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Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Will the Deputy please speak through the Chair?

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Deputy.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Will the Minister of State please allow Deputy Durkan to continue?

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I believe the Deputy is attracting some attention from the Government benches.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: In fairness to the Minister of State, the Deputy is encouraging him, but perhaps I shall ask him to desist somewhat.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Proceed Deputy.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Now, Deputy, please.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Chair will be very impartial and I shall treat the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, in the same fair manner as anyone else. Please proceed.

Drug Treatment Programme (5 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Contacts: Diplomatic Contacts (5 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is monitoring political developments in Ukraine; his contacts in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38647/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (5 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the contacts with the board of management of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in respect of the school's future accommodation needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38646/08]

Training Programmes: Motion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I am pleased to have an opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important and timely debate. While I am sometimes reluctant to discuss my constituency in great detail, I was reminded during the contribution of the previous speaker that Deputies should not be afraid to talk about the area from which they come. My colleagues will be aware that I am from Tallaght. Deputy Leo Varadkar...

Training Programmes: Motion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: As Deputy O'Rourke is well aware, having done so during her time in office, Fianna Fáil Ministers do their job and respond in a positive manner to humble backbench Deputies.

Training Programmes: Motion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy looked after me when I raised issues with her. Nothing has changed and I am pleased the example she showed while in office has been emulated by her successors.

Training Programmes: Motion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I remain humble. I am pleased the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Mary Hanafin, came before the House to outline the action she is taking because many of our current problems will land on her desk, as she courageously noted. I am as critical as other Deputies in my efforts to ensure the various programmes offered to unemployed people are effective. I also bring to my Dáil...

Training Programmes: Motion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I could lose my job but I am a democrat. It is important to support those who need employment and assistance. We must continue to ensure the system operates in a sympathetic manner when people need services or assistance, while also ensuring it is not left open to being abused. It is always necessary to tweak the system. Reference was made to FÁS, which has a first class facility in the...

Training Programmes: Motion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy deserves them.

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Amendment No. 9 arises out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 9 and 48 are related and will be discussed together by agreement.

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Amendment No. 10 has already been discussed with Amendment No. 5.

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Amendments Nos. 12, 32, 44, 55 and 86 may be discussed together. Bill recommitted in respect of amendment No. 12.