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Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputies, I ask you to address your remarks to the Chair. I will protect you, as necessary.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I will protect you, Deputy.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Thomas Byrne, without interruption. I will provide protection to Deputy Howlin when he is replying to the debate.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Does Deputy Collins wish to contribute now or will Deputy Kelly be doing so?

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: There are just under 12 minutes remaining in the slot.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The next speaker is Deputy Ciarán Lynch. There are 23.5 minutes left in the slot and I understand the Deputy is taking five minutes.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: We will let the Minister of State conclude.

Written Answers — Tobacco Products: Tobacco Products (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce a consumer awareness campaign to inform the public of the consequences of buying illicit and smuggled cigarettes; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that more that one in every four cigarettes consumed in Ireland last year was smuggled and, therefore, circumvented the tobacco control measures of her...

Written Answers — Health Service Investigations: Health Service Investigations (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is considering the Tallaght hospital review report published by the Health Service Executive; if she will ensure that all recommendations are effectively implemented and take whatever further action is required to guarantee that public confidence in Tallaght hospital is fully restored; and if she will make a statement on the...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. Now that the House is so peaceful following this morning's excitement, I am almost tempted to check whether I can stir people's emotions by announcing that I intend to be a candidate in the Dublin mayoral election. I am sure some of my colleagues will be happy to hear-----

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: No, I am not.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: All I can say about that is that I am charmed to hear people like Deputy Ring make such a suggestion. It has been suggested.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Somebody said the directly elected mayor of Dublin should look like a Dubliner, talk like a Dubliner, walk like a Dubliner and be a Dubliner.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I appreciate the words of those who have been kind enough to raise the matter with me. As we all know, the Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010 will create a new directly elected office of the mayor of Dublin within the current local government framework. The Bill sets out the criteria for the eligibility of candidates and other electoral matters. It provides...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I then became involved locally in educational, social and environmental issues and other issues people want us to deal with on a daily basis that upset them. My progress through the political system was slow and I ended up on the local authority in 1991. I was a little older than most starting out. I am not ashamed of that and I was delighted to be a member of Dublin County Council. I...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: -----because it is important one and I am fan of the role of such an office, I do not intend to be a candidate. If that is a relief to some of my colleagues, I am happy for them. I am sure Deputy Brian Hayes will not mind me saying that he has expressed an interest in the position. If he wants to be mayor of Dublin-----

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: -----and leave my constituency, he will have all my good will and he knows that. The Minister needs to return to the House to outline the powers of the office. The position should carry more powers. The Minister has risen to the points made about the confusion that might exist in having a directly elected mayor of Dublin, the positions held by the mayors of the local authority areas of...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: -----Templeogue and even Firhouse. I cannot take the Luas as it does not serve those areas. It is a little more difficult to travel to those areas by public transport. The question of the future transport needs of this city are important. I hope the Minister's proposals will embrace that issue in terms of the role of a mayor. I note the different responsibilities the Minister will assign...