Results 581-600 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he is in contact with South Dublin County Council in respect of the question of funding for the proposed Shamrock Rovers stadium at Tallaght; the position regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38112/05]

Written Answers — Traveller Community: Traveller Community (6 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the special arrangements in place within his Department and at the point of service delivery to meet the needs of the Traveller community; and if his attention has been drawn to particular difficulties experienced by members of the Traveller community in accessing services. [37596/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the special arrangements in place within his Department and at the point of service delivery to meet the needs of the Traveller community; and if his attention has been drawn to particular difficulties experienced by members of the travelling community in accessing services. [37597/05]

Written Answers — Community Services: Community Services (6 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the special arrangements in place within his Department and at the point of service delivery to meet the needs of the Traveller community; and if his attention has been drawn to particular difficulties experienced by members of the Traveller community in accessing services. [37598/05]

Written Answers — Traveller Community: Traveller Community (6 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the special arrangements in place within his Department and at the point of service delivery to meet the needs of the Traveller community; and if his attention has been drawn to particular difficulties experienced by members of the travelling community in accessing services. [37599/05]

Written Answers — Garda Resources: Garda Resources (6 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide additional resources for the Garda Síochána to allow gardaí in Tallaght to deal effectively with crime, including anti-social behaviour in Killinarden estate in Tallaght, especially associated with the local park; if assurances will be given to the community; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Traveller Community: Traveller Community (6 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the special arrangements in place within her Department and at the point of service delivery to meet the needs of the Traveller community; and if her attention has been drawn to particular difficulties experienced by members of the Traveller community in accessing services. [37600/05]

Written Answers — Traveller Community: Traveller Community (6 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 494: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the special arrangements in place within his Department and at the point of service delivery to meet the needs of the Traveller community; and if his attention has been drawn to particular difficulties experienced by members of the Traveller community in accessing services. [37601/05]

Written Answers — Outdoor Events: Outdoor Events (6 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 522: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the initiative of a group (details supplied) in Dublin 24 which is promoting the idea that organised bonfires by local authorities would counter the menace of illegal bonfires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38110/05]

Good Samaritan Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (7 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share time with Deputies Ardagh, Nolan, Hoctor and Kirk. I welcome my good friend and colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan. It is good the leader of the Opposition has stayed for the contributions. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. This will be an exciting day in the Dáil and I look forward to being part of it. I hope we all enjoy the day and get...

Good Samaritan Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (7 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: It is a good exercise and I hope it will lead to progress in this area. However, I will do what I have to do when the House divides at the end of the debate. That is the way it is.

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: It is traditional on Private Members' Business to thank the Opposition for putting down the topic for debate. Tonight my thanks are even more sincere than usual because this is an important matter. I hope Deputy Rabbitte will not object when I call him my good friend and colleague in thanking him for his initiative in this regard. It also gives me an opportunity to thank his spokesperson,...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if plans from the Health Service Executive will be sought to extend services in Millbrook Lawns health centre in Tallaght particularly in the context of the long overdue redevelopment of the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39056/05]

Written Answers — Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse (13 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she proposes to deal effectively with the serious issue of alcohol abuse here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39057/05]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (13 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will make a statement regarding Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin; and the timeframe she is following in respect of making a decision regarding its future. [39058/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will be compelled to accept payments of VAT, PAYE and PRSI on account leading up to the statutory payment date for these taxes on condition that the taxpayer complies fully with the tax return dates in question as is currently the requirement. [39047/05]

Written Answers — Ireland-China Relations: Ireland-China Relations (13 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his endeavours to continue the improvement of relations with China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39052/05]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (13 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 450: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on granting university status to the Institute of Technology, Tallaght; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39059/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (13 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will recruit members of minority groups here into the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39042/05]

Social Welfare Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: If the Labour Party gets into Government.