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Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (25 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his contacts in respect of the situation in Pakistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25844/07]

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: From the Seanad (31 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: A message will be sent to Seanad Éireann acquainting it accordingly.

Estimates for Public Services 2007 (31 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Jan O'Sullivan is sharing time with Deputy Penrose.

Written Answers — Community Fora: Community Fora (31 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 566: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the campaign in Tallaght to set up a Tallaght community forum; if such a provision is possible under current legislation; if he will discuss the matter with South Dublin County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26295/07]

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute once again to this important issue before the House. I warmly compliment Deputy Howlin and his Labour Party colleagues on their work in this regard. I also wish to acknowledge the many calls and e-mails I have received, not only from across my constituency of Dublin South-West but also from other areas in Dublin. I have received...

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I understand Deputy Moynihan was in possession. As he is not in the House I call on Deputy Mansergh. Fourteen minutes remain in the slot.

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Will the Deputy move the adjournment?

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy will have another opportunity next week.

Priority Questions (1 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: That is not a point of order for the Chair. The Minister may refer to it in his response.

Priority Questions (1 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: It is not for the Chair to discuss. The Minister may wish to refer to it when answering the first question.

Employment Support Services. (1 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: This is not a debate and we are well over our allotted time.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (6 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 507: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will discuss with South Dublin County Council the proposal made by a group (details supplied) in Dublin 24 to set up a Tallaght community planning forum; if such provision is possible under current legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27421/07]

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important business. We should welcome the publication of the Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007, the main feature of which is to provide for necessary legislative amendments of a technical nature to facilitate the transfer of non-national roads and the NVDF to the remit of the Minister for Transport. The Bill is...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: He told me that I was a good choice and I made a strong contribution, as one would expect.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: That was the approximate time at which Deputy Naughten's party wanted me to run for it. I must have been doing something right.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: It is important to make these points. While not being critical of the Minister, there is work to be done in terms of devolution of responsibility to local authorities. The debate about too much authority and power being vested in county managers will continue for some time. I am glad that the Minister, Deputy Gormley, is present. I applaud the work he has done since the formation of the...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I was going to mention it and the Minister is welcome to use it. Thank God for it. The Minister has been to Tallaght, but he will see on Friday that it is a different place from the one to which I moved years ago. It is a vibrant city in everything but name. The Minister has opinions on whether Tallaght should be a city, but he and I must agree to disagree on that fundamental point during...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I did not want to embarrass the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Recently, I told him that many Ministers for Health of all persuasions played roles while I campaigned for Tallaght Hospital over many years. Many stones were left sticking out of different parts of the hospital site, but the only stone to survive is the one bearing the name Brendan Howlin. It is an interesting piece of Tallaght...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am happy to impart these historical facts about Tallaght. It is a great place.