Results 541-560 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am not a bit afraid to say there are difficulties. We should be brave enough to deal with these issues in a cross-party way and get action on them. This is a very important debate. I listened to the earlier parts of the debate and I will continue to listen to the debate tomorrow, as I do every week. It is important that those of us who have the privilege of representing our communities in...

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am confident that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, and the Ministers of State will listen to what is being said.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am sure they will take action, where necessary. I thank the Acting Chairman for his courtesy.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I will not tackle Deputy O'Dowd.

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank Deputy Carey for his speech, which was interesting. I welcome the Book of Estimates and look forward to the budget in 15 days' time. I acknowledge the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley, whose work I admire. I am confident a Fianna Fáil-led administration, with our colleagues in the Progressive Democrats, will deliver what people want in...

European Union: Statements (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome this opportunity to make a brief contribution to this debate. I am glad such prominent Opposition members are present to hear me speak. I am always happy to welcome such support.

European Union: Statements (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am glad the mood in the House is much quieter than it was this time yesterday, and I am sure the Ceann Comhairle is also pleased about this. When I was elected to this House three and a half years ago, I took the view, and I ask Members not to hold this against me, that I would probably have a parochial enough view of politics and I would do little other than represent my constituency and...

European Union: Statements (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am often accused of mentioning Tallaght every chance I get. One of the benefits of being a Member, and I say this genuinely, is the opportunity to mix with colleagues from all parties as a result of which one discovers, as I already knew, that there is a big wide world out there.

European Union: Statements (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Such exchanges help to formulate one's views and it makes for good politics. I have also particularly enjoyed meeting politicians from other jurisdictions during the past three years. We had the opportunity to meet politicians from Switzerland today. All Members have taken the odd opportunity to travel to other countries, observe the way in which other parliaments work and listen to what...

European Union: Statements (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am following the example of others. I listened to the Deputy's contribution and I am following his example. If I was out of line, the Ceann Comhairle would tell me very quickly.

European Union: Statements (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I know that is true. Colleagues have praised the work of the Minister and he has a broad remit. He made a fine contribution on European issues in this debate. I want to make one parochial reference, if I may. One of the issues in which I have shown an interest in recent times, which is as much as European as a national issue, is the circumstances of Irish prisoners aboard. I have raised this...

European Union: Statements (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: His speech not only referred to Tallaght but it also referred to the European Union and the European constitution.

European Union: Statements (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: It was late on a Friday evening and even though people invariably wanted to get on with their dinner, dancing and singing — as people do on these occasions, and Tallaght is no different to anywhere else in the country — Deputy Eoin Ryan got a very positive and warm response from the ordinary people of Tallaght, including community leaders, to his message about the European constitution...

Written Answers — Ground Rents Abolition: Ground Rents Abolition (23 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the abolition of ground rents; the Government's plan to deal with issues of expired leases on dwelling houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35879/05]

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Hear, hear.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I appreciate Deputy Wilkinson's courtesy in agreeing to share his time with me. I welcome the opportunity to comment on this legislation and compliment and congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, for his work in this area. I will not rise to the lecture we got this morning about the motives of those of us who wish to speak on this legislation who do not live by the sea or who...

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (29 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 126: To ask the Taoiseach the latest unemployment figures for the Tallaght area. [36791/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (29 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding his dealings with the Northern Ireland Secretary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36990/05]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (29 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if consideration is being given to the establishment of a full Irish Embassy in Lesotho; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36992/05]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (29 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Transport if every action is being taken to progress plans for the proposed Luas line extension to CityWest; and the locations of proposed Luas stops in the Tallaght west estate. [36792/05]