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Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: What time is available to me?

Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I will take slightly less than that because I know colleagues wish to speak. I offer my sympathy and wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy which have been made inside and outside the House in respect of the sad deaths of Brian Murray and Mark O'Shaughnessy. This is one of those occasions where those of us who do not know people who die in tragedies are often deeply affected....

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am pleased to share time with my good friend, Deputy Chris Andrews. I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution on the Charities Bill 2007, which I warmly welcome. I will attempt not to try the patience of the Chair other than to mention that while listening to Deputy Barrett's excellent contribution, I thought for a moment I had strayed into a health debate. I mean that in...

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister of State has community responsibilities and I wish him well in that regard.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on contacts he has had in respect of the situation in Cyprus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22469/07]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that efforts will be made to increase the Garda strength at Tallaght Garda Station, sited in the third largest population centre here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22470/07]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide additional resources to Tallaght Garda Station to allow personnel to be assigned to deal specifically with issues relating to antisocial behaviour in an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 24 which were identified to the Garda authorities at a recent meeting involving community representatives; and if...

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to speak briefly during this debate. With the permission of the Chair, I would like to preface my remarks by mentioning that, with my local colleagues, I represent a constituency where a double murder took place last Friday. I extend my sympathies to the families that have been affected. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for allowing me to comment on the matter....

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: There is. It is sometimes claimed that Limerick is bigger than Tallaght, but that is not the case.

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I want to be serious. Like Deputy Timmins, I spent a great deal of time at meetings of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. I will make the point on Thursday that the joint committee should spend more time discussing defence issues. The justice portfolio has dominated the committee over the past five years, which is fair enough when one considers that many...

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: My brother-in-law was in the Army, however.

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: When I went to Cyprus, I saw at first hand the great work that is done by the Army on such missions.

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I was made an honorary member of staff of the UN on that occasion, to allow me to cross the then border within Cyprus. Members should not ask me how it was done.

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am not as inexperienced in these matters as Deputies might think.

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I also remember the mission to Lebanon, which was led by General Bill O'Callaghan.

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: It is clear that Major General Pat Nash is following a tremendous tradition of Army officers who have led serious missions. I wish him well in that regard. It is good that the Army, which has such a tremendous reputation, is being given an opportunity to undertake such important roles. This is not a political point. Having listened to the previous speakers, I was interested in Deputy...

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Indeed, and he is a good man. I am a big supporter of Deputy Cregan. I know a lot about his constituency inLimerick and I wish him well. To stay on the motion, on 25 September the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1778 establishing the UN mission in Chad and the Central African Republic. This will help strengthen security in that region. I refer to the detailed...

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: They are all true stories.

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am surprised the Chair did not remind me that Tallaght was not in the legislation either, because I could talk about it. However, I take the point. I am a relatively new Deputy, as this is my second term, I have watched other Members and some of my more experienced colleagues talk about everything. If I stray, I apologise. I am sorry the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian...

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I did. I am glad the Leas-Cheann Comhairle is here. I am happy to make a brief contribution on this Bill. I repeat what I said earlier, that irrespective of the importance of the subject under discussion and the public response to it, people want us to get on with the business as we have been doing over the past couple of days and it is important that we do that. What we are discussing...