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National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The various drugs groups have asked the Government to explain why no mechanism for collating needle exchange data has been put in place. I appreciate the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this debate. I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, well.

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: One minute remains.

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I ask Deputy McGrath to withdraw his offer to share time so that I can facilitate Deputy Gregory until 3.05 p.m.

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: If Deputy McGrath takes seven minutes, Deputy Gregory will have eight.

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I would point out to Deputy Gregory that the Chair is obliged after seven and a half minutes to ask the Minister of State to take questions for a period not exceeding 20 minutes.

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy's time has concluded.

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: "Tolerant" is the word. Deputy Deenihan has one minute. If I can facilitate him when questions are being asked, I will be happy to do so.

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Chair is obliged to point out that the Minister of State shall take questions for a period not exceeding 20 minutes. I will call on Deputy Ring first and the Minister of State will reply to each question.

Situation in Zimbabwe: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share a small portion of my time with Deputy Michael Kennedy, with the permission of the House.

Situation in Zimbabwe: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to make a brief contribution to what I consider to be a very important debate. The Minister and his Minister for State, Deputy Michael Kitt, should understand the depth of feeling that exists across the floor as far as this issue is concerned. I am sorry if we are going to divide on the matter and I hope we do not do so. In fairness to Deputy Jim...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (4 Dec 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the recent meeting of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body adopted a report on the Irish community in Britain (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32528/07]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (4 Dec 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the report on the Irish community in Britain presented to the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body; his views on the importance of the recommendations made in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32532/07]

Written Answers — British-Ireland Interparliamentary Body: British-Ireland Interparliamentary Body (4 Dec 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is following the progress of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary body; his views on the future development of the Body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32530/07]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (4 Dec 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on discussions he has had with Mr. Shaun Woodward MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in respect of the 20 October 2007 murder near Oram in County Monaghan; if the Secretary of State sought assistance in the matter; and ifhe will make a statement on the matter. [32531/07]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (4 Dec 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has plans to temporarily assign members of the Garda Síochána to the PSNI to allow them to assist in the investigation in the North of the 20 October 2007 murder near Oram in County Monaghan; his view on the huge interest and concern in the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32533/07]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (4 Dec 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 624: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will raise with the RTÉ Authority the need to cater for the broadcast needs of the Irish community in Britain as raised at the recent meeting of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32529/07]

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The speaker, without interruption.

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I call on Deputy English and assure him the Chair will remain consistent in protecting speakers from interruption.