Results 2,181-2,200 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor
- Road Safety: Motion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: It goes without saying that I would be as happy to be in Croke Park cheering on the team led by that other Tallaght man, Robbie Keane, but I could not get a ticket and my work in the Dáil must come first.
- Road Safety: Motion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: I will deal with Deputy O'Dowd in a moment. I had an opportunity to speak last night, so I do not wish to repeat my contribution. I thank the Opposition spokesperson for introducing this motion and I am always happy to applaud the efforts of Deputy O'Dowd. We have both survived an onslaught by Fine Gael candidates to return here. I am sorry the Minister for Transport is not here because I...
- Road Safety: Motion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Yes.
- Road Safety: Motion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle but I am within my time. I look forward to seeing what happens at 8.30 p.m.
- Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Does that make the Deputy happy?
- Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: The Chair is advised that amendments Nos. 16 and 17 may be discussed together.
- Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: I did not think there were any odd Deputies.
- Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: As there will be more latitude to make general comments when we deal with the section, I will put the amendments.
- Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: I call on the Deputy to conclude.
- Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: We have now discussed section 9 as well, but I call the Minister on amendment No. 5.
- Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are related and will be taken together by agreement.
- Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: I am advised that amendments Nos. 9 to 15, inclusive, in the name of Deputy Burton, may be discussed together.
- Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: I so direct. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Road Safety: Motion (16 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: I wish to contribute briefly to the debate. If I had more time I would have made a number of points on the issue. It is important that we have these opportunities. I know some controversial comments have been made already in this debate and will be said again but it is right that Private Members' time is used to debate day-to-day issues of concern to our communities, and road safety is an...
- Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (11 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had contact with the American authorities regarding the recent violent death of a person (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the concern and interest which this case has generated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23242/07]
- Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (11 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has offered additional resources to An Garda SÃochána in respect of the investigation of a double murder (details supplied) on 5 October 2007; the contacts with the Garda Commissioner in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23243/07]
- Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: I was almost tempted to give the previous speaker a few minutes of my time. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I compliment my friend and colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, on his clear efforts in this regard. Many Members will have been impressed by his contribution, which was very accommodating. It was good that he acknowledged the...
- Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: That is kind of the Deputy. One of his more famous colleagues told me prior to the election that I would make a very good Opposition Deputy but it is not something I would like to do. I am very comfortable on the Government benches. Perhaps some colleagues have been on the Opposition benches too long to understand what is like to be a Government backbencher but I have spoken out on issues...
- Written Answers — Cancer Treatment Services: Cancer Treatment Services (10 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding her proposals in respect of cancer services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22974/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Oct 2007)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received a copy of the recently published research study titled Taking the First Steps to a Healthier Fettercairn; if this community in Tallaght west needs its own general practitioners' services; if she will have the recommendations considered by the Health Service Executive and her Department; and if she will make a...