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Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share time with Deputies Flynn, Calleary, Andrews and O'Rourke.

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: It is traditional on these occasions to compliment the movers of the motion and I am very happy to do so for my old friend, Deputy James Reilly. Dr. Reilly and I served together over a long period on the old Eastern Health Board and the regional authority. This was a time when the health board answered questions and did not leave public representatives to hear major announcements through...

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I compliment Deputy James Reilly, who is proving to be a very busy doctor, on again giving us the opportunity to speak on issues of concern to us. It is good we have returned to real business in the Dáil because I have been telling anyone who wants to listen that this is what the people want us to do. Some Members will know I live in Tallaght. As I go about my business, that is the kind...

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister knows that. If she had not moved on, I might still be a community worker and not lucky enough to be a Deputy.

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Jimmy Devins was my colleague on the Joint Committee on Health and Children and I am glad he is now taking such an interest in the area. I applaud his appointment and that of Deputy Máire Hoctor who, by the way, has visited Tallaght at least twice since she was appointed. I hope other Ministers of State visit the area. Deputy James Reilly referred to almost every hospital in the...

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister knows my views on cancer services and my response to last week's report, and she knows what I want achieved for Tallaght. I will be very delicate because I do not want to upset any negotiations that might take place but I hope the right job is done. It is important it is understood that even on the Government benches there are serious concerns about the freezing of appointments....

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the situation in Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21851/07]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to establish new embassies abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21937/07]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his dealings with the new power sharing administration in the North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21938/07]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding representations from a club (details supplied) in Dublin 6W in respect of commercial rates for sports bodies; if he will have the matter investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21850/07]

Written Answers — Civil Unions Bill 2006: Civil Unions Bill 2006 (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm his plans to deal with the Civil Unions Bill 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21936/07]

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this worthwhile debate. As I have noted in the past week or so regarding other issues, people on the streets want Members to debate issues that are of concern to them. In the past two days, Members have focussed again on health and crime issues, as the public desires. I applaud the efforts of my colleague, the Minister for Justice,...

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I got a different directive from the Whips office.

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on the Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007. I am sensitive about following the accomplished Deputy Connaughton, who made the issue very interesting. The young students in the Gallery were riveted.

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: On occasion students are very unhappy to be taken out of school but I think it is good for them. A Cheann Comhairle, they have had the opportunity of seeing a national personality and I am sure they are very happy about that. If the Ceann Comhairle wants me to stray off I can talk about Tallaght for the next 20 minutes. I am very glad that the Dáil has returned to normal business....

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am surprised the Chair did not remind me that Tallaght was not in the legislation either, because I could talk about it. However, I take the point. I am a relatively new Deputy, as this is my second term, I have watched other Members and some of my more experienced colleagues talk about everything. If I stray, I apologise. I am sorry the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian...

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I did. I am glad the Leas-Cheann Comhairle is here. I am happy to make a brief contribution on this Bill. I repeat what I said earlier, that irrespective of the importance of the subject under discussion and the public response to it, people want us to get on with the business as we have been doing over the past couple of days and it is important that we do that. What we are discussing...

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I do not get many chances to praise Ministers of State but Deputy Batt O'Keeffe has been very good to my constituency, he is looking after the fire service in Tallaght and I want to acknowledge that. I welcome this opportunity to make a brief contribution on this important business. This may not be the sort of issue that is talked about on the doorsteps or in the shopping centres in Wexford...

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to speak briefly during this debate. With the permission of the Chair, I would like to preface my remarks by mentioning that, with my local colleagues, I represent a constituency where a double murder took place last Friday. I extend my sympathies to the families that have been affected. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for allowing me to comment on the matter....

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: There is. It is sometimes claimed that Limerick is bigger than Tallaght, but that is not the case.