Results 2,501-2,520 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (30 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 49: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take action to ensure that Tallaght is included in his Department's plans for a closed circuit television scheme; his views on the particular needs of Tallaght in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40984/06]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (30 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has arranged immediate talks with the Health Service Executive in respect of the submission made by Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin in respect of the Mater site chosen by the HSE task force for the new Children's Hospital; and her views on the impact of the submission on the public debate in the matter. [40983/06]

Garda Reform: Statements (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome this opportunity to speak for a second time in this debate. I made a brief contribution yesterday. I acknowledge the presence in the Chamber of many eminent Deputies, not only from Fianna Fáil but also from other parties. It is encouraging that they want to hear me speak. When I listened to the speech made yesterday by Deputy Perry, in which he mentioned every street in Sligo, I...

Garda Reform: Statements (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: It was an amazing experience as I had never been in a police van before. I am making a serious point about the need to engage with the public, which is very important.

Garda Reform: Statements (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: A number of Deputy Costello's constituents have had the same experience. I hope most of the crime that happens in my constituency is perpetrated by people from other areas, but I am not sure that is the case. This has been an important debate. I am pleased to have participated in it yesterday and again today. It is important that we support the Garda, while pointing out the need for...

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I might have to sing for the last two minutes. The continued presence in the Chair of Deputy Penrose reminds me of Deputy Kenny's remarks earlier about Deputy Penrose being an author. I am aware that the Green Party is bringing out a book — I cannot wait to read it — and I wish Deputy Boyle well in that regard. I will read his book. I was going to say that there is almost nothing to...

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I was not going to be nice, but I have decided to be calm because we are so close to Christmas. I am sure I will have plenty of further opportunities to cross swords with my Green Party colleagues over the next 200 days. I look forward to doing that. In fairness, the work of Deputy Cuffe, in particular, shines through in this Bill, about which other Deputies have spoken. The Green Party...

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: No, I will not sing.

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I will sing again if I am asked. I hope the Deputies will not tell Deputy Finian McGrath that I said that. Deputies spoke about the response of local authorities to problems of this nature. South Dublin County Council acts in as responsible a manner as possible when this issue arises. When I contacted the council today, I was told that it receives many complaints about noise. The council...

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to be associated with the remarks of Deputy Kenny. The Chairman of the Joint Committee on Social and Family Affairs is well known. I am a big fan of Deputy Penrose's work and I wish him well with his publication. I might get him to sign a copy for me. I speak not only as a Dublin based Deputy but as a member of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. I...

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I often say I come from a bygone era when we had a different view of the gardaí. Thank God I was never in trouble with the gardaí, although I can never understand why. I used to see the local garda on the street on his bicycle threatening to stop us playing football or whatever. I fully agree with what was said about the need for the public to trust and have confidence in gardaí and to...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if extra language support teachers will be appointed to Tallaght schools in 2007; her views on the demand in that regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40123/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to meet the needs of schools in the Tallaght area that have a large number of non-English speaking pupils enrolled; her views on the particular challenges for schools in that regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40124/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 206: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress achieved by Operation Anvil to date in Dublin; the other areas around the country where it is in operation; and the progress made outside of Dublin. [40389/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Compensation Scheme: Health Service Compensation Scheme (28 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of the committee that was set up to advise on no fault insurance regarding persons with cerebral palsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39950/06]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (28 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will publish a detailed analysis of primary school figures in respect of the general Tallaght, Dublin 24 area; if she will confirm contacts which have taken place with South Dublin County Council planners in respect of those figures; the action she proposes to deal with increased demand; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (21 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the annual provision for investment in health care services for the elderly each year since 1997 to date in 2006; the improvements to existing services in that time; the additional services provided in that time; her plans to develop health care services for the elderly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39018/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (21 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the expected impact of an ageing population and greater life expectancy on the provision of health care; her plans to cope with same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39019/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (21 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the plan to include Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in the Irish Aid Programme; if he will provide assurances that this will not take from the effort being made on the African continent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39017/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Defence the way his Department disposes of old, non military, Defence Force equipment; if there are procedures for making redundant vehicles such as vans and trucks available to charitable or community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38052/06]