Results 2,521-2,540 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Defence the nature of the mission being undertaken by Irish troops serving in Lebanon; the number of troops serving there by rank; the nature of the equipment being deployed there; the current risk assessment; his plans to visit the troops serving there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38051/06]

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply to a subject in which we are all interested. Many Deputies, particularly in the Dublin region, know people who are serving in that force. There are certainly people from my constituency serving with it. Earlier today, those of us who listened to "Morning Ireland" will have heard the interview with the Muslim extremist. We all saw the...

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: That is my question.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: No. At my age, I sometimes need to have notes but I do not use scripts. The Minister should understand the level of interest in this subject, particularly in light of threats that have been made on the airwaves.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: He will be sent there for six months.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I did not say that.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I share Deputy Callely's view on the Minister's performance. As I told him the other day, he is being talked about positively in Tallaght. He is better known in Tallaght than one of Deputy Timmins's colleagues.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: We have discussed at length the contingents that have served abroad. Constituents of mine have pointed out that when Irish troops serve abroad they get involved in charity and community works. Does this impact on the Minister's office? Can he provide assistance in this regard? During the week, I was asked by someone from Templeogue to explain the reason the Department and Defence Forces do...

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: It was a serious question. I am told by Army personnel who have been abroad that they are interested in getting involved in charitable and community work when they arrive. Are there any plans to assist those who wish to do this?

Hospital Services. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his courtesy in this matter. It is important that backbenchers get the opportunity to raise these issues. I will talk about Dublin South-West, and I invite Deputy Gormley to come to Tallaght with the Green Party candidate and I will be happy to show her around. In Dublin South-West we do not just talk about Tallaght, we also talk about Firhouse, Templeogue,...

Hospital Services. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Including us.

Hospital Services. (16 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 174: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will discuss with the Garda authorities the possibility of assigning additional gardaí to Tallaght which is now the third largest population centre in the State; his views on the need for additional Gardaí to work with the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38169/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ask the Office of Public Works to meet South Dublin County Council management to discuss with them potential sites which the council have which might be suitable for the second Garda station for Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38164/06]

Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (15 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her Department can now fund a project (details supplied) following the publication of the report Moving Beyond Coping an insight into the experiences and needs of travellers in Tallaght in coping with suicide; her views on the importance of this initiative; if she will give assurances on same; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for urgent care centres to deliver children's services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38091/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects to be in a position to confirm plans for the future delivery of children's services at Tallaght Hospital; if her attention has been drawn to the anxiety of the Tallaght community in the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38092/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (15 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to attract new jobs, particularly for young people, in the Tallaght region; his views on whether Tallaght has suffered from job losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38075/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm details of plans for a new school building at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38072/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (15 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason there is a shortage of places in special classes for children with speech disorders in Dublin south west; the action she will take on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38073/06]