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- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy still has approximately two minutes.
- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: It is important that politicians should get out and listen to the serious concerns of and upset felt by people, who have been frustrated and confused. Father Frank Herron will not object to me stating that he was in my presence on Saturday when a man accused me of taking away his medical card. However, I knew from his circumstances that this was not true and that he will not lose his...
- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: If I wanted to avoid being heckled or reminded of my responsibilities, I would not name these issues.
- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: I am not hiding, I am mentioning these issues and it is important that I do so. The presence of my colleague, Deputy Rabbitte, reminds me of another issue, that everyone has an issue, every community group and lobby group, and I do not hide from them. They are all on my desk, in the basket, and I am not afraid to speak up from the Government benches on the issues that are of concern to me....
- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: I apologise, I am not as experienced as the rest of the Deputies and I have a little to learn from the more astute. I do not know if Deputy O'Donnell was here when I made this point so I will repeat that politics is not just for the good times. One must learn to deal with the bad times. I have said it more than once in this contribution that I bring my life experiences to politics. This...
- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: The position is no different today. I am clear about the upset, frustration and anger that exists in my community. I have been talking to and listening to people. When they wanted to have a go at me, I took it because that is important. I am not afraid to represent the concerns that people bring to my attention. It is important that we are having this debate. As far as my difficult work...
- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: I almost was going to ask who told the Ceann Comhairle I was from Tallaght. First, I thank him for giving me the opportunity to make my brief contribution to this important debate. I am mindful that Members and the Ceann Comhairle have had a long morning. School groups from Athboy, Tipperary, Blackrock and Ringsend have been visiting the Gallery this morning and I am sure they all have...
- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: No, I have not. Deputy McGinley is familiar with my community because he knows my parish priest, Father Frank Herron.
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (22 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Defence the circumstances under which 300 kg of equipment was not permitted on the plane carrying a contingent of Defence Forces personnel travelling to Chad on 21 September 2008; the nature of this equipment; when this equipment was transported; if the delay in transporting this equipment hampered the troops in performing their duties; and if he will...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Operations: Defence Forces Operations (22 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of occasions the Defence Forces have been asked to assist in searches for missing persons since 1998; the locations of these searches; the expertise and specialised equipment the Defence Forces hold that would be useful in such searches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34747/08]
- Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (22 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his options to preserve jobs and services at the physical education halls of schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36370/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that the building programme at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36371/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that his senior officials are in touch with the board of management of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in respect of the accommodation needs of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36372/08]
- Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: The Chair must allow a point of order, if it is a point of order.
- Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: I regret to say this but I suspect that if Deputy Howlin was in the Chair he would ask a Member to withdraw that particular word.
- Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Members should address remarks through the Chair and I will do my best to protect all Members.
- Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: I ask for the co-operation of all Members in order that Deputy Collins be allowed to conclude his contributionââ
- Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: ââwithout further interruption.
- Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: I apologise for interrupting Deputy Collins but only one minute remains in this slot.