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Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (22 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if additional resources will be given to the Garda Síochána to allow for special attention to be given to a parish, details supplied, in Dublin 24; if particular support will be given to deal with anti-social behaviour through high visibility community policing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21361/05]

Morris Tribunal: Motion (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this matter and to follow my good friends in the Progressive Democrats in doing so. I am sure it has come as a shock to Deputy Joe Costello to hear himself being praised from the Government benches so I will not overdo it or repeat it. I will compliment him on raising this matter because it gives us an opportunity to debate these important issues....

Morris Tribunal: Motion (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: A number of people argue that one cannot implement anti-social behaviour orders because of what the Morris report states on the Garda Síochána. That is dangerous and it is a challenge for the Minister and for us all to make the point that we must have confidence in the Garda Síochána. I respect the gardaí in my community and everywhere else. In Tallaght, as in other parts of the country,...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (21 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to provide increased resources to tackle the serious delays experienced by arthritis sufferers in Dublin South-West; if rheumatology services will keep pace with demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20750/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (21 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 218: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a consultant rheumatologist will be appointed to Tallaght Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20769/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (21 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the concerns in Dublin South-West regarding the long outpatients waiting list for rheumatology patients to see a consultant; if she will report on plans for action in the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20770/05]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (21 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of an association (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in respect of crime and anti-social behaviour in the area; if consideration will be given to calls from this area being dealt with by one Garda station rather than by two as currently; if his attention has further been drawn...

Health Services. (16 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this serious issue. He will know, as other Members do, that I often raise issues relating to Tallaght. I am positive about the town, the third largest population centre in the State. Tallaght has often been described as having the population of a city but the status of a village. Thankfully, over the past 14 years, there has...

Health Services. (16 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: In an editorial last week, it claimed the decision of the Health Service Executive to withdraw funding for the women's refuge in south Dublin for victims of domestic violence is a disgrace and should be reversed immediately. I do not want to pile it all on the Minister of State but this is a serious issue. On a day when the Health Service Executive is applauding its new chief executive, it...

Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: It requires a great deal of time to deal with this issue but I am aware we are all under pressure. I welcome the attendance of the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Seán Power. It is a reminder that the public's concern about alcohol related disorder and health problems must be recognised. The safeguards and proposals intended to combat these problems are...

Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I will be listening to hear Deputy English's new slant. I thought that like all his colleagues, he would have gone home by now to go out knocking on doors.

Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: It is important to realise the challenge of off-licences and I am pleased the Minister is considering this. I believe his proposal requiring all off-licences to have written policies and control procedures in place will increase awareness of the rules on sales to under 18s and will hopefully increase the vigilance of licensees with a view to combating such sales. I am pleased the Bill...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the estimated cost of providing a guaranteed full broadband service to all towns in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19269/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (14 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if a target for energy consumption based on 20% renewable energy by 2010 is achievable; if additional Exchequer funding will be required to achieve such a target; if so, the amount of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19270/05]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (14 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on restoring the State's 50% stake in all oil and gas finds; the likely cost of such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19271/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (14 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Lesotho will remain a priority country for Irish official development assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19329/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (14 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contacts he has had with the new Northern Secretary with regard to the peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19330/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (14 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the update on efforts towards the reunification of Cyprus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19331/05]

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (14 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 611: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the money recovered by the Criminal Assets Bureau in 2004; the way this money is spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19273/05]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (14 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 612: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views as to whether all Garda interviews with suspects should be videotaped; the likely cost of such an initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19274/05]