Results 941-960 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects to be in a position to confirm plans for the future delivery of children's services at Tallaght Hospital; if her attention has been drawn to the anxiety of the Tallaght community in the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38092/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (15 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to attract new jobs, particularly for young people, in the Tallaght region; his views on whether Tallaght has suffered from job losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38075/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm details of plans for a new school building at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38072/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (15 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason there is a shortage of places in special classes for children with speech disorders in Dublin south west; the action she will take on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38073/06]

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Defence the nature of the mission being undertaken by Irish troops serving in Lebanon; the number of troops serving there by rank; the nature of the equipment being deployed there; the current risk assessment; his plans to visit the troops serving there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38051/06]

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply to a subject in which we are all interested. Many Deputies, particularly in the Dublin region, know people who are serving in that force. There are certainly people from my constituency serving with it. Earlier today, those of us who listened to "Morning Ireland" will have heard the interview with the Muslim extremist. We all saw the...

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: That is my question.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: No. At my age, I sometimes need to have notes but I do not use scripts. The Minister should understand the level of interest in this subject, particularly in light of threats that have been made on the airwaves.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: He will be sent there for six months.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I did not say that.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I share Deputy Callely's view on the Minister's performance. As I told him the other day, he is being talked about positively in Tallaght. He is better known in Tallaght than one of Deputy Timmins's colleagues.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: We have discussed at length the contingents that have served abroad. Constituents of mine have pointed out that when Irish troops serve abroad they get involved in charity and community works. Does this impact on the Minister's office? Can he provide assistance in this regard? During the week, I was asked by someone from Templeogue to explain the reason the Department and Defence Forces do...

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: It was a serious question. I am told by Army personnel who have been abroad that they are interested in getting involved in charitable and community work when they arrive. Are there any plans to assist those who wish to do this?

Hospital Services. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his courtesy in this matter. It is important that backbenchers get the opportunity to raise these issues. I will talk about Dublin South-West, and I invite Deputy Gormley to come to Tallaght with the Green Party candidate and I will be happy to show her around. In Dublin South-West we do not just talk about Tallaght, we also talk about Firhouse, Templeogue,...

Hospital Services. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Including us.

Hospital Services. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Defence the way his Department disposes of old, non military, Defence Force equipment; if there are procedures for making redundant vehicles such as vans and trucks available to charitable or community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38052/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (21 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the annual provision for investment in health care services for the elderly each year since 1997 to date in 2006; the improvements to existing services in that time; the additional services provided in that time; her plans to develop health care services for the elderly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39018/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (21 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the expected impact of an ageing population and greater life expectancy on the provision of health care; her plans to cope with same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39019/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (21 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the plan to include Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in the Irish Aid Programme; if he will provide assurances that this will not take from the effort being made on the African continent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39017/06]