Results 521-540 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Ferns Report: Statements. (9 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Like other colleagues, I come to this debate with much sadness because any of us who read the report, or who tried to understand the issues, are hugely upset by it. I compliment my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on his work and on his handling of what is very difficult business for him. We should wish him well as he proceeds. As other colleagues have said, this debate...

Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I will pick up where I concluded. I welcomed the report and asked that everyone take it seriously. I also made the point that this debate is about fairness, but there are many other issues which must be dealt with and I hope that, in time, the discussion can be broadened. I noticed a statement during the week by a constituent of mine and former vice president of Fianna Fáil, Mr. Michael...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (10 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 110: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a report on the proposed VHI Bill; and when same will be published. [33639/05]

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (10 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the present six monthly risk equalisation regime is sustainable in view of the regulatory burden and uncertainty that this is causing the market. [33640/05]

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (10 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the six monthly risk equalisation scheme and the regulatory burden and uncertainty that this continuing process is causing the market. [33641/05]

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (15 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 474: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to change the Coroners Act 1962; if he will give assurances to the persons concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34798/05]

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (15 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 475: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); if he will respond to the concerns of this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34799/05]

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I acknowledge the presence of my friend, the Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, whose work I am always happy to applaud. I do not want to begin my speech at the end but wish to discuss the development of communities, in particular my community of Tallaght. The presence of the Minister of State reminds me that among the...

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (16 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the actions being taken to deal with the challenge of the MRSA issue highlighted in recent times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34800/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (16 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he is taking to respond to the developing tragedy in Pakistan following the recent earthquake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34801/05]

Coroners Service. (17 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to raise this important issue. I have had the privilege of being a Member for three and a half years and he has been kind enough to assist me a number of times. This matter is by far the saddest and most profound that I have introduced to the House. I welcome the attendance of my friend and colleague, the Minister for Arts, Sports...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Transport if senior officials of his Department will be assigned to carry out in consultation with Dublin Bus management, a full evaluation of the public transport needs of the general Ballycullen area in Dublin 24 (details supplied); his views on the need for action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/05]

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am grateful for the opportunity to make a contribution to this debate. I compliment Deputy Gilmore——

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: ——on giving us the opportunity to discuss the matter. As the Minister said, it is important business, and I compliment him on the manner in which he has tackled this business.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I will take my few minutes and perhaps the Acting Chairman will protect me. I am an admirer of the work of this Minister, not only because he cut his political teeth in Tallaght many years ago, but he has shown all of us in his work, particularly since he became Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, that he is interested in listening to what Deputies on all sides have...

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I have had a particular interest in these issues for some time, representing as I do a major population centre in Dublin South West, dominated by Tallaght, which is the third largest population centre in the country. Over the years we have faced challenges as far as taking in charge of estates is concerned. In recent times there has been much highlighting in Tallaght of the fact that the...

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: It is not just about Tallaght, I am trying to take a national perspective. However, Tallaght will always show the way. I am always happy to show Tallaght as a good example. What is achieved in Tallaght can be achieved in the rest of the country, and that would make us all happy. I am not afraid to say there are difficulties. Sitting on these benches does not silence me. I am quite happy to...

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister listens to what I say.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am a bit long in the tooth to be ambushed by this kind of thing.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I will. I was hoping the Chair would protect me. More experienced colleagues than me are not waiting to tell me how Private Members' business operates. I was often in the Chamber when Deputy Gilmore was on these benches. He knows the system better than I do and he should not be trying to con me at this hour of the night. The fact is there are issues and I want the Minister to deal with them,...