Results 501-520 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

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

Charlie O'Connor: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on action open to her in respect of the asbestos problem at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30991/05]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to provide funding to deal with the views of a community (details supplied) in Dublin 24 regarding the Department of Education and Science's site beside a school; if contacts will be made with South Dublin County Council on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30990/05]

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for providing me with the opportunity to contribute briefly to this debate and thank the Sinn Féin Members for tabling the motion. I wish to be associated with the welcome extended to their colleagues in the Visitors Gallery. It is very important that politicians on both sides of the Border should have an opportunity to meet one another to share ideas on a...

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Hence, if I wish to celebrate the 1916 Rising next year, I will not be stopped by the Green Party or by anyone else. If that can be done through the streets of Tallaght, all the better.

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: While Members may not be aware of this, Tallaght has a very rich republican tradition and Deputy Crowe could tell many stories in that regard. It is good to have an opportunity to express full support for the Government amendment. The Sinn Féin Deputies should examine the Government amendment, as it does less harm to the motion than what some of their close colleagues are trying to do. The...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (2 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to change regulations to better facilitate returning missionaries who have social welfare needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32161/05]

Written Answers — Website Use: Website Use (3 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a website (details supplied) is selling jewellery and other material bearing the title "Óglaigh na hÉireann"; if the owners of the site have sought permission for the use of the title "Óglaigh na hÉireann"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31924/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (3 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces will be replacing the existing FN pistols; the stage any such replacement programme is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31925/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (3 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 91: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding her plans to deal with the nursing home charges issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32165/05]

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank our colleagues in Fine Gael for putting down this motion and I commend Deputy Olivia Mitchell. She and I share a constituency boundary.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I spend a lot of time in Ballycullen.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am not afraid to travel on good roads provided by this Government and I go over there as much as I can.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Woodstown in Ballycullen needs attention and I am happy to try to help. I am also happy to support the Minister for State, Deputy Callely, and I am glad that Opposition spokespersons are being kind to him. He does a great job and his work impresses us greatly. The information advertisement he placed this morning will be welcomed by many Dubliners.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am an active, born and bred Dubliner. I am looking forward to Christmas in Dublin and I know other Dubliners are too. I am particularly delighted with the announcement this morning with regard to Luas. I use Luas as much as I can, thought not so much at 3 a.m., but I look forward to the extended hours at Christmas. Deputy Coveney is right to say road safety should not be a party political...

Written Answers — Public Finances: Public Finances (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department is responsible for the promotion and application of value for money policy across Departments; the actions being taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32666/05]

Written Answers — Emigrant Services: Emigrant Services (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding his initiatives in respect of Irish persons abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32663/05]

Written Answers — Irish Prisoners Abroad: Irish Prisoners Abroad (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his contacts with Irish prisoners abroad; the services available to families in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32664/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 613: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a senior official of her Department will be assigned to sort out difficulties in respect of the proposed building project at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; the views of staff, pupils and parents at what are seen as long delays with a project first brought to her Department six years ago; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 614: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a special grant will be made available to Tallaght Youth Service to allow Foróige and Youth Club progress to provide a youth club premises in Tallaght east; and the assurances and support which would be available. [32667/05]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 761: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the advice he has to offer local authorities to ensure that residents of all apartments are included in the register of electors, in view of the fact that many local authorities are reporting difficulty in accessing such apartments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32751/05]