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Chemicals Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 May 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution on the Chemicals Bill debate and note that the two main policy objectives of the Bill are to achieve a high level of compliance and minimize the administrative cost to industry. We should bear this very much in mind. I thank my colleague, Deputy White, for sharing her time with me. A Fianna Fáil and a Green Party Deputy sharing time...

Chemicals Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 May 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I was particularly glad to hear Deputy White mention she was so interested in reading some few years ago when she was clearly quite young. I must take up a little reading. I was regaled by Deputy Durkan's contribution and I am sorry the Acting Chairman had to cut him off because he was going very well. I was going tell him I must check with him and Deputy White about my lost gardening...

Chemicals Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 May 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I am glad to hear it.

Chemicals Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 May 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister of State has a good crowd.

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (30 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the discussions he or his Department have had with Commissioner Mandelson on the World Trade Organisation talks; if the Commissioner's understanding of Irish concerns with regard to the World Trade Organisation talks was adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16464/08]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (30 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether a balanced outcome is possible at the World Trade Organisation talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16463/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (29 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if special consideration is being given to the accommodation needs of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if she will give assurances to pupils, staff, parents and the local community that positive action will be taken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16581/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will take action to ensure that progress is made to commence the building programme in respect of the redevelopment of Tallaght Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11851/08]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (24 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she is considering an application for dormant accounts funding from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15804/08]

Tax Collection. (24 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I also wish the Tánaiste well.

Message from Select Committee (24 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: The Select Committee on Education and Science has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2008 — Vote 26.

Adjournment Debate Matters (24 Apr 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 Joanna Tuffy — speech therapist's position at Rowlagh health centre; (2) Deputy Jimmy Deenihan — new school proposed at Blennerville, Tralee, County Kerry; (3) Deputy Alan Shatter — the closure of respite care services...

Health Services. (23 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for being kind enough to allow me raise this item. I acknowledge the presence of Deputy Brendan Smith, Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children. I hope the Minister of State will carefully note the concerns I will express. Very often, I raise issues on the Adjournment and through other business which is Tallaght-based. The service I will...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will order an immediate evaluation of the need for a second level school at Kingswood Heights, Tallaght, Dublin 24, where her Department has a vacant site; if she will note the view in the local community that such a school should be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15585/08]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. I would love to have spoken this morning but I sat silent, observant and dewy eyed as tribute was paid to my fellow Dubliner, the Taoiseach. I wish to be associated with what was said in that regard. I commend Deputy Kathleen Lynch on bringing forward this motion. I do not want to pick on Deputy Shatter but...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (17 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take action to ensure a high visibility Garda presence on the streets of Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11855/08]

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (17 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason, in view of the positive assessment report by the Health Service Executive into the hospital in the home service, based in Tallaght, Dublin 24, a decision has been made by the HSE to close down this vital service within the month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14920/08]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (17 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new jobs created in the Tallaght, Dublin 24 area with the aid of State support for the years 2002 to 2007. [14542/08]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (17 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will press the State agencies in respect of the job creation needs of Tallaght, Dublin 24 bearing in mind recent announcements of job losses (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the particular needs of Tallaght in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14543/08]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (17 Apr 2008)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will have his officials contact a business (details supplied) in Dublin 24 where proposed job losses were announced in April 2008; if he will confirm that every assistance will be given to the workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14544/08]