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Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am delighted to see the Minister because I am always reminded he was kind enough all those years ago to move from Tallaght and make a happy life for himself in Wicklow. Clearly, that has helped my political development and I am most grateful.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share time with Deputies Devins and Finneran.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I acknowledge the presence of Deputy O'Dowd. I hope he does not mind me cracking the same joke again but I said on a previous occasion that the perception is that he and I are under a little pressure from Fine Gael candidates. I am pleased he is coping as well as I appear to be. I wish Deputy O'Dowd well in that regard. This is important business and I am pleased we have an opportunity to...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: As far as I am concerned, I am quite focused on what I am doing and I have never allowed the general election to distract me. I have always said I am not looking for a job, that I have a job and I will let the people of Dublin South-West judge me. I am quite happy about that. Whenever the election day will be, bring it on. I have great confidence the Taoiseach will deal with the matter as...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am sure my parish priest will not mind me telling this story. He was listening to some people saying I was a good man and one lady said I would not get any votes in the area and the parish priest said I would, that I would vote for myself. That is what we do. In reply to what my colleagues across the floor have said about the election day, my view is that it does not matter what day one...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I will not. As long as I get one of the four seats, I will be quite comfortable.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I look forward to seeing the Deputy back in the House.

Employment Support Services. (26 Apr 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that an endorsement?

Employment Support Services. (26 Apr 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am quite happy doing what I do.

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (26 Jun 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the issue relating to the undocumented Irish in the United States of America; the contacts he is maintaining in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17125/07]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (26 Jun 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when he expects to establish an Irish Embassy in Ukraine. [17124/07]

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion (Resumed). (27 Jun 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am sorry the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, Deputy Brendan Howlin, has left the Chair because I wanted, like other colleagues, to be associated with the congratulations to him. He and I are colleagues in the Association of European Parliamentarians for Africa. I have known Deputy Howlin as a great man since 1994 — Deputy Brian Hayes will be too young to remember this — when, as Minister for...

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion (Resumed). (27 Jun 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I will mention the hospital shortly. If the Minister prefers, I can talk about my wishes for my local hospital, but she knows all those so I do not need to do so. With regard to the motion, it is good that we have the opportunity to discuss these issues. We traditionally compliment parties in this regard although this motion is more politically motivated than most. It is not for me to tell...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (4 Jul 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made under the current National Childcare Strategy; the priorities for the strategy in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19275/07]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (4 Jul 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the situation with regard to the World Trade Organisation talks; the priorities of the Government with regard to same; the measures being taken to advance these priorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19277/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Jul 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí currently in the force; his plans to recruit additional Gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19276/07]

Social Welfare Benefits. (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 569: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the polices the Government will put in place to improve conditions for carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19768/07]

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to express my total confidence in Deputy Bertie Ahern. I do so not because it is expected of me or because I was asked but because I want to do so. I have known the Taoiseach for more than 30 years. Some of you will know I live in Tallaght——

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: ——and have been involved in many issues in the area. It is often stated the Taoiseach could just as easily have stood for election in Tallaght because of his background and interest. Perhaps it was a big loss for the people of Tallaght. Throughout my public life he has been a great supporter of everything in Tallaght. I am delighted to see Deputy Kenny here. He did not think I would...

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I listened to many Fine Gael speeches tonight. To some extent I am sorry for them because I now know why they had to wield that axe.