Results 621-640 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

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

Charlie O'Connor: Absolutely, and that is what loyal Fianna Fáil people do, as Deputy Durkan well knows. I shall send him the handbook some day, if he wishes. The Minister is always responsive to me when I contact him as regards different issues in relation to Dublin South-West, very often about the extension of the Luas which I am glad to see is now progressing.

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

Charlie O'Connor: This is relevant to the Bill because if people get on the Luas they will not be tempted to drive their cars when they have a few drinks. One can go from Tallaght all the way to the Point Theatre, enjoy a night out and not worry about consuming alcohol and driving home.

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

Charlie O'Connor: Indeed, and I had better tell the Deputy-----

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

Charlie O'Connor: I have no complaint about my good friend, Deputy Bernard Durkan. I am a big fan, and I am not going to tease him. It is important, however, to make the point that I do not have any country blood and I am not, therefore very well versed on rural issues or as regards how this matter affects rural people. I have received extensive correspondence, including some from pubs and lounges in the...

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

Charlie O'Connor: No I did not - and Brittas. I am listening to what people are saying and am particularly interested in what Members are telling me about the difference, as they see it, between life in an urban area - where there is easy access to public transport or one can walk home without difficulty - and that in rural Ireland. I do not know a great deal about rural communities apart from the one in...

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

Charlie O'Connor: I have some sympathy in that regard while at the same time having other experiences in my area. That is why I am prepared to fight all the time for the further provision of decent public transport in all areas. Certainly, that is true of the greater Dublin region, and I have already talked about the Luas and the difference it has made to many communities, not alone on my side of the city...

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

Charlie O'Connor: -----they come out of the pub to be told that the bus service is not available. That is why I very strongly support the Dublin Bus Community Forum. I appreciate the fact that the Leas-Cheann Comhairle has allowed me to make that point. I shall continue to fight to ensure that public transport is available to all our communities. If we can restore confidence among communities in the public...

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

Charlie O'Connor: I am sure he will be happy to have an election in 2012.

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

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The strategy identifies 126 specific and measurable actions and is being implemented by a number of agencies and Departments, including the Department of Transport, the Road Safety Authority and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Its core objective is to reduce the number of fatalities to no greater than 16 per million or 252 per annum, by...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (23 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will review the habitual residency clause for persons returning here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9062/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of an association (details supplied) that there appears to be a significant delay in processing carer's allowance applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9063/10]

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Mattie McGrath has nine minutes.

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I am happy to do so and to support partnerships in constituencies.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (18 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a report from the Garda authorities into their investigations into last week's fire in Capel Street, Dublin 1; his views on whether the matter has consequences for head shops generally. [8538/10]

Adjournment Debate Matters (18 Feb 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 Michael Ring - Bed capacity at Áras Deirbhle and the district hospital, Belmullet, County Mayo; (2) Deputy Brian Hayes - the new contractual arrangements for the provision of ICT in schools; (3) Deputy Joe Costello - the...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (17 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will intervene in the situation at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 which faces staff cuts by the National Council for Special Needs; his views on the concern and the anxiety of the school community; if he will outline the position regarding this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8352/10]

Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Powers of Inquiry) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy can eat into my time.

Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Powers of Inquiry) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The only time I was called "Charles" was by my parents and that was usually when I was in trouble.

Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Powers of Inquiry) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Ceann Comhairle said "Charles" earlier. I compliment Deputy Rabbitte on bringing forward this legislation. My friend, Deputy Thomas Byrne, said that Deputy Rabbitte is respected in Meath. He is also certainly respected in Tallaght, and I am happy to put that on the record.