Results 3,341-3,360 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (26 Jan 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1329: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the shared ownership scheme to ensure that it continues to make a major impact in respect of those persons in need of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1127/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (26 Jan 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1330: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legal status of the €20 planning objections charge currently enforced by local authorities; the effect which recent European Court decisions have on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1128/05]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (26 Jan 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1331: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make additional resources available to South Dublin County Council to allow the council tackle the huge problem of litter in communities; if his attention has been drawn to the importance of this issue in Brittas, Firhouse, Greenhills, Templeogue, Tallaght and other parts of Dublin south west; and...

Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (26 Jan 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 1332: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on his efforts to have the Sellafield plant closed; if his attention has been drawn to the huge interest in this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1130/05]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will seek action and a report from the RPA in respect of the outstanding concerns of the Kingswood Heights residents association, Tallaght; if his attention has been drawn to the concern of the community that the RPA commitments be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30244/04]

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate and I acknowledge the presence of the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children and the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley. Unlike my colleague, Deputy Gormley, I do not have a book written by a party member to promote. I must pass on that opportunity. This is important legislation and it is important that we debate it in the time...

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: I represent Dublin South-West which has approximately 35,000 houses and a population of about 70,000. It goes from Brittas to Tallaght, Firhouse, Templeogue and Greenhills.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: During my period in public life, I have continued to campaign strongly with colleagues from all parties for proper facilities throughout that region and not only in our hospital. We all campaigned in Tallaght to ensure that the Adelaide, Meath and National Children's Hospitals came to Tallaght, which they did in June 1998. There are other facilities there also, however. I sometimes invite...

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Other facilities in the area include the brand new health centre in Jobstown, the new GP centre in Killinarden and similar facilities in Brookfield. The need for a refurbished and developed health centre in Millbrook Lawns remains an issue, although the Government has grant-aided that to the extent of €1 million so far. I wish to tell the Minister of State that we are knocking on the...

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: I apologise to the Minister of State because I should have linked those words better. It is important that Tallaght gets its share, as should Limerick or other parts of Dublin.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Beaumont, indeed. The Deputy will understand that I do not go to Beaumont all that often, although I am happy to acknowledge the tremendous contribution that hospital has made to our health care services. I want to make the case for Millbrook Lawns because it is currently going through the planning process and the site needs to be properly redeveloped. I hope to have the continued support of...

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: In the context of the developments taking place under the remit of the Bill, health staff should be properly briefed about what is going on. They should also have an opportunity to discuss their future. When I worked in an ordinary job, I went through phases when we did not know what was going on in companies but it is important to understand what is happening. Those of us who are privileged...

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Like many people who become sick, sometimes one wonders if one wants to bother any more. Lots of Deputy Neville's colleagues told me to take up golf but I wanted to be a politician and here I am.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: I do not have a safe seat. The Deputy need not worry. He probably has the safest seat in the House. I am working on what I am doing and I am always happy to acknowledge what my friends in Tallaght Hospital did for me and many others. While I do not want to single out one department ahead of another, I am always in awe of the work of the cardiac rehabilitation team, which does a tremendous...

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: All Ministers listen to us humble Fianna Fáil backbenchers and we get a good response from them. The Minister of State has come to Tallaght on a number of occasions and has done very positive work. I am happy to wish him well and congratulate him. I look forward to supporting the Bill and to listening to other contributions.

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Minister for sharing time with me. I compliment the Labour Party on tabling the motion and giving us an opportunity to hear a comprehensive speech by the Minister. I declare an interest. I am a well-known supporter of the Minister and his Minister of State and am always happy to support him.

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: I am a happy backbencher from Tallaght and that is the only time I will mention that town.

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Having listened carefully the Minister I support what he said. All of us are aware of the need for this scheme and the increasing congestion in the towns and villages of Kells, Navan and Dunshaughlin which are better known to my colleagues opposite. The new road will reduce traffic on the existing N3 and will significantly reduce through traffic in Dunshaughlin, Navan and Kells. The existing...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (2 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans he has to fund further Garda diversion projects in Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27148/04]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (2 Nov 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the policing needs of Brittas, County Dublin are receiving special attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27149/04]