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

Charlie O'Connor: Fianna Fáil Deputies will not take lectures from people with regard to resources.

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

Charlie O'Connor: The resources are being provided and Deputy McGrath knows that from his work. He did a tremendous job in a disadvantaged school and received a great deal of support and resources.

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

Charlie O'Connor: Let us not be afraid to acknowledge the good that is being done while at the same time, in a positive way, make the case for more resources, as I am doing.

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

Charlie O'Connor: I am proud to be in Fianna Fáil and to support this Government.

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

Charlie O'Connor: I am still prepared to raise the issues, but people locally will say that the Government is delivering. Everybody is entitled to their perspective.

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

Charlie O'Connor: Things are happening. I look forward to supporting the Government amendment and thank the House for its forbearance.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 155: To ask the Taoiseach the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12743/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 63: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has had discussions with the Health Service Executive on the need to involve the community and voluntary sector in the future development of the health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12611/05]

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 80: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of her Department; if she will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12730/05]

Written Answers — Commemorative Coinage: Commemorative Coinage (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had contact with the Central Bank regarding the possibility of striking a commemorative coin to honour Pope John Paul II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12600/05]

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Finance the arrangements for maternity leave within the public sector; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12004/05]

Written Answers — Commemorative Stamps: Commemorative Stamps (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will discuss with An Post the possibility of issuing a special commemorative stamp to honour Pope John Paul II. [12604/05]

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12732/05]

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the complaint that drink prices in Bray and Greystones are particularly high according to Dublin visitors; if the matter will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12607/05]

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has plans for the compulsory wearing of high visibility vests for cyclists and motor cyclists; his views on the need for such action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12623/05]

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Transport the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12736/05]