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Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am not a bit afraid to say there are difficulties. We should be brave enough to deal with these issues in a cross-party way and get action on them. This is a very important debate. I listened to the earlier parts of the debate and I will continue to listen to the debate tomorrow, as I do every week. It is important that those of us who have the privilege of representing our communities in...

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am confident that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, and the Ministers of State will listen to what is being said.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am sure they will take action, where necessary. I thank the Acting Chairman for his courtesy.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I will not tackle Deputy O'Dowd.

Coroners Service. (17 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to raise this important issue. I have had the privilege of being a Member for three and a half years and he has been kind enough to assist me a number of times. This matter is by far the saddest and most profound that I have introduced to the House. I welcome the attendance of my friend and colleague, the Minister for Arts, Sports...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Transport if senior officials of his Department will be assigned to carry out in consultation with Dublin Bus management, a full evaluation of the public transport needs of the general Ballycullen area in Dublin 24 (details supplied); his views on the need for action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/05]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (16 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the actions being taken to deal with the challenge of the MRSA issue highlighted in recent times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34800/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (16 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he is taking to respond to the developing tragedy in Pakistan following the recent earthquake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34801/05]

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I acknowledge the presence of my friend, the Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, whose work I am always happy to applaud. I do not want to begin my speech at the end but wish to discuss the development of communities, in particular my community of Tallaght. The presence of the Minister of State reminds me that among the...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (15 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 474: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to change the Coroners Act 1962; if he will give assurances to the persons concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34798/05]

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (15 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 475: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); if he will respond to the concerns of this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34799/05]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (10 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 110: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a report on the proposed VHI Bill; and when same will be published. [33639/05]

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (10 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the present six monthly risk equalisation regime is sustainable in view of the regulatory burden and uncertainty that this is causing the market. [33640/05]

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (10 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the six monthly risk equalisation scheme and the regulatory burden and uncertainty that this continuing process is causing the market. [33641/05]

Ferns Report: Statements. (9 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Like other colleagues, I come to this debate with much sadness because any of us who read the report, or who tried to understand the issues, are hugely upset by it. I compliment my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on his work and on his handling of what is very difficult business for him. We should wish him well as he proceeds. As other colleagues have said, this debate...

Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I will pick up where I concluded. I welcomed the report and asked that everyone take it seriously. I also made the point that this debate is about fairness, but there are many other issues which must be dealt with and I hope that, in time, the discussion can be broadened. I noticed a statement during the week by a constituent of mine and former vice president of Fianna Fáil, Mr. Michael...

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank our colleagues in Fine Gael for putting down this motion and I commend Deputy Olivia Mitchell. She and I share a constituency boundary.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I spend a lot of time in Ballycullen.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am not afraid to travel on good roads provided by this Government and I go over there as much as I can.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Woodstown in Ballycullen needs attention and I am happy to try to help. I am also happy to support the Minister for State, Deputy Callely, and I am glad that Opposition spokespersons are being kind to him. He does a great job and his work impresses us greatly. The information advertisement he placed this morning will be welcomed by many Dubliners.