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Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is providing advice and assistance to pilgrims wishing to travel to the Holy Land; the contacts he has had with the authorities in Israel in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25097/06]

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. Before any other Member comments, I assure the House I am pleased to be part of the Progressive Democrats sandwich, positioned as I am between the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, and my good friend, Deputy Grealish. I ask Deputy Jim O'Keeffe not to rise to that bait.

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I could take this opportunity to ambush the Minister of State but I will not do so. I will ask him about Garda stations in Tallaght on another occasion, if he will grant me the time. I will preface my remarks by complimenting my friend and colleague, Deputy Jim O'Keeffe, on his work in this area. I am pleased to work with the Deputy on the busy Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality,...

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, has acknowledged that Deputy O'Keeffe is making an important contribution in bringing forward this legislation. I acknowledge the presence in the Chamber of my colleague, Senator Morrissey, a fellow erstwhile member of the former Dublin County Council. The Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, has made reference to Senator...

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I ask Deputy O'Keeffe not to bait me as this debate is going well. I hope what he said will be correctly recorded in the Official Report. Many people are forced to deal with intruders in their home. I have made the point in several of my contributions in this House about the importance of appreciating the victim's perspective. I am supportive of the work of Victim Support, not only in my own...

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: ——and tighten up legislation to ensure we create a situation where what many Members want to achieve is done in a proper way and we do not give people carte blanche to kick the hell out of people who enter a property. I have been the victim of crime and understand that emotions can be very frayed in that context. However, we must understand the need to be law-abiding and let the Garda do...

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Jim O'Keeffe is on the right track with his ideas and the Minister said as much. The Minister will work with the Deputy and has demonstrated that he wishes to do so. I hope Deputy Jim O'Keeffe will also continue to work with the Minister for the next 300 days.

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Jim O'Keeffe would not accept my kindness.

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Jim O'Keeffe is on his own.

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: He is on his own.

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Is Deputy Healy on Deputy Jim O'Keeffe's side?

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (22 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Defence the major simulated exercises he has attended over the past six months in his capacity as chairman of the Task Force on Emergency Planning; the scenarios which were simulated; the person who organised the exercises; his views on whether these have been beneficial; if he intends to attend further simulated exercises over the coming months; and if he...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (22 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Defence the arrangements in place for the disposal of old Defence Force vans and trucks; if his Department has procedures for making such redundant vehicles available to charitable or community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23959/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (21 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to improve the teacher/pupil ratio at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if her attention has been drawn to the significant international community in these schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23993/06]

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution to the Road Traffic Bill 2006. I was about to offer my good friend, Deputy Costello, an opportunity to use some of my time because I was enjoying his speech so much. Without being flippant, with regard to his reference to country people being clamped in the area around Croke Park during games, perhaps he should ask his party colleagues on...

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: My point was that Dublin people should go to Croke Park more often. I welcome my colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Deputy de Valera. I am always comfortable speaking in her presence because she is a former Deputy for a constituency which included Tallaght.

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy may be too young to remember the Minister of State in that role but I do. She did great work as a representative for the area. It always cheers me up when great colleagues——

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: The reason it can be brought into the debate is that every day I start my work in Tallaght where people talk to me about issues, including road traffic accidents, as I go about my business. In addition, the constituency I represent, Dublin South-West, includes Tallaght, the third largest population centre in the country. It is good that all Deputies bring to their work in the House their own...

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I crossed the river and passed my test on a Christmas Eve and was very happy about it.

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Speeding continues to be a major contributory factor in the deaths and injuries on our roads. The best way to ensure greater compliance with speed limits is a wider deployment of speed cameras. The purpose of these cameras is to encourage road users to remain within the speed limit, particularly in locations where dangers of speed related crashes are known to arise. I welcome the Minister's...