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

Charlie O'Connor: Question 411: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the current downturn in rental rates for residential properties, he will consider allowing local authorities to give additional time for payment in 2010, to owners of buy-to-let dwellings who are facing a demand next month for payment of the local charge for the second time in six months; his...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (2 Mar 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 412: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing difficulties with dispute resolution in the Private Residential Tenancies Board (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10116/10]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the provision of a new school at Citywest, Dublin 24; the contacts he has had on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9753/10]

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Leas Cheann-Comhairle, I wish well the Minister of State, Deputy Kelleher, and I congratulate him on his efforts. I was delighted to welcome the Minister of State to Henkel in Tallaght this week.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: His visit went down very well.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: There is a touch of groundhog day about this issue. I was here last night, as was the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, and I am very impressed that Deputy Bernard Durkan has chosen to come to the House to hear me continue my speech.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I am pleased Deputy English is here as well.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I realise that and I note that Deputy Brian Hayes, my colleague from Tallaght, has come into the Gallery with guests to hear me speak, by which I am also impressed. The Minister of State, Deputy Peter Power, will be aware given the political climate in which we find ourselves-----

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I am not moving to Limerick.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I am a fan of the Minister of State and I am pleased to welcome him to the Chamber and to wish him well for whatever the future holds.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle will recall that last night in my contribution I dealt with the Bill and I made numerous remarks about it and other matters. I stressed my support for the concept of good public transport. I refer to the Dublin region, Dublin South-West and Tallaght and the need for rural transport in Bothernabreena. Deputy Durkan was impressed last night when I remarked that the...

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Perhaps Deputy Durkan should do so as well.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: We have an excellent partnership in Tallaght between the Garda and the community, of which I am very proud and I am pleased the Commissioner acknowledged my remarks in this regard. I suggested to the Chief Constable that this was a matter he should consider. I refer to one point in respect of the Road Traffic Bill 2009. A recurring issue frequently mentioned across the floor and in...

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: It might have sent my blood sugar level all over the shop. I am sure Deputy Durkan will support me in contending it is important that we understand the Garda has a job to do. Some of my colleagues referred to the considerable work the Garda must do and the resources necessary in this regard. I strongly support the view that there should be regular checks on our roads, both in urban and...

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: That could get the Deputy on a Fianna Fáil leaflet.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Thank God for that.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I was worried for a minute.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. I note that the Road traffic Bill 2009 restates and amends the Road Traffic Acts 1961-2006 and introduces new provisions to reduce the current blood alcohol content for professional and novice drivers as well as introducing alcohol testing for drivers involved in collisions and roadside preliminary impairment...

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I am going to chance my arm, anyway. I could talk about mineral prices because I am a 7-Up drinker. As the Deputy said we get fleeced, although I am quite happy to go into all the pubs in Tallaght. I presume I could also talk about the Luas, Shamrock Rovers, unemployment, Garda resources, Gay Byrne and even Deputy Mattie McGrath, but I shall try to contain myself.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: This is important legislation and I shall leave it to the Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, to defend himself, which I am sure he will do very well. I am always happy to-----