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Severe Weather Emergencies: Motion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank Deputy Fleming for stirring it up in the Fine Gael benches because I am not as experienced as other Government Deputies in dealing with the Opposition.

Severe Weather Emergencies: Motion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: This is an important motion and I thank Fine Gael for tabling it. Reference has been made to Dublin, which is the capital city and it is only right that it should be kept open. I heard other comments to the effect that there are no farmers in parts of Dublin. People often believe there are no rural communities in Tallaght, but there are several. I received the same type of calls from such...

Severe Weather Emergencies: Motion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The fact is people should be able to cope. I do not get away very often but before Christmas I was in Stockholm for one day. The weather was worse than anything I observed during our weather crisis but they coped. Perhaps there is a lesson for us as a society.

Severe Weather Emergencies: Motion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: In the case of the Government and all local authorities, especially my local authority, more preparation should be done. Local authorities should be ready for the weather because it seems because of climate change this will be the situation every year. I do not wish to be negative - it is not my nature to do so - but I received a letter from the office of the Ceann Comhairle, presumably on...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the concerns being expressed that the transfer of cancer services from Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24 will leave other hospitals overwhelmed; his views on the need to ensure that proper resources are provided to deal with the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3904/10]

Written Answers — HSE Expenditure: HSE Expenditure (27 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a directive has been issued, or is proposed to be issued, to the Health Service Executive as to the way certain bodies assisted with funding under section 39 of the Health Act 2004 will differ from bodies assisted under section 38 in relation to budgeted salary and other cost reductions; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (27 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has offered any additional assistance to South Dublin County Council to deal with road issues throughout Dublin south west following the recent weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4189/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (27 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 294: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure that South Dublin County Council has support to deal effectively with issues relating to the aftermath of the recent weather conditions; the assistance that will be available to the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4191/10]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Varadkar has 30 minutes.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I am glad I was here for that.

Written Answers — Disaster Relief: Disaster Relief (21 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assistance he will take to respond to the tragic situation in Haiti following the devastating earthquake; the actions being taken to encourage people here to be as generous as ever in assisting the efforts of numerous charities (details supplied) and other aid agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2789/10]

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (20 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of personnel currently serving in the Defence Force; the number in each service, army, naval service and air corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1913/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (20 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force members who have retired or resigned over the past 18 months; the number of commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers and general service personnel who have left in each of those months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1912/10]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share time with Deputy Mattie McGrath.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution on the Bill. I am reminded by the tail end of Deputy Deasy's contribution that I spent happy days as a member of Dublin County Council and South Dublin County Council. I hope the Acting Chairman enjoyed his time as a councillor also. I was elected in 1991 for the then Tallaght-Rathcoole electoral area of the then full Dublin County Council,...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Some colleagues in the House might not know.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I remind Deputy Upton that I am from Crumlin, although I am now a proud Tallaght man. Following my re-election in 1999 and as a Dáil Deputy since 2002, I have continued to examine the whole issue of planning. To tell the Acting Chairman one of my little secrets, I would not be a Deputy today if I had not moved to Tallaght with an employer 40 years ago. When I moved there, and in the next...

Banking Crisis: Motion (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to what I consider to be a serious and worthwhile debate. I hope that my position is not misunderstood. I am happy to be adjacent to the Labour Party benches, but this is where I always sit.

Banking Crisis: Motion (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Let nobody misunderstand what I am doing. There is no need to repeat what Deputy Fleming has said, but it is important to point out that people want us to talk about this. I compliment the Labour Party and Deputy Burton on putting down the motion, because it gives us an opportunity to talk about something about which people want us to talk. I accompanied a Tallaght businessman to a meeting...