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Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: This is an important debate. I am sorry to hear Members state we should not have it, particularly in the week when the Ceann Comhairle welcomed the President, Mary McAleese, and young people to the Dáil Chamber last Friday and Saturday. I heard reference to the empty Gallery and it is not the first time we have had this. I am glad my young son, Niall, on his own volition, came to hear the...

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: He would be just as positive.

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share time with Deputies Conlon, Curran and Connick. It is traditional to thank the Deputy who tabled the motion and I am pleased to applaud the efforts of my constituency colleague, Deputy Brian Hayes. The motion gave the Minister the opportunity to make a comprehensive statement on the issue and outline the major improvements in special education in recent years. Deputy Deenihan...

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am never afraid to praise this Minister because I consider her to be particularly progressive. I am not afraid to knock on her door regarding Dublin South-West and issues in Firhouse, Templeogue, Greenhills, Brittas, Bohernabreena and Tallaght, areas with which Deputy Hayes is familiar.

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I will revert to the Minister shortly.

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Government amendment refers to the commitment to implementing the recommendation of the national strategy for action on suicide prevention with a view to reducing suicide rates. I acknowledge the contribution made by Deputy Dan Neville, who impresses us greatly with his work on suicide prevention. I have taken an interest in it in recent times. I was a member of the sub-committee of...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if there is a delay in processing family income supplement applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30127/07]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make additional resources available to An Garda Síochána if required, in respect of the investigation of the murder in Tallaght on 14 November 2007; the discussions he has had with the Garda Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30128/07]

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I ask Deputy Doyle to conclude now. The Chair has been tolerant.

Written Answers — General Practitioner Co-Operatives: General Practitioner Co-Operatives (27 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on progress towards the establishment of the much needed out of hours general practitioner service in Tallaght, Dublin 24; her views on the strong support for such a development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30983/07]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 603: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the implementation of anti-social behaviour orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30862/07]

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (28 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am sensitive about following an accomplished speaker like Deputy Timmins, who has a strong background in Army affairs. I appreciate the point he has just made, which we should all support. I welcome the opportunity to speak briefly during this important debate. I do not want to upset Deputy Deenihan, but I might do so because I am about to praise the Minister, Deputy O'Dea, who is doing...

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy has told me not to praise Ministers so often, but I think we should praise Ministers when they deserve to be praised.

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister for Defence is doing a great job as far as I am concerned.

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I hope the Leas-Cheann Comhairle will allow me to refer briefly to the interesting interview the Minister gave on "Morning Ireland" this morning. It was full of excellent information. Those of us who heard the interview will be aware that just as it was ending, the Minister spoke about the case of Robert Tobin and Michelle Mahon, whose housing difficulties have been the subject of a great...

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed. The Chair must put the question before 7 p.m.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I understand there is agreement that the Fine Gael slot should continue for ten minutes. Is that agreed? Agreed.

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank my colleague, Deputy Dooley, for giving me an opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. I welcome the partnership approach that is central to the national drugs strategy. Statutory, community and voluntary groups are working together to tackle the drugs problem. While many statutory bodies are clearly wholehearted in their support of the partnership...

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am always pleased to welcome Ministers and Ministers of State to my constituency. The Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, and others should understand the merit of coming to my constituency as often as possible.