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Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (20 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 636: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the concerns being expressed by a group (details supplied) in respect of the future of the dial to stop drug dealing campaign; his plans to continue funding for this campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14793/10]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy : National Drugs Strategy (20 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 647: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the many concerns being expressed in respect of head shops; the action he proposes to take in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15531/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 709: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to any difficulties in a rent supplement payment being made directly to a property owner where this is specifically requested by the recipient; if his Department is considering or has issued any formal or informal instruction or advice to community welfare officers regarding making rent supplement...

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. I could not see Deputy Coveney's expression when the last statement was made about him being close to the Minister on this issue. I would be interested if he would confirm that. I take the opportunity to compliment Deputy Coveney on giving us an opportunity to discuss an issue which is timely. I also wish the...

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: It is topical enough in the sense that we were guests of George Hook in the civic library in Tallaght. The reason I mention it is that the event is part of the Bord Gáis library opportunity which is being run throughout the country. George Hook made a point about the importance of energy supply. The nice managing director from Bord Gáis made the case for his supply, which was fair...

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Do what?

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Is my time up already?

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I mentioned Tallaght. I try to bring to my politics----

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I did.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I mentioned Deputy Brian Hayes and Deputy Pat Breen, so the Deputies opposite might tell them that. I also mentioned the Labour Party. I am doing my best to take a positive approach.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I was going to finish on the Green Party because I have made my views on the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, known. I hope my admiration for his work does not do him any harm politically. I look forward to the Minister tying together the points made in this debate. I suspect that my colleagues opposite will be constructive in that regard.

Planning Issues. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy is very clear about the role of the Chair.

Planning Issues. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister has the last word.

Waste Management. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Before he responds on Question No. 4, I take this opportunity to wish the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe, well and to congratulate him on his appointment.

Water Meters. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I ask the Deputy to be very brief; he has broken his promise.

Social and Affordable Housing. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: We are just out of time.

Social and Affordable Housing. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: There are only a few seconds remaining.

Social and Affordable Housing. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: One word from the Minister.

Social and Affordable Housing. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Minister, Deputy Gormley, and the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe. I hope he enjoyed the occasion.

Message from Select Committee. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Select Committee on Health and Children has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2010 - Votes 39, 40 and 41.