Results 3,001-3,020 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 186: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if consideration has been given to the pre-budget submission 2006 launched by the Disability Federation of Ireland; the actions open to her Department in response to the submission in consultation with other Departments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29718/05]

Written Answers — Health Education: Health Education (19 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her proposals to tackle the serious problem of smoking among young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29836/05]

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (19 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to the pre-budget submission 2006 launched by the Disability Federation of Ireland; the actions open to his Department in response to the submission in consultation with other Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29716/05]

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (19 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if consideration has been given to the pre-budget submission 2006 launched by the Disability Federation of Ireland; the actions open to his Department in response to the submission in consultation with other Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29719/05]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (19 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if additional resources will be made available to the gardaí in Tallaght to allow them take more effective and immediate action in co-operation with South Dublin County Council in respect of behaviour problems in the council's housing estates in Tallaght; his views on the need for action; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (19 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 340: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will liaise with South Dublin County Council and offer additional assistance to allow the council take more effective and immediate action, in co-operation with the Garda Síochána, in respect of the anti-social behaviour problems in the council's housing estates in Tallaght; his views on the need for...

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (19 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 341: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if consideration has been given to the pre-budget submission 2006 launched by the Disability Federation of Ireland; the actions open to his Department in response to the submission in consultation with other Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29717/05]

Adoptive Leave Bill 2004 [Seanad] : Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (19 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I will make a speech.

Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I am glad to acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen, whose work I am always happy to admire and who is a great help to all Members. I heard Deputy Glennon lamenting the absence of colleagues on the Opposition benches so I am glad to see and appreciate so many bright and rising stars attending for my speech.

Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I hold the most marginal seat in the country so I would appreciate if I was not picked on.

Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I have heard other colleagues talk about their towns and cities, so I will speak about Tallaght for a few minutes. Like Deputy Glennon, I listened to the earlier contributions and could not figure out if I was living in the same country. I live in Tallaght and represent Dublin South-West, which embraces Tallaght, Brittas, Firhouse, Templeogue and Greenhills. I live in a positive place. Up to...

Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: ——but we need the further development and extension of the Luas. I am confident that this will happen as the Luas is a tremendous service taking us into the city centre. It now must go through the west Tallaght estates of Fettercairn and Brookfield and out into Saggart and Rathcoole. One will be able, in time, to access Tallaght through public transport in Dublin by getting the DART to...

Written Answers — Health services: Health services (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 253: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the potential to change the system through which orthodontic services are delivered will be investigated; and the need to respond to those requiring these critical services. [28886/05]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the countries where Ireland is considering setting up an embassy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28881/05]

Written Answers — International Relations: International Relations (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on Ireland's relationship with Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28882/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to confirm if aid is being sent by the Government to Central American nations following the recent disaster. [28883/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the aid that is being sent to assist the relief effort following the earthquake in Pakistan. [28884/05]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to confirm his plans to make an official visit to Ukraine, to promote trade links between the two countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28885/05]

Written Answers — Childhood Development Initiative: Childhood Development Initiative (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action which is proposed in respect of the Childhood Development Initiative ten-year strategy; if he will detail the resources to be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29250/05]

Written Answers — Childhood Development Initiative: Childhood Development Initiative (18 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 676: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action which is proposed in respect of the Childhood Development Initiative ten year strategy; if he will detail the resources to be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29241/05]