Results 181-200 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — State Visits: State Visits (16 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans he has to meet the new US Secretary of State to discuss her vision for the world; the diplomatic contacts with the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5131/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (16 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the development aid initiatives which are in place in respect of Uganda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5132/05]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (16 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on Irish abroad assistance being targeted on Brent in London which is twinned with South Dublin County Council based in Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5133/05]

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (16 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the plans he has to assist in attracting film-makers to Ireland; his contacts in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5174/05]

Written Answers — Community Games: Community Games (16 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his contacts with the community games organisation regarding plans for the 2005 national games, particularly noting the restricted availability of Mosney holiday centre; if he will acknowledge the great work of the community games over the years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5179/05]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (16 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the schedule to be followed in respect of the 2005 sports capital grants and when an announcement will be made. [5180/05]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (16 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the job creation needs of Tallaght; the concerns in Tallaght at recent job losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5175/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (16 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on his negotiations with Luas and Dublin Bus to create an integrated ticket system; the merits of such a development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5136/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (16 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will confirm his commitment and support to volunteerism; the funding being made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5135/05]

Written Answers — Housing Aid: Housing Aid (16 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 271: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on his efforts to assist South Dublin County Council, based in Tallaght, deal with the problem of homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5134/05]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy can dream on. Fine Gael does not want him.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share time with Deputies Callanan and Fitzpatrick, by agreement.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am happy to share my time with my colleagues, one from the north side of Dublin city and the other from Galway. I will bring a view from Tallaght, if I can. I could not hope to be as entertaining as Deputy Eamon Ryan. I note his panic in regard to the next general election. The election is approximately 800 days away and his prospective coalition partners will not even talk to him about it....

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: ——-which embraces Tallaght, Firhouse, Greenhills, Templeogue and Brittas. Tallaght is fortunate to have tremendous social welfare services and probably the finest social welfare office in the country. If anyone wishes to challenge this, I am prepared to visit offices in his or her area. A tremendous job is being done in Tallaght and its services are first class. I am always happy to...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed). (23 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate and I compliment Sinn Féin on its efforts in this regard, particularly my colleague, Deputy Crowe. I am happy to share a constituency with him. We have both been challenged by the Tallaght west report, which highlighted the need for the Department to respond in a positive way to educational disadvantage. I compliment the Minister for...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 102: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will report on requests from the Health Service Executive for increased funding to allow for the long-awaited redevelopment of the Millbrook Lawns health centre in Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6452/05]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (24 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the recent opening in Dublin of the new embassy of Lesotho; the consideration he has given to opening an embassy in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6450/05]

Written Answers — Garda Stations. : Garda Stations. (24 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the strong campaign in west Tallaght for the development of a new Garda station in the area to cater for the huge population explosion in Tallaght west; if he will seek the advice of the Garda Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6451/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Feb 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will list the currently unused sites in the ownership of her Department in the Tallaght area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6447/05]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (1 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has had any contacts regarding the strong demand that the Tallaght Luas line be extended through the Tallaght west estates to Citywest; if his attention has been drawn to the great boost this would give to the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7022/05]