Results 541-560 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Social and Affordable Housing. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Minister, Deputy Gormley, and the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe. I hope he enjoyed the occasion.

Message from Select Committee. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Select Committee on Health and Children has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2010 - Votes 39, 40 and 41.

Adjournment Debate Matters (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Joe Costello - the need to support the EU Commission's proposal for an EU target to reduce poverty by 25% by 2020, at next week's meeting of the Council of EU Ministers; (2) Deputy Pat Breen - the need to provide a nursing...

Planning Issues. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy is very clear about the role of the Chair.

Planning Issues. (22 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister has the last word.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. I could not see Deputy Coveney's expression when the last statement was made about him being close to the Minister on this issue. I would be interested if he would confirm that. I take the opportunity to compliment Deputy Coveney on giving us an opportunity to discuss an issue which is timely. I also wish the...

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: It is topical enough in the sense that we were guests of George Hook in the civic library in Tallaght. The reason I mention it is that the event is part of the Bord Gáis library opportunity which is being run throughout the country. George Hook made a point about the importance of energy supply. The nice managing director from Bord Gáis made the case for his supply, which was fair...

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Do what?

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Is my time up already?

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I mentioned Tallaght. I try to bring to my politics----

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I did.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I mentioned Deputy Brian Hayes and Deputy Pat Breen, so the Deputies opposite might tell them that. I also mentioned the Labour Party. I am doing my best to take a positive approach.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I was going to finish on the Green Party because I have made my views on the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, known. I hope my admiration for his work does not do him any harm politically. I look forward to the Minister tying together the points made in this debate. I suspect that my colleagues opposite will be constructive in that regard.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will request from the Health Service Executive a full and updated report on plans to provide a new primary health centre at Chambers House, Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14794/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (20 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will liaise with the Health Service Executive to ensure the immediate appointment of a suicide prevention nurse at Tallaght hospital, Dublin 24; her views on the fact that there has been a long-term commitment to provide for such a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14795/10]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (20 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 636: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the concerns being expressed by a group (details supplied) in respect of the future of the dial to stop drug dealing campaign; his plans to continue funding for this campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14793/10]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy : National Drugs Strategy (20 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 647: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the many concerns being expressed in respect of head shops; the action he proposes to take in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15531/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 709: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to any difficulties in a rent supplement payment being made directly to a property owner where this is specifically requested by the recipient; if his Department is considering or has issued any formal or informal instruction or advice to community welfare officers regarding making rent supplement...

Social Welfare Benefits. (20 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: (Deputy Charlie O'Connor): I ask the Minister to conclude after which Deputy Shortall can ask a brief question.

Social Welfare Benefits. (20 Apr 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: (Deputy Charlie O'Connor): I am anxious to let Deputy Shortall in.