Results 2,241-2,260 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the polices she has put in place to improve health services for older people; her plans for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19766/07]

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to implement the recommendations of the report of the Joint Committee on Health and Children in respect of suicide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20912/07]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if he will confirm plans to provide new facilities for driver testing in the Tallaght, Dublin 24 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20913/07]

Written Answers — Science and Technology Groups: Science and Technology Groups (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 530: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress to date with regard to the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19761/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Policy: Social Welfare Policy (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 570: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the polices he will put in place in relation to improving conditions for lone parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19769/07]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 572: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans for tackling poverty, especially child poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19771/07]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 624: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the achievements to date of the National Drugs Strategy; the priorities for tackling drug abuse over the next five years; the resources being put in place to provide for these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19755/07]

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 676: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date with regard to the strategic innovation fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19756/07]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 677: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date with regard to reducing class sizes; her plans for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19757/07]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 678: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date with regard to tackling educational disadvantage; her plans for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19758/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 679: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date with regard to developing special needs provision; her plans for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19759/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 680: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date with regard to developing the schools infrastructure; her plans for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19760/07]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 759: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to make funds available to primary schools for the provision of computers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20504/07]

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 881: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the policies the Government will put in place in relation to immigration and the integration of migrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19767/07]

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1116: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that special consideration is being given to granting city status to Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20001/07]

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to express my total confidence in Deputy Bertie Ahern. I do so not because it is expected of me or because I was asked but because I want to do so. I have known the Taoiseach for more than 30 years. Some of you will know I live in Tallaght——

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: ——and have been involved in many issues in the area. It is often stated the Taoiseach could just as easily have stood for election in Tallaght because of his background and interest. Perhaps it was a big loss for the people of Tallaght. Throughout my public life he has been a great supporter of everything in Tallaght. I am delighted to see Deputy Kenny here. He did not think I would...

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I listened to many Fine Gael speeches tonight. To some extent I am sorry for them because I now know why they had to wield that axe.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: This is an important matter. I am proud to support Deputy Bertie Ahern, and will do so in the vote tonight. It is what my constituents want me to do. As other colleagues stated, people do not want us to debate this issue. They want us to discuss issues of concern to them. I was impressed by the three Independent Deputies on the radio this morning, namely, Deputies Finian McGrath, Jackie...

Social Welfare Benefits. (26 Sep 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 569: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the polices the Government will put in place to improve conditions for carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19768/07]