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Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I want to be serious. Like Deputy Timmins, I spent a great deal of time at meetings of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. I will make the point on Thursday that the joint committee should spend more time discussing defence issues. The justice portfolio has dominated the committee over the past five years, which is fair enough when one considers that many...

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: My brother-in-law was in the Army, however.

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: When I went to Cyprus, I saw at first hand the great work that is done by the Army on such missions.

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I was made an honorary member of staff of the UN on that occasion, to allow me to cross the then border within Cyprus. Members should not ask me how it was done.

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am not as inexperienced in these matters as Deputies might think.

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I also remember the mission to Lebanon, which was led by General Bill O'Callaghan.

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: It is clear that Major General Pat Nash is following a tremendous tradition of Army officers who have led serious missions. I wish him well in that regard. It is good that the Army, which has such a tremendous reputation, is being given an opportunity to undertake such important roles. This is not a political point. Having listened to the previous speakers, I was interested in Deputy...

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Indeed, and he is a good man. I am a big supporter of Deputy Cregan. I know a lot about his constituency inLimerick and I wish him well. To stay on the motion, on 25 September the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1778 establishing the UN mission in Chad and the Central African Republic. This will help strengthen security in that region. I refer to the detailed...

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: They are all true stories.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on contacts he has had in respect of the situation in Cyprus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22469/07]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that efforts will be made to increase the Garda strength at Tallaght Garda Station, sited in the third largest population centre here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22470/07]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide additional resources to Tallaght Garda Station to allow personnel to be assigned to deal specifically with issues relating to antisocial behaviour in an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 24 which were identified to the Garda authorities at a recent meeting involving community representatives; and if...

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am pleased to share time with my good friend, Deputy Chris Andrews. I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution on the Charities Bill 2007, which I warmly welcome. I will attempt not to try the patience of the Chair other than to mention that while listening to Deputy Barrett's excellent contribution, I thought for a moment I had strayed into a health debate. I mean that in...

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister of State has community responsibilities and I wish him well in that regard.

Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: What time is available to me?

Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I will take slightly less than that because I know colleagues wish to speak. I offer my sympathy and wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy which have been made inside and outside the House in respect of the sad deaths of Brian Murray and Mark O'Shaughnessy. This is one of those occasions where those of us who do not know people who die in tragedies are often deeply affected....

Written Answers — Cancer Treatment Services: Cancer Treatment Services (10 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding her proposals in respect of cancer services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22974/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received a copy of the recently published research study titled Taking the First Steps to a Healthier Fettercairn; if this community in Tallaght west needs its own general practitioners' services; if she will have the recommendations considered by the Health Service Executive and her Department; and if she will make a...

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I was almost tempted to give the previous speaker a few minutes of my time. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I compliment my friend and colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, on his clear efforts in this regard. Many Members will have been impressed by his contribution, which was very accommodating. It was good that he acknowledged the...

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: That is kind of the Deputy. One of his more famous colleagues told me prior to the election that I would make a very good Opposition Deputy but it is not something I would like to do. I am very comfortable on the Government benches. Perhaps some colleagues have been on the Opposition benches too long to understand what is like to be a Government backbencher but I have spoken out on issues...