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Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Before calling Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, I remind her that there is only one minute remaining before we must adjourn the debate.

Estimates for the Public Services 2010: Message from Select Committee (3 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Select Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has completed its consideration of the following Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2010 - Vote No. 31.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. The Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 provides for the dissolution of St. Luke's Hospital board and the transfer of its employees, assets and liabilities to the HSE. The dissolution, I am told, arises from the national plan for radiation oncology, under which there are to be four radiation oncology...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: No, funnily enough I was not born and bred in Tallaght. I was born and bred in the inner city. I might not be a Deputy today if I had not moved to Tallaght with an employer who was a trustee of the Fine Gael party but nevertheless saw some potential in me.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: My family were able to go from the inner city to St. Kevin's, which is now St. James's, the National Children's Hospital, the Adelaide, Sir Patrick Dun's and Mercer's Hospital, where I had my tonsils removed. I feel strongly about the cluster of small hospitals, including St. Luke's. Thank God, I have never been a patient of St. Luke's but I have visited it on many occasions and I agree with...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: At the end of May, the Minister for Health and Children announced the appointment of Dr. Susan O'Reilly as new director of the National Cancer Control Programme, NCCP. I understand Dr. O'Reilly will take up her position in September. As a member of the Joint Committee on Health and Children, I look forward to meeting her to discuss her plans. I had the opportunity to meet Professor Tom...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the exclusion of the local authority charge from section 97 (2) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 is inequitable; if he does not consider it to be inequitable, the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24074/10]

Written Answers — Non-Principal Private Residences: Non-Principal Private Residences (3 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 149: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a possible discrepancy in Parliamentary Question No. 199 of 13 May 2010 which noted that 306,790 non-principal private residences were registered to 14,305 non-resident owners, which equates to an average of 21.44 accommodation units per property owner, compared to other...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (3 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 223: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will make contact with a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in respect of its concerns that the transport service for pupils from the Traveller community may be withdrawn; if she will give assurances in relation to this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24073/10]

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Some eight minutes remain.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I do.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I have enjoyed listening to Deputy Burke for the last ten minutes. I wish him well and I hope when he returns to Galway tomorrow night that he is still in good form. I am pleased to speak on the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisons) Bill 2010. I make so secret of my admiration for the work of the Minister and I wish him well. One of the Minister's first acts as Minister for Social...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will instruct the Health Service Executive to provide additional funding to Tallaght Hospital to enable the hospital to deal effectively with the difficulties which have arisen regarding the number of dermatology referrals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25869/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (16 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he is taking with the Israeli Government to emphasise his shock and concern in respect of the recent events at Gaza; if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concern in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25866/10]

Written Answers — Summer Works Scheme: Summer Works Scheme (16 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when she expects to make a decision on the summer works appeal in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24. [25867/10]

Written Answers — School Libraries: School Libraries (16 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm funding for the junior certificate school programme library initiative at schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if she will appreciate the importance of this initiative and give assurances in the matter. [25868/10]

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: This is one of those occasions when I am tempted to call a quorum, but I will desist and remain calm. That would, of course, cause chaos in the Fine Gael rooms.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I was merely referring to our lost colleagues, and I thank you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, for the correction. When I spoke last night I concentrated on the lone parents' payment and I wish to make further remarks on that. I have a deep interest in all matters relating to social and family affairs. It is where I come from, politically, and I am currently Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I will reinvent myself and continue to represent my community as long as I can. That is what people should do.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: My experiences give me an appreciation of the substantial challenges faced by people who are suddenly faced with having to queue outside their local dole office, where everybody can see them. They have to deal with their bills and, particularly, their mortgages in those circumstances. I have no sympathy for financial institutions that go after such people. When the managing director of the...