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Job Creation. (5 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue for the second time in a month. Although I am probably not allowed to talk about the Ceann Comhairle, he has shown a great interest in and support for Tallaght over the years, particularly in his previous portfolio.

Job Creation. (5 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I am happy to put on record the fact that the Ceann Comhairle is spoken of in glowing terms concerning the Shamrock Rovers stadium. A month ago I spoke in the House about job losses in Jacob's where 230 permanent jobs and 130 seasonal jobs will be phased out over the next year. I took the view then that it was a big blow for Tallaght. Over recent days we heard another bad announcement,...

Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (5 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action she has taken to assure the public in respect of the ongoing dealings between the Health Service Executive and Irish Pharmaceutical Union; if her attention has been drawn to the concern of communities in respect of their local pharmacies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9485/08]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (5 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will order a review of the Health Service Executive guidelines for qualifying illnesses under the long-term illness scheme; her views on seeking the inclusion of myasthenia gravis in revised guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9589/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to plans to put in place a neurologist in the health services who would specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9587/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received correspondences from an association (detail supplied) in relation to the potential of establishing a specialist nurse support on myasthenia gravis in the health services; her views on meeting with the association to further discuss the idea; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9588/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the concern being expressed in respect of the reported decision by the Health Service Executive to cut funding to homeless services; if her attention has further been drawn to the particular challenges this will present for an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 24 and many similar...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will request the Health Service Executive to provide community health services in Fettercairn, Tallaght, Dublin 24; her views on local concerns in the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9590/08]

Written Answers — Teaching Council: Teaching Council (5 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of teachers in respect of the annual subscription paid to the Teaching Council; her views on the problems that this creates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9586/08]

World Trade Organisation: Statements (6 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. Mr. Mandelson seems to be getting more mentions than either Mr. Sarkozy or Barack Obama, although I was glad to hear Deputy Finian McGrath declare his support for the latter. Many issues could be raised in this debate. Deputies who listen to me speaking for one minute will know that I do not have a rural background. It may...

World Trade Organisation: Statements (6 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy has just announced that it will be held in June.

World Trade Organisation: Statements (6 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: It is important that we focus on how good the European Union has been to us. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle is a vice-president of the AWEPA, the Association of European Parliamentarians for Africa, and chairman of its very busy Irish section. We had a very worthwhile meeting last night with guests from a number of African countries when issues relating to agriculture and food were raised....

State Airports. (6 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: My advice to the Deputy is to contact the Office of the Ceann Comhairle.

Public Transport. (6 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I ask the Minister to respond briefly, please.

Public Transport. (6 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy O'Dowd should allow the Minister to speak without interruption.

Public Transport. (6 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister should conclude.

Public Transport. (6 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I apologise that the Chair has to impose Standing Orders. I will do my best.

Public Transport. (6 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy should speak through the Chair.

Public Transport. (6 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: And protected.

Public Transport. (6 Mar 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I was hoping the Deputy would ask a question.