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Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Maybe The Echo, which is based in Tallaght, will react to that description. I know it monitors these occasions.

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I look forward to hearing what my neighbour, Deputy Crowe, has to say about the matter. I would like to comment on this serious issue. I am interested in examining the unemployment figures for the Tallaght region because this month is an opportune time to do so.

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I am getting to it.

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: As the Ceann Comhairle is aware, I am not as experienced as Deputy Sargent and others in this regard.

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I am trying to follow Deputy Sargent's example.

Unemployment Levels. (11 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I ask the Ceann Comhairle to give me half a second to do a preamble and then I will get to my questions. I might also give the Minister of State some advice. It is opportune to raise this issue at this time because the 16th anniversary of the opening of The Square shopping centre in Tallaght falls on 23 October next. Those of us who live and work in Tallaght know, as the Ceann Comhairle...

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (10 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the actions which are being put in place to ensure the accurate monitoring of the target to reduce the suicide rate by 20% by 2016, as highlighted in the Report of the Joint Committee on Health and Children into the High Levels of Suicide in Irish Society; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31963/06]

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (10 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that arrangements have been made to take action in respect of a number of recommendations in the recently published Report of the Joint Committee on Health and Children into the High Levels of Suicide in Irish Society; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of recommendations were planned for...

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (10 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in respect of the recently published Report of the Joint Committee on Health and Children into the High Levels of Suicide in Irish Society, she has received commitments by her Department, the Department of Education and Science, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Office of Public Works, that they will all...

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (10 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has considered the important recommendations made by the Joint Committee on Health and Children on the high levels of suicide in Irish society; if her attention has been drawn to the need for a health promotion programme aimed at young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31966/06]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 236: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that funding is in place for a project (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his announcement giving the go-ahead was welcomed by the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31158/06]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 237: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the full report on issues within the Garda authorities remit which caused the bus services to Tallaght west estates to be withdrawn in the week commencing 25 September 2006; if he will resource the Gardaí to deal with crime associated with the bus service; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress on the implementation of her plan to refund nursing home charges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31151/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the actions she will take to publicise the availability of the general practitioner only medical card in view of the small take up of the card since it's introduction; her plans for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31152/06]

Written Answers — Undocumented Irish Emigrants: Undocumented Irish Emigrants (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contacts he is maintaining with Government and other political leaders in the United States of America with regard to the plight of the undocumented Irish in America; the actions he is taking to progress the campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31147/06]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made regarding future plans for the extension of LUAS through the Templeogue area of Dublin south west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31172/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will order an investigation into the reason bus services to Tallaght west estates were withdrawn without notice in the week commencing 25 September 2006 causing inconvenience and concern; if he will seek an assurance from Dublin Bus in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31173/06]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 331: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make contact with South Dublin County Council and offer assistance with regard to the need to preserve, protect and develop a house (details supplied) in Dublin 24; his views on the historical significance of this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31229/06]

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on this important day for him. He has been not only a great servant of the Dáil but a great friend to those of us who are relatively new. He was one of the first people to greet me when I came to the Dáil so I wish to acknowledge that and say congratulations and well done. I said today in another debate that it seemed to have been a quiet day in...

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: That is good because it is important that people take the opportunity to hear what is going on in the Dáil. It is a pity that, because of the nature of the business of Dáil Deputies, there are not a great number of us present but people are working in their offices. It is good that young people in particular see the operation of the Dáil and the great work that is done. I am sensitive to...