Results 881-900 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress on the implementation of her plan to refund nursing home charges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31151/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the actions she will take to publicise the availability of the general practitioner only medical card in view of the small take up of the card since it's introduction; her plans for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31152/06]

Written Answers — Undocumented Irish Emigrants: Undocumented Irish Emigrants (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contacts he is maintaining with Government and other political leaders in the United States of America with regard to the plight of the undocumented Irish in America; the actions he is taking to progress the campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31147/06]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made regarding future plans for the extension of LUAS through the Templeogue area of Dublin south west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31172/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will order an investigation into the reason bus services to Tallaght west estates were withdrawn without notice in the week commencing 25 September 2006 causing inconvenience and concern; if he will seek an assurance from Dublin Bus in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31173/06]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 331: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make contact with South Dublin County Council and offer assistance with regard to the need to preserve, protect and develop a house (details supplied) in Dublin 24; his views on the historical significance of this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31229/06]

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (10 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the actions which are being put in place to ensure the accurate monitoring of the target to reduce the suicide rate by 20% by 2016, as highlighted in the Report of the Joint Committee on Health and Children into the High Levels of Suicide in Irish Society; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31963/06]

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (10 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that arrangements have been made to take action in respect of a number of recommendations in the recently published Report of the Joint Committee on Health and Children into the High Levels of Suicide in Irish Society; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of recommendations were planned for...

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (10 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in respect of the recently published Report of the Joint Committee on Health and Children into the High Levels of Suicide in Irish Society, she has received commitments by her Department, the Department of Education and Science, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Office of Public Works, that they will all...

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (10 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has considered the important recommendations made by the Joint Committee on Health and Children on the high levels of suicide in Irish society; if her attention has been drawn to the need for a health promotion programme aimed at young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31966/06]

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will confirm from the Central Statistics Office the latest available unemployment figures for Tallaght, Dublin 24. [30512/06]

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I am delighted to have an opportunity to say a few words on this issue. My question is sandwiched between two questions from my Green Party friend, Deputy Sargent. I am sure someone will come up with a slogan about that. I am interested that the clár describes Tallaght as being in Dublin 4. I am not sure how the people of Tallaght will react to that.

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Maybe The Echo, which is based in Tallaght, will react to that description. I know it monitors these occasions.

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I look forward to hearing what my neighbour, Deputy Crowe, has to say about the matter. I would like to comment on this serious issue. I am interested in examining the unemployment figures for the Tallaght region because this month is an opportune time to do so.

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I am getting to it.

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: As the Ceann Comhairle is aware, I am not as experienced as Deputy Sargent and others in this regard.

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I am trying to follow Deputy Sargent's example.

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I ask the Ceann Comhairle to give me half a second to do a preamble and then I will get to my questions. I might also give the Minister of State some advice. It is opportune to raise this issue at this time because the 16th anniversary of the opening of The Square shopping centre in Tallaght falls on 23 October next. Those of us who live and work in Tallaght know, as the Ceann Comhairle...

Crime Prevention: Motion (Resumed). (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share my time with Deputy Ardagh.

Crime Prevention: Motion (Resumed). (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: While I should not say this, I would be as happy to be in Lansdowne Road cheering on my neighbour, Robbie Keane, as he leads out the Irish team. My best wishes go to them. However, the House is concerned with a serious debate this evening. I notice that my colleagues, Deputies Catherine Murphy and Healy, are present. I compliment the Independent group for tabling this motion and providing...