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Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I have always taken the view that we socialists should stick together as much as we can. I would love to be seen as the voice of Dublin, but I am not. On a number of occasions during this contribution I have referred to the need for all of us to speak up for Dublin and not be afraid to do so — I do so in front of a Cork man. Dublin is the capital. It is important the streets of Dublin...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I intended to mention the Minister of State also. I am always happy to acknowledge the Minister of State, who was kind enough to visit Tallaght yesterday on what was a very positive occasion. I am always delighted to welcome a Lenihan to Tallaght. When I say this, people will think I am winding it up but I genuinely appreciate when people of the standing of Deputy Brian Lenihan come to...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister knows that those organisations provide tremendous service to the local communities. Points are often made about the role of the local pharmacist in those issues. As I have said before about Tallaght, for a while we sent our problems on the bus into Pearse Street to have these matters dealt with, which should not be the way. I am glad we have made enlightened progress in many...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Those pharmacies always seem to be packed and are finding innovative ways to overcome trade competition and attract people to their stores. I am opposed to buying my aspirin from Tesco. I am sorry for picking on Tesco; although I am sure they would welcome the odd mention. We should continue to uphold the service being provided by pharmacies generally. I marvel at the way the Minister can...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: It is Friday afternoon. I am trying to stay calm in order to psyche myself to go to Saggart in the Minister's constituency for the Ard-Fheis tonight and tomorrow, where I am sure there will be considerable excitement. I am glad Fine Gael realised the worth of the facilities close to Tallaght and it is having its Ard-Fheis there also. It is important to be here this afternoon dealing with...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: It is not four. The Deputy should not try to fool the little people.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: There was a time when I might have been able to make a prediction. However, now like everybody else I have not a clue.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am sure somebody knows. It is good to remind ourselves that the Bill makes provision for the regulation of pharmacies, including provision for the dissolution of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland and the setting up of a new Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, for the establishment, constitution and functions of the new society's council, a new system of registration of qualified...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I am quite happy. Que sera sera. I have confidence in the people in my constituency. When I went into my local school this morning the youngsters reminded me that it probably had not been painted in 40 years.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Absolutely. I was about to make a point relevant to the Bill. When I speak in the Dáil I take example from more experienced colleagues like Deputy Durkan. If the Acting Chairman thinks I am rambling, it is because I am following his example and take advantage of the time available to me to speak about issues which do relate to the Bill.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I was pleased that the children in that particular class showed an interest in politics. Everybody, particularly young people, can be cynical about politics. I was able to tell them where I was going today and that I hoped to get to speak on the Criminal Justice Bill. I was certainly able to tell them that I would speak on the Pharmacy Bill. They genuinely showed an interest in the...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution on the Pharmacy Bill 2007. I compliment Deputy Gormley on his remarks. I also compliment the Green Party in Dublin South-West. As the least known Dáil Deputy in the constituency, I am always happy to get some attention. The Green Party attacked me again yesterday so I thank it for the attention. It is good it is noticing my work. I...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Gormley can leave it to the locals, they will look after me. I welcome this opportunity to contribute to the debate and acknowledge the presence of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. She might expect me to ambush her and talk about Tallaght Hospital, services for children and Millbrook Lawns health centre but I will stick to my national agenda and talk about the...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: As somebody who has represented Tallaght skilfully for over 20 years, the Minister will be well aware that Tallaght is all about national issues and what happens in Tallaght today can happen in the rest of the country tomorrow. I am not from Tallaght but I represent Tallaght. I also represent Brittas, Bohernabreena, Firhouse, Templeogue and Greenhills. I bring to my Dáil business my own...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: ——but I am very proud of my community and the developments that have taken place.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I will do my best.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Gormley raised the issue of whether pharmacists should be in health centres or located elsewhere. I am aware from talking to doctors that there are different views on that but there are many pharmacists throughout my constituency and in particular in the Tallaght area and the interests of patients are best served if they can access GP services in the first class, modern facilities now...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: No. I did not say that and I hope it will not be on the record.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (21 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has instructed the Railway Procurement Agency to carry out a feasibility study for a Luas system in the Terenure/Rathfarnham area; if Knocklyon will be included in the study; if the study is intended to examine a direct line to the city centre or a spur from either the green line or the red line; and if he will make a statement on the...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2007)

Charlie O'Connor: I appreciate the opportunity to say a few words on this important matter. As is traditional on these occasions, we often compliment the Opposition spokespersons on raising the issues and I am happy to do so sincerely. People talk a lot about the relationship between Limerick and Tallaght; I am happy to acknowledge this in a positive way. I am also cheered by the fact that a former...