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

Written Answers — Community Games: Community Games (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to meet the community games organisation, to discuss its needs with regard to the annual national finals held for many years in Mosney holiday centre; his views on the need for a permanent home for the annual games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27624/05]

Written Answers — Olympic and Paralympic Games: Olympic and Paralympic Games (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has met the Olympic Council of Ireland and the relevant sporting bodies to discuss plans for the Beijing Olympics 2008; his views on the need to properly prepare the Irish team in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27625/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to continue the RAPID programme into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27626/05]

Written Answers — Drugs Task Forces: Drugs Task Forces (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the statement (details supplied) by the outgoing chairman of the Tallaght drugs task force; his response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27627/05]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if additional supports are being granted to youth organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27631/05]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 534: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his contacts with South Dublin County Council, regarding the authorities difficulties in respect of the affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27629/05]

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 535: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if contacts are being maintained with the British authorities in relation to Sellafield; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27630/05]

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution on the Employment Permits Bill. I listened carefully to many of the contributions today and I compliment my colleagues on them. When speaking on the legislation, it is important to be careful about our phraseology. It fits into the kind of week we are having in Dáil Éireann where partnership appears to be the theme. There is much talk about...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am sorry for deviating but the Chair will not mind me mentioning my Tallaght heroes.

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: This legislation increases the protection of migrant workers in a number of key respects. It is absolutely vital that foreign workers should enjoy the same rights and protections as domestic workers. While not everybody will agree, people are entitled to object in a democracy. Many other issues will be raised and debated over the next 600 days before the next general election, despite what a...

Irish Ferries: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I propose to share time with Deputies Curran, Ardagh, Kelleher and Tony Dempsey.

Irish Ferries: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I look forward to all the contributions on this motion, particularly that of my colleague, Deputy Tony Dempsey, who represents the Wexford constituency. He will particularly emphasise the support which many of us wish to express. It is important to acknowledge that the opportunity to discuss this important issue arises from the initiative of the Independent Deputies who have placed this...

Natural Disasters in Asia and Central America: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I offer my deepest sympathy to those affected in Pakistan and Guatemala. I compliment my constituency colleague, the Minister the State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, on his work and initiative. I am a strong supporter of his efforts and have had a long-term interest in the issue of development aid with regard to disasters and more...

Child Care Services. (13 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I acknowledge sincerely the co-operation of the Ceann Comhairle's office in allowing Deputy Crowe and I to raise an issue of serious concern to our community in Tallaght, where we live in the same estate. My son Robert made the point to me today that it is interesting to listen to Dáil proceedings when, as was the case this afternoon, we speak about issues such as the children of Pakistan,...

Written Answers — Health services: Health services (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 253: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the potential to change the system through which orthodontic services are delivered will be investigated; and the need to respond to those requiring these critical services. [28886/05]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the countries where Ireland is considering setting up an embassy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28881/05]

Written Answers — International Relations: International Relations (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on Ireland's relationship with Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28882/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to confirm if aid is being sent by the Government to Central American nations following the recent disaster. [28883/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the aid that is being sent to assist the relief effort following the earthquake in Pakistan. [28884/05]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to confirm his plans to make an official visit to Ukraine, to promote trade links between the two countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28885/05]