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Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: With regard to the Bill, I often take from my life experience when dealing with Dáil business. I was interested in Deputy McGrath's point about children. I am the eldest of a family of five. As I have four sisters, I was never spoiled and was always happy in my family life in Crumlin. Since I moved to Tallaght in 1969 I have interested myself in many community and family issues. The Minister...

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: All politicians face that challenge. I spend as much time in my constituency as possible. I only come into Leinster House on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday when I must. However, I listen to what people say. Of course, there are concerns. The Tallaght Welfare Society of which I am a board member, which is based in Tallaght village and which was set up in 1969, presented a submission in...

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: ——a genuine concern for those in need. I am glad the Minister of Finance confirmed during the week that the budget will prioritise health, education and social welfare. Fianna Fáil has a proud record in those areas dating back long before my time.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: It has looked after the disadvantaged. I am strongly committed to social inclusion and I am following in the footsteps of my colleague, former Deputy Chris Flood, who I succeeded in the Dáil three years ago. Chris Flood did a tremendous amount of work on social inclusion not only in Tallaght and Dublin South West but throughout the country. I am glad the Minister has been very understanding...

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: It would be very easy for the Minister to ignore the far future. I am glad that Deputy Durkan is in agreement.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy is clearly happy with what the Minister for Social and Family Affairs has achieved. I am glad that has been said from the Opposition benches.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am glad Deputy Durkan agrees with me that not only does Fianna Fáil care about the present but also the future. The Minister has shown particular interest in the area of pensions. Much has been said about child benefit and people have differing views about what level it should be at. The child benefit scheme has served the country well over the years. I remember, when as a child living in...

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: He is doing his job.

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (20 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the pre-budget submission made by Tallaght Welfare Society which has provided services in Tallaght since 1969; his proposed responses to the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29911/05]

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (20 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the pre-budget submission made by Tallaght welfare society which has provided services in Tallaght since 1969; his proposed responses to the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29875/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will report on her proposals to support rheumatology services in the Dublin region as highlighted at recent meetings of the Joint Committee on Health and Children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30917/05]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 155: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in Dublin South West who have been treated under the national treatment purchase fund over the past two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30918/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 156: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for major development at a home (details supplied); the works proposed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30983/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has received the special report on the tsunami from the Irish envoy, Mr. Chris Flood; his proposals in respect of recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30897/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent meeting with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr. Peter Hain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30982/05]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of senior citizens groups in Dublin South West regarding issues relating to security for the elderly in the area. [30925/05]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of groups (details supplied) in Dublin 24 regarding security for the elderly in the area; if assurances will be sought from the Garda regarding the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30924/05]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make additional resources available to the Garda to deal with vandalism on a building site (details supplied). [30927/05]

Written Answers — Jury Service: Jury Service (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to change legislation to allow elderly persons over 70 years of age to qualify for jury service. [30988/05]

Written Answers — School Buildings: School Buildings (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if increased security will be provided on a new building site at a school (details supplied); her views on the fact that the site has suffered vandalism since it was set up; the action she will take regarding same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30989/05]