Results 641-660 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Finian McGrath always mentions every street in Marino and Fairview. I merely do my best to emulate him and other greats in terms of promoting my area. I am positive about Tallaght and if Deputies wish to visit it, they should jump on the Luas and I will show them the 20 cranes at work in the town centre. It is a positive place and long may that continue.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: If my comments were not part of the debate, the Ceann Comhairle would correct me. I must be within the parameters of parliamentary debate if the Ceann Comhairle is satisfied. I welcome the focus in the legislation on areas such as resale, price maintenance and practices such as compelling other parties to pay advertising allowances and providing what was described yesterday as hello money....

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (1 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if additional gardaí will be assigned to the Tallaght area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3457/06]

Written Answers — Housing Schemes: Housing Schemes (1 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 328: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to deal with developers who fail to complete housing schemes to taking-in-charge standard within a reasonable period; the view of communities in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3456/06]

Written Answers — Youth Diversion Projects: Youth Diversion Projects (2 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if consideration will be given to an application supported by the community and the Garda Síochána in respect of a Garda diversion project for Tymon North, Tallaght, Dublin 24; the needs in this regard and the strong community support which the proposal enjoys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3379/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects to be in a position to make a decision to build a new Garda station in Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4039/06]

Written Answers — Emigrant Supports: Emigrant Supports (7 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress of his Irish abroad initiative; the assistance being provided to emigrant groups abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4016/06]

Written Answers — Emigrant Supports: Emigrant Supports (7 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation regarding Irish illegals in the USA; his contacts with American politicians in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4020/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (7 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of his proposed visit to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4017/06]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action being taken to combat crime in Ballycullen, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4015/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding her efforts to expedite a decision to fund and progress the proposed building programme at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4024/06]

Finance Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important Bill. I was going to spend my five minutes talking about Tallaght because it is important to correct what has been said during the week in regard to urban renewal schemes, tax exemptions and so on. Members who know Tallaght will know that the Tallaght to which I moved in 1969 was a completely different place from what it...

Finance Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (8 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on concerns being expressed in the Tallaght region regarding the future of the National Children's Hospital at Tallaght Hospital; the position regarding same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4491/06]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (8 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to local media reports (details supplied) in Tallaght, Dublin 24; the views of the local community that this stadium in Tallaght be completed; if discussions are being held with South Dublin County Council, Shamrock Rovers, the GAA and other interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Schools Completion Programme: Schools Completion Programme (8 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take to ensure that a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 will be included in the school completion programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4496/06]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (8 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the summer works scheme application from schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24 was not successful in view of the needs in the matter. [4498/06]

Sports Capital Programme. (9 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and I acknowledge the co-operation of his colleague, the Ceann Comhairle, in allowing me and my colleague, Deputy Crowe, to raise this special issue. This week as I, along with Deputy Crowe, went about my business in my constituency serving not only Tallaght but also Brittas, Firhouse, Templeogue and Greenhills, many issues were brought to our attention....

Sports Capital Programme. (9 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I will debate that matter with Deputy McGrath another time. I want to spend these minutes speaking about the importance of Shamrock Rovers and its vital role in my community in Tallaght. I will preface that by stating I am glad to acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Fahey. I recall he was a very progressive Minister...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (9 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to introduce legislation to prevent local authorities from charging rates to non-profit making charitable organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4814/06]