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

Charlie O'Connor: It is important that we in this House should represent those who may not be able to represent themselves. I have enjoyed a long friendship with Professor Des O'Neill. He tended to my father during his last illness in St. James's Hospital and he is now an eminent consultant in Tallaght Hospital where he does tremendous work. I could not but expect that his report would reflect his particular...

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

Charlie O'Connor: Public representatives visited nursing homes and were aware of what was going on there.

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

Charlie O'Connor: Much work was done. As far as I am aware, no problems were identified with Leas Cross nursing home at that time. Many members of the Labour Party did good work on those visiting committees.

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

Charlie O'Connor: As Deputy Cassidy observed, we must examine the provision of subvention. This system is not working as efficiently as it should be. The Minister of State eloquently dealt with this issue at yesterday's meeting of the Select Committee on Health and Children. He acknowledged there are challenges in this area and I hope he will ask his departmental officials to examine the issue.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 790: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a further report on the meeting held with the Taoiseach and church leaders at Government Buildings to discuss the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin incorporating the National Children's Hospital, Tallaght; the actions proposed regarding the submission made by the delegation; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 421: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to report on his further efforts to increase Garda numbers in Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29845/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 422: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has revisited the issue of the clear need for a new Garda station in Tallaght West; the discussions he has had with the Garda authorities on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29846/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Finance if an update from the Office of Public Works regarding proposals for a new Garda station at Tallaght will be sought; the schedule being followed in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29820/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 778: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will raise with the Health Service Executive the absolute need to commence the redevelopment of a health centre (details supplied) in Dublin 24; her views on the concern of the local community at the continued delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29831/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 789: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will make a statement confirming plans for the future of the National Children's Hospital at Tallaght Hospital. [29940/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 906: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assistance being made available to Irish citizens caught up by the developing situation in Thailand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29821/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 907: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way in which he intends to publicise the recently launched White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29822/06]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 908: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress on initiatives in respect of the Irish abroad; if he will detail contacts in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29823/06]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 909: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will confirm that he is giving serious consideration to the opening of a new embassy in the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29824/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 910: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will present an update on his contacts regarding the continued division of Cyprus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29825/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 963: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions being taken to ensure that the future job creation needs of Tallaght receive special attention, in view of the fact that Tallaght has such a young population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29775/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1124: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide a detailed report on plans for the extension of the highly successful Luas line to Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29868/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1125: To ask the Minister for Transport if assurances will be sought from Dublin Bus that they will respond positively to the need for improved bus services in the Tallaght region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29869/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1404: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on her Department's contacts with a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in respect of the need for additional accommodation to cater for the growing local population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29774/06]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1402: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress being made to ensure that the physical education facilities at a school (details supplied) are opened to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29772/06]