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

Charlie O'Connor: I do not get many chances to praise Ministers of State but Deputy Batt O'Keeffe has been very good to my constituency, he is looking after the fire service in Tallaght and I want to acknowledge that. I welcome this opportunity to make a brief contribution on this important business. This may not be the sort of issue that is talked about on the doorsteps or in the shopping centres in Wexford...

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

Charlie O'Connor: I got a different directive from the Whips office.

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

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on the Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007. I am sensitive about following the accomplished Deputy Connaughton, who made the issue very interesting. The young students in the Gallery were riveted.

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

Charlie O'Connor: On occasion students are very unhappy to be taken out of school but I think it is good for them. A Cheann Comhairle, they have had the opportunity of seeing a national personality and I am sure they are very happy about that. If the Ceann Comhairle wants me to stray off I can talk about Tallaght for the next 20 minutes. I am very glad that the Dáil has returned to normal business....

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this worthwhile debate. As I have noted in the past week or so regarding other issues, people on the streets want Members to debate issues that are of concern to them. In the past two days, Members have focussed again on health and crime issues, as the public desires. I applaud the efforts of my colleague, the Minister for Justice,...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the situation in Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21851/07]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to establish new embassies abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21937/07]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his dealings with the new power sharing administration in the North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21938/07]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding representations from a club (details supplied) in Dublin 6W in respect of commercial rates for sports bodies; if he will have the matter investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21850/07]

Written Answers — Civil Unions Bill 2006: Civil Unions Bill 2006 (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm his plans to deal with the Civil Unions Bill 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21936/07]

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I compliment Deputy James Reilly, who is proving to be a very busy doctor, on again giving us the opportunity to speak on issues of concern to us. It is good we have returned to real business in the Dáil because I have been telling anyone who wants to listen that this is what the people want us to do. Some Members will know I live in Tallaght. As I go about my business, that is the kind...

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister knows that. If she had not moved on, I might still be a community worker and not lucky enough to be a Deputy.

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Jimmy Devins was my colleague on the Joint Committee on Health and Children and I am glad he is now taking such an interest in the area. I applaud his appointment and that of Deputy Máire Hoctor who, by the way, has visited Tallaght at least twice since she was appointed. I hope other Ministers of State visit the area. Deputy James Reilly referred to almost every hospital in the...

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister knows my views on cancer services and my response to last week's report, and she knows what I want achieved for Tallaght. I will be very delicate because I do not want to upset any negotiations that might take place but I hope the right job is done. It is important it is understood that even on the Government benches there are serious concerns about the freezing of appointments....

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share time with Deputies Flynn, Calleary, Andrews and O'Rourke.

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: It is traditional on these occasions to compliment the movers of the motion and I am very happy to do so for my old friend, Deputy James Reilly. Dr. Reilly and I served together over a long period on the old Eastern Health Board and the regional authority. This was a time when the health board answered questions and did not leave public representatives to hear major announcements through...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 571: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans for long term pension provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19770/07]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress to date with regard to improving conditions in accident and emergency departments; her plans for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19762/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the policies she has put in place to extend medical card coverage; her plans for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19763/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the policies she has put in place to improve disability services nationwide; her plans for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19765/07]