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Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I know it is late.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister understands this is an important debate.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Finally, in the spirit of Christmas, all Members appreciate the work done by the Minister's Department and officials. I have heard many colleagues state, as do I, that the Department of Social and Family Affairs is by far the best Department for dealing with queries.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I have heard Deputy Durkan say so himself. In such a debate, we should not be afraid to make such a point.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Acting Chairman for allowing me to speak for ten minutes and I am now willing to give way to my colleagues.

Public Transport: Motion. (12 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for allowing me to share his time. I was going to make a national speech, but as the Minister of State has mentioned Tallaght several times, I should be allowed to mention Tallaght a few times. Before Deputy Shortall heckles me, I compliment her on her initiative in this area. It is good that she has given us an opportunity to air our different views. I am...

Public Transport: Motion. (12 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: The buses are there, but there are other issues.

Public Transport: Motion. (12 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Thank you, Chairman. I hope you will protect me.

Public Transport: Motion. (12 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I will look at you in order not to attract any attention. Dublin Bus should not be putting the blame on Luas. Dublin Bus management has never stated that the company has not enough buses, but it is using the success of Luas as an excuse for not developing services in parts of my constituency. As someone who does not have a marketing degree, I say that it does not take quantum physics to...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (7 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 83: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the policies in place to tackle public order offences; and the number of public order offences since 2000 committed in Dublin and throughout the country. [42175/06]

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Michael Ahern, for sharing time. It is good to see senior Opposition Members in the Chamber to hear me speak. Deputy Ferris may like to tell his constituents in County Kerry that this evening's Evening Herald suggests that RTE believes Sinn Féin is the real Opposition.

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: By the way——

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Absolutely. I am glad previous Fianna Fáil speakers stuck to that rigid directive. I am disappointed Deputy Broughan is not in the Chamber. He spoke of being bored yesterday during the Minister's Budget Statement. I was happy to applaud the efforts of Deputy Cowen. In my four years as a Member, I have never seen a standing ovation for a Labour Party leader.

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: The Taoiseach's speech this morning impressed me greatly. Deputy Ned O'Keeffe summed the budget up very well as it is all give and no take. As we are 200 days away from the general election, the Opposition Members are getting panicky, as they should. However, not being political, if one takes this budget objectively there is much for many. If the Evening Herald, not a great supporter of...

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Tallaght has the population of a city but the status of a village. In 1984 I was involved in the Get Tallaght Working initiative. It was a drive to get the major facilities, such as The Square and the hospital, required by a major town. While a lot has been done, there is more to do. I am glad there has been progress in job creation. The budget gives opportunities and assistance to those...

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: The record proves what we have done. Deputy Durkan blushed with embarrassment when the rainbow coalition gave miserly sums to the elderly.

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Thank God those days are gone.

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: It is unbelievable to hear Opposition Members claim the Government's promises were not achieved yesterday. They were and we will not take lectures about what we are doing for the elderly.

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: We are proud of our senior citizens. Fianna Fáil in Government will continue to look after the elderly. The people will make up their own minds and will see what the Government has achieved is good for them. Whatever the Opposition believes about the people, I believe people will make up their own minds and see yesterday as a positive step. I congratulate the Minister for Finance on the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Dec 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action she will take with the Health Service Executive to ensure that there is no further delay with the long awaited redevelopment of a health centre (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41951/06]