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

Charlie O'Connor: Question 747: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action which is proposed in respect of the Childhood Development Initiative ten-year strategy; the resources which will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29279/05]

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

Charlie O'Connor: Question 765: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action which is proposed in respect of the Childhood Development Initiative ten-year strategy (details supplied); if she will detail the resources to be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29478/05]

Child Care Services. (13 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I acknowledge sincerely the co-operation of the Ceann Comhairle's office in allowing Deputy Crowe and I to raise an issue of serious concern to our community in Tallaght, where we live in the same estate. My son Robert made the point to me today that it is interesting to listen to Dáil proceedings when, as was the case this afternoon, we speak about issues such as the children of Pakistan,...

Natural Disasters in Asia and Central America: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I offer my deepest sympathy to those affected in Pakistan and Guatemala. I compliment my constituency colleague, the Minister the State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, on his work and initiative. I am a strong supporter of his efforts and have had a long-term interest in the issue of development aid with regard to disasters and more...

Irish Ferries: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I propose to share time with Deputies Curran, Ardagh, Kelleher and Tony Dempsey.

Irish Ferries: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I look forward to all the contributions on this motion, particularly that of my colleague, Deputy Tony Dempsey, who represents the Wexford constituency. He will particularly emphasise the support which many of us wish to express. It is important to acknowledge that the opportunity to discuss this important issue arises from the initiative of the Independent Deputies who have placed this...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution on the Employment Permits Bill. I listened carefully to many of the contributions today and I compliment my colleagues on them. When speaking on the legislation, it is important to be careful about our phraseology. It fits into the kind of week we are having in Dáil Éireann where partnership appears to be the theme. There is much talk about...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am sorry for deviating but the Chair will not mind me mentioning my Tallaght heroes.

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: This legislation increases the protection of migrant workers in a number of key respects. It is absolutely vital that foreign workers should enjoy the same rights and protections as domestic workers. While not everybody will agree, people are entitled to object in a democracy. Many other issues will be raised and debated over the next 600 days before the next general election, despite what a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if discussions will be held with the Health Service Executive regarding the need to accelerate the redevelopment of Millbrook Lawns Health Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27906/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children is discussions will be held with the Health Service Executive regarding the clear need for a health centre in Fettercairn Estate, Tallaght; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27907/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Masts: Telecommunications Masts (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an investigation will be carried out conveying the health concerns of the local community in respect of the masts erected in Whitestown Industrial Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27908/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will investigate the masts in Whitestown industrial estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24, which are the source of huge concerns for the local community; the action open to them in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27901/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding his contracts with the workers representatives in respect of issues raised with them regarding An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27902/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views regarding independent policing in Northern Ireland; the contacts and discussions he has had in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27939/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Relations: Foreign Relations (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his relationship with Ukraine and his contacts with the Government; the position regarding the Ukraine's interest in joining the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27940/05]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he will advertise the next round of the sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27623/05]

Written Answers — Community Games: Community Games (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to meet the community games organisation, to discuss its needs with regard to the annual national finals held for many years in Mosney holiday centre; his views on the need for a permanent home for the annual games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27624/05]

Written Answers — Olympic and Paralympic Games: Olympic and Paralympic Games (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has met the Olympic Council of Ireland and the relevant sporting bodies to discuss plans for the Beijing Olympics 2008; his views on the need to properly prepare the Irish team in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27625/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (11 Oct 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to continue the RAPID programme into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27626/05]