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Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am an active, born and bred Dubliner. I am looking forward to Christmas in Dublin and I know other Dubliners are too. I am particularly delighted with the announcement this morning with regard to Luas. I use Luas as much as I can, thought not so much at 3 a.m., but I look forward to the extended hours at Christmas. Deputy Coveney is right to say road safety should not be a party political...

Written Answers — Public Finances: Public Finances (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department is responsible for the promotion and application of value for money policy across Departments; the actions being taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32666/05]

Written Answers — Emigrant Services: Emigrant Services (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding his initiatives in respect of Irish persons abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32663/05]

Written Answers — Irish Prisoners Abroad: Irish Prisoners Abroad (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his contacts with Irish prisoners abroad; the services available to families in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32664/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 613: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a senior official of her Department will be assigned to sort out difficulties in respect of the proposed building project at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; the views of staff, pupils and parents at what are seen as long delays with a project first brought to her Department six years ago; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 614: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a special grant will be made available to Tallaght Youth Service to allow Foróige and Youth Club progress to provide a youth club premises in Tallaght east; and the assurances and support which would be available. [32667/05]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (8 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 761: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the advice he has to offer local authorities to ensure that residents of all apartments are included in the register of electors, in view of the fact that many local authorities are reporting difficulty in accessing such apartments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32751/05]

Written Answers — Website Use: Website Use (3 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a website (details supplied) is selling jewellery and other material bearing the title "Óglaigh na hÉireann"; if the owners of the site have sought permission for the use of the title "Óglaigh na hÉireann"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31924/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (3 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces will be replacing the existing FN pistols; the stage any such replacement programme is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31925/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (3 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 91: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding her plans to deal with the nursing home charges issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32165/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (2 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to change regulations to better facilitate returning missionaries who have social welfare needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32161/05]

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for providing me with the opportunity to contribute briefly to this debate and thank the Sinn Féin Members for tabling the motion. I wish to be associated with the welcome extended to their colleagues in the Visitors Gallery. It is very important that politicians on both sides of the Border should have an opportunity to meet one another to share ideas on a...

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Hence, if I wish to celebrate the 1916 Rising next year, I will not be stopped by the Green Party or by anyone else. If that can be done through the streets of Tallaght, all the better.

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: While Members may not be aware of this, Tallaght has a very rich republican tradition and Deputy Crowe could tell many stories in that regard. It is good to have an opportunity to express full support for the Government amendment. The Sinn Féin Deputies should examine the Government amendment, as it does less harm to the motion than what some of their close colleagues are trying to do. The...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will report on her proposals to support rheumatology services in the Dublin region as highlighted at recent meetings of the Joint Committee on Health and Children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30917/05]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 155: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in Dublin South West who have been treated under the national treatment purchase fund over the past two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30918/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 156: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for major development at a home (details supplied); the works proposed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30983/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has received the special report on the tsunami from the Irish envoy, Mr. Chris Flood; his proposals in respect of recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30897/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent meeting with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr. Peter Hain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30982/05]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (26 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of senior citizens groups in Dublin South West regarding issues relating to security for the elderly in the area. [30925/05]