Results 2,601-2,620 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006. I note from the explanatory memorandum that the Bill covers a range of issues, including legal services, an ombudsman, the courts and court officers, solicitors, gaming and lotteries, landlords and tenants, statutory declarations, juries, bankruptcy and succession. I have listened carefully to some...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Whether it is in Castleknock, Tallaght or elsewhere there will always be different views on gaming and lotteries and we should reflect that. What is being done in this case should satisfy people. Other Deputies made reference to Part 7, which amends the Statutory Declarations Act 1938. More experienced colleagues might be able to give me advice on this matter. I am sure many Acts still...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Last Sunday afternoon I brought my little granddaughter to the Tallaght Adventure World in Killinarden. A man asked me if he knew me and suggested that my face was familiar.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: He came back and said: "I know who you are. You're that TD man who gets houses."

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I am not asking Deputies to believe that, but that is what he said. I am making a serious point and do not mean to be flippant. There is an issue with identification and with who is entitled to make declarations. We should make it as easy as possible for people. I accept there should be a process, which needs to be right. There is always an issue about whether people are swearing a...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I did not say I bought one. I said I visited that shop.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (3 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 240: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make additional resources available to Tallaght gardaí to allow them deal effectively with the vandalism and anti-social behaviour highlighted at a recent public meeting (details supplied); his views on the concern of the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30833/06]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (3 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm plans to provide significant funding to the childhood development initiative (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30455/06]

Written Answers — General Practitioner Co-operatives: General Practitioner Co-operatives (3 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects to conclude negotiations regarding an out of hours general practitioner cooperative in the Tallaght area; her views on the importance of this issue for local patients that such a scheme would ease pressure on the accident and emergency unit at Tallaght Hospital;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30566/06]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (3 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he continues to monitor the situation in the state of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31148/06]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (3 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to his contacts with all the parties in respect of the Northern peace process; the work programme he is following in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30448/06]

Written Answers — Community Games: Community Games (3 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will confirm contacts with the Community Games regarding its views on the future of the Mosney holiday centre in respect of the annual national finals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30675/06]

Written Answers — Weight of Schoolbags: Weight of Schoolbags (3 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she plans initiatives to respond to the much publicised problem of the heavy weight of schoolbags; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30441/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that progress is being made in respect of the need for building works at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30442/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (3 Oct 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 509: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that he is considering a new scheme of letting priorities submitted to him by South Dublin County Council which would include an initiative in respect of older persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30445/06]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (28 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on progress towards the introduction of anti-social behaviour orders. [30408/06]

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

Charlie O'Connor: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the setting up of the Garda Reserve Force. [30409/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on contacts between the Office of Public Works and South Dublin County Council in respect of an available site adjacent to the new Tallaght Leisure Centre at Jobstown which would be ideal for a much needed Tallaght west Garda Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30411/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that arrangements are being made for the payment of a major grant to a project (details supplied) in Dublin 24.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30344/06]

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I propose to share time with Deputy Fleming. As is traditional on these occasions, I thank the Fine Gael spokesperson on health for his work on this motion, which gives us an opportunity to discuss this important issue. I compliment the work of the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, in this area. It is good that we in this House should reflect public concerns about this issue. I have...