Results 841-860 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 909: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will confirm that he is giving serious consideration to the opening of a new embassy in the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29824/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 910: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will present an update on his contacts regarding the continued division of Cyprus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29825/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 963: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions being taken to ensure that the future job creation needs of Tallaght receive special attention, in view of the fact that Tallaght has such a young population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29775/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1124: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide a detailed report on plans for the extension of the highly successful Luas line to Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29868/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1125: To ask the Minister for Transport if assurances will be sought from Dublin Bus that they will respond positively to the need for improved bus services in the Tallaght region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29869/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1404: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on her Department's contacts with a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in respect of the need for additional accommodation to cater for the growing local population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29774/06]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1402: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress being made to ensure that the physical education facilities at a school (details supplied) are opened to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29772/06]

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

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1403: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on contacts with South Dublin County Council in respect of the need for new school accommodation in the Tallaght Region arising from the continued housing accommodation development in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29773/06]

Written Answers — Housing Policy: Housing Policy (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1551: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards introducing the means to effectively control the operation of management companies in apartment blocks; his views on the representations made to him from Tallaght in the matter and the need for action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29790/06]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1549: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on contacts with South Dublin County Council in respect of the need for works on the historic Killiney Tower, Oldcourt, Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29787/06]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1550: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions being taken to ensure the effectiveness of the voting register now being prepared for next years general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29788/06]

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1552: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that approval will be given to South Dublin County Council to proceed with the estate refurbishment programme proposed for Tallaght West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29791/06]

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I propose to share time with Deputy Fleming. As is traditional on these occasions, I thank the Fine Gael spokesperson on health for his work on this motion, which gives us an opportunity to discuss this important issue. I compliment the work of the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, in this area. It is good that we in this House should reflect public concerns about this issue. I have...

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: It is important that we in this House should represent those who may not be able to represent themselves. I have enjoyed a long friendship with Professor Des O'Neill. He tended to my father during his last illness in St. James's Hospital and he is now an eminent consultant in Tallaght Hospital where he does tremendous work. I could not but expect that his report would reflect his particular...

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Public representatives visited nursing homes and were aware of what was going on there.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Much work was done. As far as I am aware, no problems were identified with Leas Cross nursing home at that time. Many members of the Labour Party did good work on those visiting committees.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: As Deputy Cassidy observed, we must examine the provision of subvention. This system is not working as efficiently as it should be. The Minister of State eloquently dealt with this issue at yesterday's meeting of the Select Committee on Health and Children. He acknowledged there are challenges in this area and I hope he will ask his departmental officials to examine the issue.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (28 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on progress towards the introduction of anti-social behaviour orders. [30408/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the setting up of the Garda Reserve Force. [30409/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on contacts between the Office of Public Works and South Dublin County Council in respect of an available site adjacent to the new Tallaght Leisure Centre at Jobstown which would be ideal for a much needed Tallaght west Garda Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30411/06]