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Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Go raibh maith agat, Minister. I wish you well on Committee Stage.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The next speaker is Deputy Joanna Tuffy, who has 30 minutes.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: That is agreed.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: It might be against the rules of the House.

Child Benefit: Motion (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. I compliment our colleague, Deputy Róisín Shortall, on giving us the opportunity to make these contributions. I do not remember 1944, but I remember bygone days when, as a small child, I was aware of when my mother collected the child benefit. It was a long time ago but on those days, which is probably why I...

Child Benefit: Motion (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Shortall knows this game. If she were in my position, she would do exactly the same.

Child Benefit: Motion (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: If the Deputy's party was lucky enough to get into Government, it would face the same challenges. I will not be drawn up that cul-de-sac. I look forward to the rest of the debate.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (2 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 109: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to fund FÁS through 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44751/09]

Report by Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements (Resumed) (3 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to what I consider a very significant debate. It is very important to welcome the presence of the Minister of State with responsibility for children and youth affairs, Deputy Barry Andrews, because it reminds us, if reminding were necessary, that this is about children. Like other colleagues, I record my appreciation of the work done by...

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The next speaker is Deputy Seán Fleming and there are 30 minutes in his slot. I understand he wishes to share time with his colleagues.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I am bound to tell Deputy Cuffe that the Luas which serves the docklands also goes to Tallaght.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Please let Deputy Hogan speak without interruption.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress regarding an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 24 being served by one Garda station; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the residents association of the estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46370/09]

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Quinn without interruption.

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The next slot is for Sinn Féin and there are 40 minutes in the slot.

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I apologise to the Minister, my instructions were incorrect.

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister has 40 minutes which will be followed by the Sinn Féin slot.

Financial Resolution No.5: General (Resumed). Debate resumed on the following motion: (10 Dec 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.