Results 1,521-1,540 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

FÁS Investigation. (20 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: We are well over time.

FÁS Investigation. (20 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: There is when Deputies stay within the limits. I pointed out at the beginning that Priority Questions take six minutes. We are now one and a half minutes over time.

FÁS Investigation. (20 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Chair is obliged to follow the orders of the day. If the Deputy wishes to make a brief comment——

FÁS Investigation. (20 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Chair will be impartial. I will order each six minutes but my difficulty is that we are now almost two minutes over the time and the Deputy's colleagues will not get a chance to raise their questions. If he wishes to make a brief comment——

Live Register. (20 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: As the time remaining for the question is limited, I ask the Deputy to put a question to the Minister of State.

Live Register. (20 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Order, please.

Live Register. (20 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy has made his point. If he does not allow the Minister of State to conclude, I will reluctantly suspend proceedings.

Credit Availability. (20 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I am sorry, but the time for this question has concluded. If I allow the Deputy, there will not be time for his next question. I have to do my job.

Credit Availability. (20 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Very quickly.

Credit Availability. (20 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy will get his chance again. I must follow the order of theday.

Credit Availability. (20 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I do not know what I am supposed to do in these circumstances. The Chair is not allowed to sing.

Gangland Crime: Motion: (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. I compliment the Fine Gael spokesperson on facilitating us in that regard because it gives us an opportunity to strongly support the work of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern, who, like his immediate predecessor and other colleagues, has shown a willingness to deal with the...

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution on this important legislation, the Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008. It is great to see such interest in Dáil business demonstrated in the Gallery although unfortunately I do not have any cousins or relations in Stradbally, County Laois. Nevertheless, it still is good that such interest is being demonstrated. I am sure the Minister's heart...

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: That is correct. I know the people of my constituency would have wanted me to make the points I made earlier, particularly in respect of the attitude of Bord Gáis and the ESB. I wish the Minister continued success. This is important and pioneering legislation and I wish him well with it and with all the issues that are of concern to people. I am glad to be in the Dáil for a debate in...

Written Answers — Irish Prisoners Abroad: Irish Prisoners Abroad (18 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in the implementation of the key recommendations contained within the Flood Report on Irish Prisoners abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40696/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Assistance: Overseas Development Assistance (18 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assistance being given to African countries in respect of AIDS and HIV; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40835/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding his contacts in respect of the need to support human rights and democracy in Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40836/08]

Docklands Development Project. (18 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister, without interruption.

Docklands Development Project. (18 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister should proceed.

International Agreements. (18 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.