Results 3,441-3,460 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: No. If I were to follow the schedule before me, it will not be today. It appears this debate will continue beyond 3.30 p.m. Since the debate will adjourn today, it will be held again another day. I trust that is helpful.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy should not forget where I live - Dublin 24 and 6W.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I hope Deputy O'Rourke's book will mention all the letters she and I have exchanged over the years.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I still have many of them at home.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Higgins should proceed with his contribution.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: If Deputy Higgins addresses his remarks through the Chair, the Chair will do its best to protect him.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I am sorry to interrupt the Deputy but he has one minute remaining before Question Time begins.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I apologise, Deputy, but as it is now 3.30 p.m. I must now ask you to adjourn the debate.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene in a serious situation in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, where a closed ward is being used as a canteen thus contributing to a bed shortage resulting in additional pressures on accident and emergency facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3086/11]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will make additional resources available to the gardaí at Tallaght, Dublin 24, to allow them to deal effectively with crime, vandalism and anti-social behaviour at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if he will appreciate the concern of the local community in respect of these matters; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (25 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the action she is taking in respect of correspondence sent to the Department by the principal of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 regarding the reappointment of posts of responsibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3343/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the assumptions in the national pensions framework have been cross-checked with any independent expert body such as the Society of Actuaries in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3631/11]

Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Hear, hear.

Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank Deputy Rabbitte and on a personal level I wish him well. I hope that does not get me into any trouble.

Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank Deputy Rabbitte. I call on the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to reply to the debate. He will be interrupted for the vote at noon.

Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I will protect the Minister.

Finance Bill 2011: Committee Stage (26 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Yes.

Finance Bill 2011: Committee Stage (26 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: In accordance with an order of yesterday, if a division is demanded on an amendment in this group, that will be put at 1.30 p.m. There will be opportunities to vote on the other sections.

Finance Bill 2011: Committee Stage (26 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: We are debating amendment No. 1, which relates to section 1.