Results 1,661-1,680 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor
- Irish Coast Guard Service. (8 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Order, please. There is no provision for debate.
- Irish Coast Guard Service. (8 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: My obligation is to protect the Minister of State. I ask the Deputy to allow the Minister of State to proceed.
- Irish Coast Guard Service. (8 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Please allow the Minister of State to continue without interruption.
- Written Answers — Sports Facilities: Sports Facilities (8 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on action necessary to ensure that the Irish team is properly prepared for the 2012 Olympics in London; if he will appreciate that Ireland demands in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33569/08]
- Unemployment: Motion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: I welcome this opportunity to briefly contribute to this serious and important debate. In his absence, I compliment Deputy Penrose, my good friend and colleague, on his work in this regard. I am delighted the Minister, Deputy Hanafin, is present in the Chamber. Those of us who strongly believe in social inclusion and that the vulnerable and the disadvantaged should be looked after are...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm plans to introduce legislation to deal with concerns relating to multi-unit developments and the operation and governance of property management companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33809/08]
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy should conclude.
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Naughten's time has expired.
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: The next speaker is Deputy Mary White. I understand she is taking five minutes.
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Deputy White has one minute remaining. I understand she has agreed to share time with Deputy Finian McGrath.
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Naughten without interruption.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Sep 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: The next speaker is Deputy Crawford, whom I understand wishes to share time with Deputy Noonan.
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (24 Sep 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 139: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the need for job creation initiatives in Tallaght, which is the third largest population centre here; the actions being taken in the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30589/08]
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (24 Sep 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding issues relating to the Irish Pharmaceutical Union raised earlier in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29928/08]
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Is that an announcement?
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: Hear, hear.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: I appreciate the opportunity to say a few words on the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008. I am glad I was in the House to hear the profound statements of Deputies Ring and McGinley, both of whom seem to be dealing with their future political prospects. I hope Deputy Flanagan will convey my good wishes to them in that regard. The Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008 provides for the revision of...
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: While it had been my intention to speak on this issue before it was raised by Deputy Ring, he made an important point regarding the work of local authorities in respect of future elections. There have been great debates previously on the register of electors and the manner in which it is dealt with. In common with all Members, not a day passes in which I do not receive a call to the effect...
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this very important debate. It is good to see the future generation of Fine Gael leaders here to support us.
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)
Charlie O'Connor: I have had a very long day. As chairman of the Irish parliamentary friendship group with the Ukraine I had the opportunity to meet the Ukrainian President, Viktor Yushchenko, who is the true hero of the people. I reflected during the day on something he said, which I will paraphrase as follows. If one sat in the Parliament and listened to the various debates one would be afraid to go...