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Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1238: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the serious need for educational support for the international cohort of children in schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if account will be taken of the crisis situation developing in this regard; the action she will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40356/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1378: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proposals for the management of the new physical education hall at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2259/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1379: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action being taken in schools to promote healthy eating habits among children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2260/06]

Written Answers — Service Medals: Service Medals (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1410: To ask the Minister for Defence if, in view of the recent ending of an Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúl and an Slua Muirí as distinct elements of the Defence Forces, consideration will be given to the issue of a special service bar to persons serving and former members of both those forces who are already holders of an Bonn Seirbhíse for services in those forces. [40387/05]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (25 Jan 2006)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1501: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to consider changes in electoral boundaries in respect of the next local elections; the schedule for such consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2257/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (15 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on further aid being made available to help the plight of those affected by the earthquake in Pakistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39906/05]

Written Answers — International Trade: International Trade (15 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions the Government is taking to ensure that business here avails of the opportunities in the Ukraine in view of the granting of free market economy status to the Ukraine and pending admission to the World Trade Organisation; the steps which are being taken to address the declining trade between Ireland and the Ukraine at a time...

Written Answers — International Trade: International Trade (15 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions the Government is taking to ensure that business here avails of the opportunities in the Ukraine in view of the granting of free market economy status to the Ukraine and pending admission to the World Trade Organisation; the steps which are being taken to address the declining trade between Ireland and the...

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (15 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to fund the development plans of the Institute of Technology, Tallaght; the details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39718/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (15 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Defence if consideration is being given to the granting of an additional medal to those who served in the FCA. [39909/05]

Social Welfare Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am under pressure today as Deputy Conor Lenihan is abroad and I have to work even harder than usual. I am happy to do this. It was good to hear people being positive about last week's budget. There will always be a need to make political points and I have no difficulty with this. People have generally been very fair to what was a good budget. The media made that point, and I even heard RTE...

Social Welfare Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister and I share a boundary, and I am happy to look after his former constituents in parts of Firhouse. It would be nice if the Minister came to Tallaght some day to have a look at the social welfare office.

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (14 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to be associated with the remarks of other Deputies. I commend my constituency colleague, Deputy Rabbitte, and Deputy Costello on the manner in which the House has dealt with this business. We have all praised the work of the Minister. I said last night that the family, whom I am glad to see in the Visitors Gallery again this evening, appreciates what the Minister did and the manner in...

Social Welfare Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Before the break I was praising the Minister with a little banter. Any time I make a contribution in the presence of the Minister, Deputy Brennan, I always mention Luas but it is Christmas and I forgot to do it earlier. I am happy to compliment the Minister in that regard. It is right that we acknowledge and appreciate the Minister's budget announcements about lone parents. Many people have...

Social Welfare Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: If the Labour Party gets into Government.

Social Welfare Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I thought Deputy Seán Ryan was about to state "A lot done, more to do", but he missed his chance. I hope it is not just the impending Christmas that is cheering the Opposition. It seems reasonably happy and I am pleased to see that. As I probably will not get an opportunity tomorrow, I wish all my colleagues a happy Christmas. I will, as always, spend my Christmas in Tallaght. I hope my...

Social Welfare Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Yes. I am a strong supporter of all the junior Ministers, especially the Minister of State in my constituency, Deputy Conor Lenihan.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if plans from the Health Service Executive will be sought to extend services in Millbrook Lawns health centre in Tallaght particularly in the context of the long overdue redevelopment of the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39056/05]

Written Answers — Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse (13 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she proposes to deal effectively with the serious issue of alcohol abuse here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39057/05]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (13 Dec 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will make a statement regarding Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin; and the timeframe she is following in respect of making a decision regarding its future. [39058/05]