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Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: The Taoiseach was in the House six times more than the then Prime Minister Tony Blair and Britain is not a new democracy.

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: No, it is not.

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: I very much welcome the proposals brought forward by the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and Government Chief Whip, Deputy Tom Kitt, in regard to the operation of the committee system in the 30th Dáil. As a new Deputy who has not previously been involved in Oireachtas committees, I am very much looking forward to working on whatever committees I am selected to serve on....

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: The Chair would be surprised by how many people watch "Oireachtas Report". I have seen how live web casting has helped to make local government in North Dublin transparent and has improved the understanding of the public of the workings of the council. I would like the same approach to be taken by the Oireachtas. More specifically, in regard to what was outlined by the Minister, I very much...

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: We are back in Government.

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (10 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 124: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction Fingal County Council's application for additional staff in order to enable them to open the newly refurbished Malahide and Garristown libraries. [22298/07]

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (9 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects to introduce much needed legislation to regulate estate management companies. [22297/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (9 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will arrange for the urgent allocation of a permanent site for a school (details supplied) as they will have to vacate their current location in May 2008. [22652/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (9 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress of the draft development plan for education for Dublin north; and when her Department will respond to submissions. [22687/07]

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome this very important legislation. Malahide in my constituency has the highest proportion of individuals in the State working in the financial services sector. My background, before I had the honour of being elected to this House, involved 13 or 14 years in financial services so I am very familiar with the importance of regulation in the market. I do not believe any party in this...