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Written Answers — Local Government Structures: Local Government Structures (4 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 129: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the strong community campaign to have Tallaght, Dublin, designated as a city; his views on the importance of such designation for the third largest population centre in this State; the process to be followed in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I am pleased to be sandwiched between two such star speakers as Deputy Dooley and Deputy Cuffe.

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I compliment Deputies Timmins and Charlie Flanagan on their work in bringing forward this Bill in Private Members' time. Without meaning to be flippant, I hope there is no division at 8.30 p.m., not only because of the nature of the legislation but also because I could otherwise be at Tallaght Stadium cheering on the Ireland under 21 football team in the game against Armenia. However, we...

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I am sure Deputy Conlon would not.

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I try to bring my experiences to politics and the experiences I have related are certainly relevant to this discussion. Deputies Kathleen Lynch and Dooley spoke eloquently about volunteerism, which is something that was very much a part of my background. One of the consequences of the Celtic tiger years was a decline in volunteerism not only because people were too busy but because of...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (3 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the discussions he has had about a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns of the local community in respect of the loss of the centre in a disadvantaged RAPID area; if his further attention has been drawn to appreciate that the board now faces serious issues...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (3 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the discussions he has had with a partnership (details supplied) in respect of a resource centre; the way the services provided by the centre to Tallaght west, Dublin 24, will now be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10682/10]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy has one minute remaining.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy has 90 seconds left.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy is doing well.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy should conclude.

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 113: To ask the Taoiseach the most recent unemployment figures for Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10118/10]

Written Answers — Social Media: Social Media (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 136: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to introduce the wider use of social media; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10151/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the timetable for the report of the Needs Assessment Committee which met for the first time on 4 February 2010; the terms of reference; the names and qualifications of the members of this committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10117/10]

Written Answers — International Relations: International Relations (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contacts he has had with the Government of Kenya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10119/10]

Written Answers — International Relations: International Relations (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contacts he has had with the Government of Uganda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10120/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount paid out by the State in 2009 on rent supplements. [10121/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount provided by the State in 2009 in respect of lone parents payments. [10122/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 394: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is reasonable that the imposition of a €200 charge per dwelling unit is payable twice in six months, particularly for business owners who have multiple buy-to-let properties; his plans to include the charge as a business expense to be recognised by the Revenue Commissioners; if, in...