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Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: We are happy in Tallaght. I will not be distracted because I am proud of the work being done in my constituency. I am delighted to bring this news from Tallaght and Greenhills to the Minister. As for the Bill, I note the Minister opposes it. As the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley, stated, it is premature to accept the proposed legislation before...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Last Monday, I enjoyed a marvellous night's entertainment when St. Jude's GAA Club in Templeogue ran a night in Harold's Cross which I attended. I understand the Minister's exaltations of the merits of greyhound racing, as it is a great night out. I compliment Harold's Cross in that regard. As Members are aware, in January 2006 the board of Bord na gCon decided to terminate the employment...

Written Answers — Humanitarian Relief: Humanitarian Relief (7 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he is taking in relation to the plight of those affected by the recent disaster in Indonesia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21713/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (7 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he continues to monitor the employment creation needs of Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21711/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (7 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the schedule being allowed in respect of his proposals for supporting lone parents; if he will report on consultations he has had in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21719/06]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (7 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 407: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to deal with the challenge of the voting register; if he will bring forward proposals in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21712/06]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (1 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 103: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the estimated cost of building a new mental hospital in north Dublin; the funds likely to be raised by the sale of the lands of the Central Mental Hospital, Dundrum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21445/06]

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (1 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance the costs of providing a SSIA style pension incentive scheme where the State matched every euro privately invested with an equal contribution, the scheme being confined to those on the standard rate of income tax or lower; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21446/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the annual travel pass scheme, whereby employees can receive tax relief on travel expenses, being extended to all commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21447/06]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (1 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding allocated for school capitation grants in 2005 and 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21443/06]

Written Answers — Second Level Funding: Second Level Funding (1 Jun 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the States rating within the OECD for second level funding; the OECD average; the costs of bringing the State to the OECD average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21444/06]

Written Answers — Radio Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting (31 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the advice which he has for those local church authorities who wish to continue to make services available in their local parishes to the elderly and sick through radio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21150/06]

Courts (Register of Sentences) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: "Exhausted" is a good word for this week. Together with other colleagues, I welcome the opportunity to contribute briefly to this debate. I compliment Deputy Jim O'Keeffe, my esteemed colleague on the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for his work in this area. I was not going to get involved in the banter that took place between my Limerick and Dublin...

Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (30 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her Department's plans to introduce a special action plan dealing with suicide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20685/06]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (30 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will confirm his plans to further improve relations with Slovenia. [20686/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has requested the Garda authorities to assign additional Gardaí to the Tallaght region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20692/06]

Written Answers — Schools Planning: Schools Planning (30 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 574: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans being considered by the school planning section of her Department in respect of the Tallaght region; if she will confirm discussions with South Dublin County Council in the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20667/06]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (30 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 575: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans for new developments at the Institute of Technology, Tallaght, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20687/06]

Drug Abuse: Motion (Resumed). (24 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I propose to share time with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, and Deputies McGuinness and Curran. I acknowledge the presence in the Chamber of my colleagues and good friends, the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Browne, and the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment,...

Drug Abuse: Motion (Resumed). (24 May 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I think it was Deputy English's colleague, Deputy McGinley. A great deal of good work was done. My constituency colleague, Deputy Rabbitte, who was then Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, did important work. When the Government changed in 1997, my party colleague, Chris Flood, whom I replaced here, continued that work. From 1997 to 2000, Chris dealt with...