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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1403: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on contacts with South Dublin County Council in respect of the need for new school accommodation in the Tallaght Region arising from the continued housing accommodation development in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29773/06]

Written Answers — Housing Policy: Housing Policy (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1551: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards introducing the means to effectively control the operation of management companies in apartment blocks; his views on the representations made to him from Tallaght in the matter and the need for action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29790/06]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1549: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on contacts with South Dublin County Council in respect of the need for works on the historic Killiney Tower, Oldcourt, Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29787/06]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1550: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions being taken to ensure the effectiveness of the voting register now being prepared for next years general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29788/06]

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (27 Sep 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1552: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that approval will be given to South Dublin County Council to proceed with the estate refurbishment programme proposed for Tallaght West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29791/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Trade Links: Foreign Trade Links (6 Jul 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to the recent visit of his Minister of State to the Ukraine, the short term intentions and steps to be taken to increase business and trade between Ireland and the Ukraine; if his attention has been drawn to the interest of the Ireland/Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group in the matter; and the growing interest...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Jul 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 670: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received correspondence from an association (details supplied) in Dublin 24 regarding planning for a school in the new Tallaght town centre; if she will give consideration to the issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27496/06]

School Accommodation. (5 Jul 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue. I am glad to join my colleague and neighbour, Deputy Crowe, in doing so. I am particularly pleased that the Minister has been good enough to attend to the issue herself at this strange hour. That we are here discussing the issue highlights its importance. This relates to St. Mark's schools in the Springfield estate in Tallaght,...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (5 Jul 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 175: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will report on her meeting with leaders of the main Protestant churches here on 28 June 2006 in Government buildings regarding Tallaght Hospital; her views on the issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27167/06]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (5 Jul 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a comprehensive statement detailing Ireland's position on Turkey's continued refusal to implement its obligations under the Additional Protocol in a non-discriminatory manner to the Republic of Cyprus as one of the ten new Member States; if he has raised with Turkey its refusal to give access to Cypriot interest vessels and...

Government Record: Motion. (4 Jul 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I could easily be overawed by an occasion like this but I am not. I was in Tallaght on Saturday and listened to RTE who reported that the last time I spoke in the Dáil, on Friday, I spoke to only a few people. I am glad the Taoiseach is here but also that the Opposition shows such interest. I wonder where is the Green Party.

Government Record: Motion. (4 Jul 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I cannot wait for the vote tomorrow night because I would like to see what the Green Party and the Independents will do. Who will vote for an election? I spoke to someone in Firhouse who said there was no sign of an election. In the old days, the Taoiseach called an election, parties held conventions and candidates worked hard for three weeks. We have been working for the past two years since...

Government Record: Motion. (4 Jul 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I will not be distracted by talk of when the election will take place. It will be at least 330 days before an election is called. I will continue representing my constituents and the Dublin region.

Government Record: Motion. (4 Jul 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I will continue talking to the Government and the Taoiseach when he is not on State business.

Government Record: Motion. (4 Jul 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: All this nonsense talk about——

Government Record: Motion. (4 Jul 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: ——different groups in Government is incorrect. We are happily working in Government and will see the Opposition in 330 days.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. My good friend, Deputy Boyle, has put his finger on the issue. I mentioned to the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, that while I have spoken on many issues since I became a Deputy four years ago, this issue in particular has caused me considerable distress. I went about my business in a normal way yesterday, attending to matters in...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (29 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that consideration is being afforded to the application for additional accommodation at schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if her attention has been drawn to the challenges faced by the schools in respect of the international community in the school and the further housing developments in the area; and if...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she proposes to deal with the shortage of public health nurses which is affecting the delivery of services to mothers of new born babies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25093/06]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the person who has responsibility for food hygiene in butcher shops; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25094/06]