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Health Services: Motion. (14 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Minister for sharing time. I welcomed the decision of the Health Service Executive to publish Professor Des O'Neill's report. I note the Minister has welcomed its publication and has stated the HSE will work to implement its recommendations. As I have stated at other times, I know Des O'Neill very well. He works in Tallaght and took care of my father during his last illness....

Health Services: Motion. (14 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I am surprised that Deputy Kehoe would pick on a humble backbencher at this hour of the night. This structure will cover the key programmes delivered by the HSE.

Health Services: Motion. (14 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: This is the first time——

Health Services: Motion. (14 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: We are putting in place a patient safety structure that is a comprehensive system, including information needs, quality assurance and value for money. Considerable progress in respect of inspection of nursing homes is being made by the HSE. However, there should be some acknowledgement of the considerable work being implemented by the various bodies mentioned by the Minister and me. I am...

Health Services: Motion. (14 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I did not say in which decade. I have no doubt that the results of all this effort will bring about a first-class safety environment to protect the health of all our people. I have probably never made a speech in Dáil Éireann, particularly in respect of health, when I did not mention Tallaght. However, there will be other nights to mention Tallaght and other occasions to talk to the Minister.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (9 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 284: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he is taking following the publication of the climate change report in London last week; his views on the widespread concerns throughout communities in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37276/06]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (9 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 285: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the contacts he has had with South Dublin Council in respect of the new voting register regarding the fact that many voters who have been on the register for years have now been deleted; the advice he is offering to the council to correct this serious situation; if he will give assurances in the matter; and...

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (9 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I noticed that Deputy Mitchell's face was not on the advertisement. Can she tell me when she will be on it? I would love to see how she looks on the back of a bus. I hope the Minister, Deputy Ó Cuiv, takes the opportunity to tell the Minister for Transport that there is much appreciation of the effort he is making on transport infrastructure. I come from a bygone era in Dublin and I...

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (9 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate on Transport 21. I am always happy to follow Deputy Catherine Murphy because when she mentions every street in her constituency, it means I can mention Tallaght the odd time. Many of us note that Deputy Olivia Mitchell finds it possible to support some of the Minister's work. I was driving into work today —...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (8 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in the provision of child care services under the National Development Plan 2000 to 2006; the funding allocated for such provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36794/06]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (8 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress to date of the new child care strategy announced in budget 2006; the investment made in the strategy to date; the investment planned over the remainder of the strategy; the outcomes of such investment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36795/06]

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share time with Deputy Fiona O'Malley, Deputy Kelly and Deputy Carty.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' business motion. It is traditional to thank the Member who tabled the motion because it gives backbenchers the opportunity to speak on issues of concern to them so I compliment Deputy Durkan and his colleagues in that regard. The constant fluctuation in gas and oil prices this year has made this issue one of...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I will however make one point about the motion, which is interesting and raises a number of good points. I am astounded that no reference is made to the issue of energy poverty, particularly as it affects disadvantaged families and senior citizens. Senior citizens and the people who look after them have made that point to me. It is not just an issue in Tallaght, but throughout the Dublin...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: It was very interesting and distracted me for five or ten minutes. There is a similar challenge for Fine Gael to participate in an all-party approach to developing energy policies in the future. We will all have our politics when it comes to certain things and there will always be occasions when party politics dominate, which I am sure will be the case over the next 230 days or so until the...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: On some days there is a bit of hot air but it seems to be warm enough today. The issue is of great concern to everybody. I do not want to sound like a Member sitting on the Labour benches but I come from a bygone Dublin era when, even though young and not aware of energy costs, I was aware of the challenges people had keeping their homes warm. We must be careful to help people who have...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share time with Deputies Brady, Curran, Andrews and Fitzpatrick. It is interesting that the Fianna Fáil rota of speakers today is confined to Dublin Deputies because it indicates the interest we share in this particular issue. Other colleagues made that point last night. I preface my remarks by complimenting my colleague, Deputy Crowe, on his work in this regard. He and I are...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: If the Deputy has a spare hour, I will take him out there on the Luas some day to see the type of place it has become. We are very proud——

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: There are still challenges, however, as far as housing is concerned. Following the council's adoption of the master plan, a very big debate is going on at present and community groups are critical of some of the housing development, particularly as regards apartments. There appears to be over-development of apartments in the Square, the town centre and the village where I work every day....

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy might write to me about that and I will include it in my next leaflet because Fine Gael voters in Tallaght might need to hear how good I am. The Department of Social and Family Affairs office in Tallaght provides an excellent service. It is supplemented by the citizens information centre in Tallaght village. I have heard other colleagues talk about their local citizens...