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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]

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...

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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...