Results 2,721-2,740 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor
- Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: Hear, hear.
- Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: The Minister of State is familiar with my thoughts on the matter.
- Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: Hear, hear.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be announced regarding the location for the proposed new children's hospital in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18632/06]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the remarks of the Church of Ireland Archbishop (details supplied); her plans to meet the Archbishop to discuss the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18633/06]
- Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views regarding the situation in Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18571/06]
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department will provide significant development aid to eastern European countries in which poverty issues have clearly been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18569/06]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding his endeavours and contacts in respect of the need to finally settle the Cyprus question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18570/06]
- Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts he has made in respect of undocumented Irish in the USA; his recent contacts in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18572/06]
- Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposals for the extension of the Luas line through Tallaght west to City West in Saggart; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18684/06]
- Written Answers — Restorative Justice Services: Restorative Justice Services (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on his contacts with the restorative justice services in Tallaght; and, if based on the success of the initiative, the service will be duplicated throughout the country. [18749/06]
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: Hear, hear.
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: I appreciate this opportunity to support the Government's amendment to the motion. It is in keeping with tradition to compliment Deputy O'Sullivan on tabling the motion.
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: It is fair that we have different views. I was about to spend time speaking about education in County Limerick but Deputy Peter Power has done so effectively and, instead, I will talk about Tallaght and Dublin South-West.
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: During my address on the Institutes of Technology Bill, I paid tribute to the Minister's work. At the institute in Tallaght, which I regularly visit, I know the Minister's work is appreciated and the Bill is warmly welcomed. Some of my colleagues spoke emotionally about education and it is important that we all support what the Minister is doing. I am no expert but I remember my school days,...
- Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: I will be looking at the tallies. I am proud of what has been done in the third level college in Tallaght. As someone with a strong commitment to social inclusion, I am happy the Government is doing so much in that regard. We need to stress that ideal in terms of our colleges, with particular regard to the college in Tallaght. I understand there are 2,300 full-time students in that college...
- Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: I cannot remember jokes.
- Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the Bill. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera. As I speak, her presence will remind me that I should mention Tallaght because the Minister of State is a former Deputy for the area. If Deputy de Valera had not left Tallaght, one wonders where I would be today, but that is a long story.
- Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: That is as may be. However, I am well known as an admirer of the work of Deputy de Valera, which I am happy to acknowledge. I warmly welcome the publication of the Bill. It marks a major step forward in the development of higher education. It is undoubtedly the most important Bill dealing with the institutes sector since the Regional Technical Colleges Act 1992. The Bill is the culmination of...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (9 May 2006)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the costs of introducing a bowel cancer screening programme nationwide; her plans to introduce same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16894/06]