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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The next listed speaker is Deputy Jack Wall but as he is not present, I call on Deputy Michael Kennedy, who has 20 minutes.

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The next speaker is Deputy Kieran O'Donnell who also has 20 minutes, but I will interrupt him at 7 o'clock.

Adjournment Debate Matters (27 Nov 2008)

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 Bernard Durkan — the urgent and pressing issue of mortgage supplement in the case of a person where the HSE is only prepared to assist on a 50% basis as the mortgage is in joint names but there is a barring order against...

Visit of Hungarian Delegation (27 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Before proceeding with the business I wish, on behalf of the Ceann Comhairle, of all of the Members of Dáil Éireann and on my own behalf, to offer a cead míle fáilte, a sincere warm welcome, to a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Hungary, led by Mr. Pal Fillo, which has joined us. I understand the ambassador is present also. I welcome the members of the delegation and express...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I remind Members to address their comments to the Chair. I am protecting Deputy Bannon as much as I can.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (26 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Defence the procedures involved in selling off large items of disused military equipment such as aircraft, ships and APCs; if he is satisfied that the system is working effectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42731/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (26 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Defence if a decision has been made as to the future participation by Ireland in the KFOR, EUFOR mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina; if it is intended to keep Irish troops there in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42732/08]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Opposition was not that nice to the Ceann Comhairle when he was a Minister.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share my time with Deputy Gallagher. I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. A Cheann Comhairle, as someone who has been a genuine admirer of your work for a long time, it is absolutely gratifying to sit here in the Chamber and listen to such eminent Fine Gael Deputies praise your work. We have come a long way. I was in the Chair myself...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Ceann Comhairle is very kind. It is important in all this doom and gloom that Ireland stays open for business. It is important that we continue to go out and spend money on entertainment, on taxis and the Luas from Tallaght into town and on shopping. I read the statement by the Dublin City Traders Association to the effect that it is glad to note that people are beginning to spend...

Teaching Qualifications. (25 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister of State without interruption, please.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (25 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide in tabular form the number of gardaí in each station around the country, for every year between 2002 and 2008. [42308/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (25 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide in tabular form the number of community gardaí in each station around the country, for every year between 2002 and 2008. [42309/08]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (25 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number and locations of Garda youth diversion programmes in communities around the country. [42310/08]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (25 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number and locations of juvenile justice liaison officers in communities around the country. [42312/08]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (25 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the locations of closed circuit television schemes around the country. [42311/08]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy has one minute remaining.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The next speakers are Deputies Cyprian Brady and Chris Andrews who are sharing 20 minutes. Deputy Brady has ten minutes.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Deputy and hope Dracula is not upset by his remarks.