Results 721-740 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share time with Deputies Fleming, Fiona O'Malley, Andrews and Mulcahy.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution. I compliment Deputy Gilmore on his initiative regarding the Bill. I know he does not like me to acknowledge that we have known each other for a long time. We were colleagues on the old Dublin County Council and I have always been impressed by his work.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Gilmore did us a service by initiating this discussion. I said to the Minister, Deputy Roche, last night that none of us, particularly Deputies on the Government benches, should claim there is no problem. In fairness to the Minister and Minister of State, Deputy Kitt, they outlined the action being taken to deal with the issues that arise. I checked with my office this morning and...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I was delighted to give some leeway to my good friend and colleague, Deputy Mulcahy, who represents the Crumlin area, where I am originally from. I am happy to co-operate with the Deputy. I am delighted to make a brief contribution to the debate on this legislation. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, whose work I admire, and I wish him well. I was...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Other Deputies have made the point that we should be interested in the care of the elderly because we are all getting older. The constituency of Dublin South-West, which I represent, is generally accepted as having a young population. There are more than 26,000 young people at school in Tallaght, which is the third largest centre of population in the country. Although Tallaght has a young...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (27 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if funding will be made available to facilitate the continuation of the highly successful pilot project to rehabilitate cocaine users (details supplied) in Dublin 24; his views on the importance of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15859/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building programme at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15852/06]

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (3 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 546: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on his continued efforts to deal with the threat of Sellafield; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16312/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (9 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the costs of introducing a bowel cancer screening programme nationwide; her plans to introduce same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16894/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 148: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the recent home helps protest; the cost of meeting the demands of home helps for a guaranteed income and proper contract of work; her plans to do same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16896/06]

Written Answers — Hospitals Inspectorate: Hospitals Inspectorate (9 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the costs of introducing a hospitals inspectorate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16897/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (9 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the cost of introducing a cervical cancer screening programme nationwide; her plans to introduce same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16898/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (9 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made in tackling gangland crime with operation Anvil; the funding allocated in 2006 for the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16895/06]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (9 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of psychologists currently employed by the National Education Psychologist Service; the costs of increasing the number to 300; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16892/06]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (9 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if arrangements are in place to open the facilities of the new physical education hall at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24. [17175/06]

Written Answers — Community Services: Community Services (9 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the old County Dublin Vocational Educational Committee offices at Main Road, Tallaght will be made available for community use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17232/06]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (9 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 497: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the contacts he has had with South Dublin County Council in respect of the voting register for Dublin south west; if he will give an assurance that everything possible will be done to ensure the accuracy of the register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17285/06]

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the Bill. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera. As I speak, her presence will remind me that I should mention Tallaght because the Minister of State is a former Deputy for the area. If Deputy de Valera had not left Tallaght, one wonders where I would be today, but that is a long story.

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: That is as may be. However, I am well known as an admirer of the work of Deputy de Valera, which I am happy to acknowledge. I warmly welcome the publication of the Bill. It marks a major step forward in the development of higher education. It is undoubtedly the most important Bill dealing with the institutes sector since the Regional Technical Colleges Act 1992. The Bill is the culmination of...

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I will be looking at the tallies. I am proud of what has been done in the third level college in Tallaght. As someone with a strong commitment to social inclusion, I am happy the Government is doing so much in that regard. We need to stress that ideal in terms of our colleges, with particular regard to the college in Tallaght. I understand there are 2,300 full-time students in that college...