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Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: ——and if he ever has time available some Friday, I would love him to visit Tallaght and its farmers market. I am aware that he has a particular interest in this matter and I would welcome the opportunity to show him around. It would be good if he could visit and promote our farmers market.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: When the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, introduced the Finance Bill, he pointed out that it is based on sound fiscal policies to encourage economic growth while promoting care for the environment and protecting the less well-off in our society. He also stated that the Bill contains a range of business-friendly measures that will support continued growth and job creation in...

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Without wanting to upset the GAA, this is a soccer night. I wish I could be let out to go see Ireland playing Brazil tonight, led by the Tallaght man, Robbie Keane. I was with the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy Séamus Brennan, last Thursday when he took the opportunity to come to Tallaght to look at the Shamrock Rovers stadium. That will be a significant boon, not only to...

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I will continue to do so. Thank God for the Luas and for the Minister, Deputy Séamus Brennan.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Luas is great and will be extended through west Tallaght, Saggart and Citywest. That is what we should be trying to do. I accept that one cannot walk from Kildare, Limerick or Kerry.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Will the Chairman not compensate me for the heckling?

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I know. I appreciate that.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: It is important that we all play our part. People expect public representatives to make a little effort. My effort is humble and is not achieving much but it would help if we all made a similar effort. Every day the streets in all our towns are full of cars spewing out stuff that is not in the interest of the climate or the community. I wish our colleague, the Minister, Deputy Cowen,...

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I have no ambitions in that regard so I would not like the Deputy to get me into trouble. I commend this Bill to the House.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: We are always telling the truth.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy might continue. I can only protect him if he wishes me to so do.

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (5 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 183: To ask the Taoiseach the unemployment figures for Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3079/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 227: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the average cost to his Department of answering a parliamentary question. [3863/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average cost to her Department of answering a parliamentary question. [3865/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Transport the average cost to his Department of answering a parliamentary question. [3868/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the average cost to his Department of answering a parliamentary question. [3864/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the average cost to his Department of answering a parliamentary question. [3861/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the average cost to his Department of answering a parliamentary question. [3856/08]