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- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: I wanted to make that point on drugs crime and to demonstrate to Deputy Shortall that I am not afraid to grasp the nettle when I need to do so. One of the issues I continue to tackle, and pursue the Minister on, is CCTV for my constituency. There is a programme which I hope will provide CCTV for Tallaght sooner rather than later. We are all sensitive on the point that we are in the last...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: I have always taken the view that we socialists should stick together as much as we can. I would love to be seen as the voice of Dublin, but I am not. On a number of occasions during this contribution I have referred to the need for all of us to speak up for Dublin and not be afraid to do so â I do so in front of a Cork man. Dublin is the capital. It is important the streets of Dublin...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: I intended to mention the Minister of State also. I am always happy to acknowledge the Minister of State, who was kind enough to visit Tallaght yesterday on what was a very positive occasion. I am always delighted to welcome a Lenihan to Tallaght. When I say this, people will think I am winding it up but I genuinely appreciate when people of the standing of Deputy Brian Lenihan come to...
- Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: As Deputy Curran mentioned Tallaght and South Dublin County Council, I have hardly anything left to say. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill and I welcome the attendance of the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe. I could easily digress, as did other Members last night, and talk about...
- Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Perhaps the Minister of State and I could discuss the need to accelerate the programme for the development of the new fire station in Tallaghtââ
- Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: ââfor which I have campaigned strongly. While I could easily spend seven and a half minutes talking about that issue, I will resist that temptation.
- Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: I listened to Deputy Paul McGrath last night, when a more amenable Chair allowed him to talk about everything, which was certainly entertaining. Without wishing to be disruptive about last night's proceedings, it was suggested that Government Members were not taking an interest in the Bill. That was not true and I had looked forward to contributing to the debate. I presume none of the...
- Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Of course.
- Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: In a debate like this, it is important to acknowledge work that has been done. Reference has been made to this Bill which, unfortunately, I cannot support for a number of reasons. However, it has generated debate, which is positive. It has kept Members in the House on a night when I would be happy to be in Croke Park, cheering on Richard Dunne from Tallaght and the Irish team. However, I...
- Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding Ireland's relations with Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12111/07]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the implementation of the White Paper. [12112/07]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to his efforts to support a solution to the Cyprus crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12113/07]
- Written Answers — Overseas Trade Missions: Overseas Trade Missions (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on efforts to improve trade with Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12110/07]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on plans to provide a sports hall at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12092/07]
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if progress will be made in respect of the need for additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12106/07]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm progress on the building programme at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12107/07]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that consideration is being given to the need for a new school building for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12108/07]
- Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (28 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that proper provision is being made to allow for extensive public use of the physical education hall at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12109/07]
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (29 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of consultants currently employed at Tallaght Hospital; and the comparable figures for 1998 when the hospital opened. [12247/07]
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (29 Mar 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of consultants currently assigned to the National Children's Hospital at Tallaght; and the comparable figures for June 1998. [12248/07]