Results 3,161-3,180 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (14 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 613: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider the introduction of mental health courts that would provide an alternative to the existing courts system for those suffering from mental illness; the likely cost of such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19275/05]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (14 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 711: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding allocated for the provision of spaces for young offenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19272/05]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (1 Jun 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will revisit the file on the STAY project based in a school (details supplied); if he appreciates the tremendous achievements of the project with young persons; if he will undertake to fund the STAY project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18676/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (31 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 169: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of hospitals that have had financial penalties imposed on them for inefficiencies since 2002; and the total of the fines imposed since 2002. [18204/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 170: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the subvention being provided by her Department for home care in 2005. [18205/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (31 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the cost of extending the proposed doctor only medical cards to the rest of the population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18206/05]

Written Answers — Vehicle Registration: Vehicle Registration (31 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals in respect of the four local authorities in Dublin for car number plates reflecting each individual county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18189/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (31 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to discuss with An Post management its intention to honour its commitments to staff in respect of the national wage agreement; if his attention has been drawn to the upset of staff on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17998/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (31 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the funding provided by his Department to asylum seekers in 2004; his views on whether it is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18217/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (31 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the additional funding necessary to raise qualified adult allowances to 70% of full adult rates. [18218/05]

Written Answers — Food Poverty: Food Poverty (31 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action he is taking to tackle food poverty in 2005; the funding being allocated in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18219/05]

Written Answers — Voluntary Activity: Voluntary Activity (31 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made to date under the White Paper, A Framework For Supporting Voluntary Activities; the extent of the funding committed at the outset of the programme; the progress to date in allocating that funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18223/05]

Job Losses. (25 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I hope the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, has good news for me too. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue. In the three years I have been a Member of the House, I have often raised issues relating to my constituency. I remind colleagues I represent Dublin South-West which embraces Brittas, Firhouse, Templeogue, Greenhills and, of course, Tallaght. Tallaght has...

Suicide Levels: Motion (Resumed). (5 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I propose to share time with Deputies Grealish, Fiona O'Malley, Tony Dempsey, Glennon and Fox.

Suicide Levels: Motion (Resumed). (5 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I compliment our colleagues in the Independent group for framing this motion. It gives the House an opportunity to debate an issue that is of great concern throughout the country. I hope there is a measure of agreement across the floor on this issue. My sense is that there is not a family in the State which has not been affected or touched in some way by suicide. I am glad to acknowledge the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on his meeting with the South Dublin Chamber of Commerce based in Tallaght; will the proposal receive his special attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14451/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 May 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in delivering the building programme at schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14146/05]

School Staffing. (28 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his kindness in allowing me to raise this issue. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Deputy Brian Lenihan. This Minister of State has shown a great interest in Tallaght and I hope he will understand the issue my colleague, Deputy Crowe, and I — neighbours in Springfield — raise is of great concern. Each time I speak...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (27 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the schedule being followed in respect of the proposed White Paper on assistance to third world countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13639/05]

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am grateful to say a few words on this important motion and compliment Deputy O'Sullivan and her party colleagues on giving us the opportunity. In addition to Deputy O'Sullivan, I acknowledge the other experts present in the House such as Deputies Enright and Finian McGrath, whom I have known as a great teacher for a long time, as well as Deputy Crowe. It is important to support what the...