Results 841-860 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The Chair has no authority to change the order.

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that what Deputy Durkan wants to do?

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: My advice is now that Deputy Durkan has started, he should finish.

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (20 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 477: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding and assistance will be available to a group (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37313/09]

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I notice that people have suddenly started calling me Charles. There was a time when only my parents did that, and that was when I was in trouble. I was going to mention something while the journalists were present, as I noticed a sweet headline in the Irish Independent this morning about drama at Dáil Éireann as if it was unusual.

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The drama was associated with yesterday's meeting of the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and the attendance at Leinster House by artists and film stars. There is drama everyday, certainly this morning. The arrival of my friend from Wexford reminds me that I wanted to congratulate his friend, Deputy Connick, who has enrolled in "Wex-Factor". I...

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that what it is? It is like groundhog day for me, since I spoke on this Bill last night. I do not want to repeat everything I said, although I discussed Tallaght and the importance of the projects therein. I want to mention the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's colleague, Deputy Penrose. Sometimes, people get confused when compliments cross the floor, but Deputy Penrose and I have been friends...

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: There will be a few leaflets. I want to be positive because these groups look after their clients and different projects.

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Were the jobs initiative to be abolished or changed dramatically, what would happen to these groups and the communities they serve? I am making a strong case in that regard. I look forward to the rest of the debate and I will listen to what everyone says. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for his courtesy.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (15 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that adequate resources are available to gardaí at Tallaght Garda Station, Dublin, to allow them continue to support the endeavours of a forum (details supplied) to ensure that bus services in Tallaght are not threatened and curtailed by incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour, particularly in the...

Written Answers — Kidnapped Aid Workers: Kidnapped Aid Workers (15 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions being taken to achieve the release of persons (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the interest of people here in this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36553/09]

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Treacy has nine and a half minutes.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: There are 20 minutes in the next slot and I understand that Deputy Reilly wishes to share time.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: How long will Deputy Reilly take?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Let us all stay calm. I ask the Minister of State to address his remarks through the Chair.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I remind the Minister of State that I am bound to protect the Deputy. I ask him to be kind enough to co-operate. I ask Deputy Reilly to address his remarks through the Chair and I will be happy to protect him.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Thank you, Deputy.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy has five minutes remaining.