Results 2,841-2,860 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Finian McGrath always mentions every street in Marino and Fairview. I merely do my best to emulate him and other greats in terms of promoting my area. I am positive about Tallaght and if Deputies wish to visit it, they should jump on the Luas and I will show them the 20 cranes at work in the town centre. It is a positive place and long may that continue.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: If my comments were not part of the debate, the Ceann Comhairle would correct me. I must be within the parameters of parliamentary debate if the Ceann Comhairle is satisfied. I welcome the focus in the legislation on areas such as resale, price maintenance and practices such as compelling other parties to pay advertising allowances and providing what was described yesterday as hello money....

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution to this business. I welcome the presence of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Fahey.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Galway West is a lovely place to visit. I am happier in Tallaght, however. My first reaction on reading through this Bill was to think of that famous scene in the movie, "Chinatown", where the private detective played by Jack Nicholson is in the Los Angeles hall of records investigating bogus land deals. He rips out the page of a registry of land sale transaction. I am not suggesting that...

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: People are working and the economic climate is good — even Deputy Jim O'Keeffe knows that. I will take him on some other day when I do not have a cold. It will be a long, hard 500 days and I am fit and well for the battle. I hope the Deputy can keep up with it. Registration of ownership of land confirms and underpins the owner's right to use and enjoy it. It is necessary, for example, to...

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (26 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if consideration will be given to the application supported by the community and the Garda authorities in respect of a Garda diversion project for Tymon North, Tallaght, Dublin 24; the needs in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2576/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (26 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 186: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be approved for the window replacement programme submitted to his Department by South Dublin County Council in respect of the Tallaght estates of Drumcairn, Kilcarrig and Killinarden; the needs of the community in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2569/06]

EU Services Directive: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy is not blaming Deputy Howlin.

EU Services Directive: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Howlin is exempt from Deputy O'Malley's allegations.

EU Services Directive: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: My colleague from Clondalkin and I are sharing time. I thank you for the opportunity to speak briefly on this motion. I compliment the Independent group on its initiative in this regard because it gives us an opportunity to contribute to the debate. It is a good start to the business. I am glad nothing has changed and everybody is calm and we are going about our business. I said on another...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 445: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her proposals to ensure the provision of the medical assessment unit at a hospital (details supplied) in Dublin 24; the requirements in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2264/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 446: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for the redevelopment of a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 24; her proposals for new services to be provided at the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2265/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 447: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the actions proposed in respect of the Madden report; the contacts with Parents for Justice in the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2266/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 452: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for the introduction of the new €1,000 annual payment for children under six announced by the Minister for Finance in the budget for 2006. [2309/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 578: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action he proposes to take to ensure that the Ryder Cup at the K Club in summer 2006 will be shown on free for new Irish television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1000/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 700: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts being made to assist the victims of the earthquake in Pakistan. [2258/06]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 716: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his dealings with South Dublin County Council in respect of the need for the completion of the Shamrock Rovers municipal stadium at Tallaght, Dublin 24; if his attention has been drawn to the concern of the local community that work will not progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2261/06]

Written Answers — Olympic Games: Olympic Games (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 717: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the contact he has had with the London Olympics team to discuss the question of facilities being offered here; the action he will take in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2262/06]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 718: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if discussions will be held with South Dublin County Council regarding the possibility of upgrading a club (details supplied) in Dublin 24; his views on the need for a tartan athletics track in Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2263/06]

Written Answers — Drugs Treatment Programme: Drugs Treatment Programme (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 929: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the actions in place to deal with the problem of cocaine in the Tallaght region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2256/06]