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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will seek a full report from the Garda Commissioner on advice recently given to the Office of Public Works that it was not to progress plans for a new Garda station in the Tallaght west-Saggart area; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this decision has generated huge anger in the region; his views on...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (4 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I had a good day with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche. This morning he announced he was allocating €15,000 to Tallaght under South Dublin County Council's disability strategy. The Minister and I agree there are challenges with the management of apartment complexes. The approach he is taking is a reasonable one. In the Dáil and other fora I have...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (4 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: As I only have a few minutes, I will take the Deputy on another time.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (4 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: It was often said that Tallaght had the population of a city but the status of a village, but it has changed.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (4 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Finian McGrath can jump on the Luas with his banjo and I will greet him at the Square.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (4 Apr 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: It is an ever-changing environment and in five years it will be an entirely different place. The Square is known by some as crane place. It is a hive of activity with much building work going on. I am concerned with the number of apartment blocks being developed. I know housing is an important issue, but different challenges are coming to the surface with apartment block developments and we...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if consideration has been given to embarking on a campaign where free nicotine gum will be offered to help people give up smoking; and her views with regard to actions needed to combat smoking particularly among young people. [12646/06]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (30 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her officials will be asked to make contact with schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24; the way in which the particular needs of these schools in a disadvantaged RAPID area will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12641/06]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I preface my remarks by expressing my sympathy on the death of Ruairí Brugha. I did not have the opportunity to add my voice to the expressions of sympathy. It is often forgotten that Ruairí Brugha, when he was first elected in Dublin South County in 1973, represented the Tallaght area. I am very happy to contribute to this debate. I was waiting for my colleague, Deputy Sargent, to praise...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: That was some achievement and the Deputy might give him some credit for it. I waited in vain but maybe the Deputy will avail of another opportunity to do so. My good friend Deputy Ó Snodaigh referred to electioneering but, according to my count, there are at least 400 more days before the election. We have a long way to go.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: That is correct but there are 400 more days to go, which is a long time.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I have noticed that people have talked about their constituencies in this debate and I will certainly mention mine in my contribution. I went for a walk today around the old streets from which I came. I do not come from Tallaght but was born in this parish and lived in St. Stephen's Street and South Great George's Street. I said in a speech some time ago that I was born in a bygone era in...

Written Answers — Website Use: Website Use (28 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received any indication from the owners of a particular website (details supplied) since his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 17 of 3 November 2005 that material bearing the title "Óglaigh na hÉireann" will be removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11572/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (28 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces will be replacing the existing FN pistols; the stage such replacement programme is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11571/06]

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Minister for allowing me to use some of his time. I congratulate the Minister on his efforts, and like the Minister I compliment my colleague, Deputy Olivia Mitchell. I have known the Deputy for some time and I served with her on the county council. I admire her work and wish her well in this regard. I am a former colleague of Deputy Shortall on a health board. It is good to hear...

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I fully support the Minister's decision to set up the Road Safety Authority. It will be a single agency with responsibility for a wide range of functions which have a bearing on road safety. It will have the legislative and financial muscle to co-ordinate and advance the road safety agenda through delivery of road safety programmes, such as testing of drivers and vehicles, road safety...

Care of the Elderly: Statements. (23 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important business. As other colleagues noted, we must all be committed to care of the elderly. I congratulate my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, on the efforts he is making. I was delighted with his promotion, not just because he freed up an office which I was then able to get, but because it was well...

National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the chance to contribute, and preface my remarks by congratulating the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue, on his efforts not only in sport but in the other elements of his portfolio. I have a great deal of contact with him on various issues, something understandable given my major urban constituency. His work gets a great deal of credit on...

Written Answers — Child Care Payments: Child Care Payments (21 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 135: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the arrangements being put in place for the payment of the new child care payment announced in budget 2006; the criteria for payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10236/06]

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (21 Mar 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the term of office of the first Health Insurance Authority has expired; if not, when she expects it to expire; when she proposes to announce the composition of a new authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10289/06]