 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: ——Question Time for today.

Adjournment Debate Matters (31 Mar 2009)

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 Mattie McGrath — Bansha health centre, Tipperary, County Tipperary, where the people of Bansha and surrounding area recently signed a petition to keep the centre open; (2) Deputy James Bannon — the need for the Minister...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution on this important Bill. This is an occasion on which I can speak comfortably about Tallaght and my wider constituency because this is where my experience of housing is based. I remind colleagues that I was a member of the local authority from 1991 and I miss it. Much of my work still concerns housing issues and they remain of great...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Why would I do that? I am a forward thinking Fianna Fáil Deputy, so Deputy Durkan would not want me to talk about the past. I take it that the Chair will protect me if I need it.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: There were good schemes in the past and we should not be afraid to look at them again.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: We should understand that even in the good times, there were demands for local authority housing. If we are now in more challenging times, it is important to take account of that fact. If the challenging times are to continue, they will put pressure on families and this issue will be dealt with in the Fine Gael Party Bill tonight, and was dealt with in a previous Labour Party Bill. The...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I am an ordinary community worker. I spend my time in my constituency and hear what people say and I am not afraid to represent those views, or to represent the views on social inclusion I have often expressed. There is a very strong sense of social inclusion as far as this Bill is concerned. I look forward to the passage of the legislation and I wish the Minister and the Minister of State...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: That is not bad.

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (31 Mar 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Transport his dealings in respect of the challenges for the workers at a company (details supplied); the position regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13368/09]

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I would add soccer.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I am fascinated by the Deputy's contribution. One minute and 40 seconds remain.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I was interested.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: That is no problem. We should have more speakers from Galway as both of the Deputies are brilliant.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: There is a little over ten minutes left in the slot.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: It is a matter between the Deputy and Deputy Clune.

Social Welfare: Motion (Resumed) (1 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution on this motion. I compliment my colleague on the Joint Committee on Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Enright, on her work thereon. The motion gives us the opportunity to make remarks on a number of issues that are of concern to us. Deputy Enright should understand that not everybody on this side of the House would disagree with the...

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (1 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm his plans to introduce legislation to deal with management companies; if his attention has been drawn to the interest in this matter throughout Tallaght and Dublin South-West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13617/09]

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: While I am informed there is no provision for the Minister to speak again, he may make a brief comment if he wishes.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Amendment No. 8 arises from Committee proceedings. Amendment No. 9 is a technical alternative to amendment No. 8 while amendments Nos. 10 to 13, inclusive, 16 to 19, inclusive, 21 and 73 to 79, inclusive, are related. Amendment Nos. 14 and 15 are technical alternatives to amendment No. 13. Therefore, amendments Nos. 8 to 19, inclusive, 21 and 73 to 79, inclusive, may be discussed together.