Results 1,161-1,180 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Rural Environment Protection Scheme. (9 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I do not like to correct the Deputy, but there is a farming community in my constituency. I ask the Deputy not to draw the Chair into discussion.

Rural Environment Protection Scheme. (9 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister of State has five full minutes.

Rural Environment Protection Scheme. (9 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I ask the Minister of State to continue.

Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I would like to be associated with those greetings. I wish everybody a happy Easter.

Cystic Fibrosis: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Chair for his greetings, although I am not sure who told him that today is my birthday. I wish him, all our colleagues and the staff of the Houses a happy Easter. I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. I have listened carefully to the comments of a number of Deputies. This morning, I was impressed to hear our colleague, Deputy Finian...

Cystic Fibrosis: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I would like to share time with Deputies Conlon, Dooley and Kelly and the Minister of State, Deputy Hoctor.

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (8 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm plans to provide for services dealing with the challenge of suicide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14873/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that active consideration is being given in his Department to the need to fund the building programme of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14874/09]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (7 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 300: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to provide for tenant purchase of voluntary housing scheme houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14284/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (2 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his dealings with the situation in Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13936/09]

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (2 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 198: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his efforts to preserve and restore historic 16 Moore Street in Dublin city; his views on the concern of many as articulated by the families of the 1916 leaders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13935/09]

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I am almost afraid to interrupt but can Deputy Blaney continue without interruption?

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I am loath to interrupt the Deputy but he might at some point make a contribution on the Bill.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Thank you.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I take it the Deputy's comments relate to the Bill.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: While I am informed there is no provision for the Minister to speak again, he may make a brief comment if he wishes.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Amendment No. 8 arises from Committee proceedings. Amendment No. 9 is a technical alternative to amendment No. 8 while amendments Nos. 10 to 13, inclusive, 16 to 19, inclusive, 21 and 73 to 79, inclusive, are related. Amendment Nos. 14 and 15 are technical alternatives to amendment No. 13. Therefore, amendments Nos. 8 to 19, inclusive, 21 and 73 to 79, inclusive, may be discussed together.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: The Chair will be as helpful as possible but there are restrictions on me. I will do my best.

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (1 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm his plans to introduce legislation to deal with management companies; if his attention has been drawn to the interest in this matter throughout Tallaght and Dublin South-West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13617/09]

Social Welfare: Motion (Resumed) (1 Apr 2009)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution on this motion. I compliment my colleague on the Joint Committee on Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Enright, on her work thereon. The motion gives us the opportunity to make remarks on a number of issues that are of concern to us. Deputy Enright should understand that not everybody on this side of the House would disagree with the...