Results 201-220 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (1 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Government remains committed to child care provision, which is now a serious issue for many families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7017/05]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (1 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to tackle educational disadvantage in the Tallaght area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6847/05]

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am tempted to say to Deputy Ó Caoláin that it might do his party the world of good to visit that place of pilgrimage in Cork. They might take their scriptwriters too, and it might change their attitude. To be serious, I have been listening carefully to the debate. I listened in particular to the Minister of State this morning. There has been some talk as to what Minister should have been...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Yes, unusually.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I want to mention my support for the Tallaght home help services which provide great service. If I do not tell the House where I am from, the Deputies will not know so I have to remind them.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I mentioned those places in the Deputy's absence. I am happy to record my strong support for the Tallaght home help service which is part of the Tallaght welfare society. The Health Service Executive areas have piloted home care grant schemes as an alternative to long-term residential care to assist older people living at home in the community. Older people who are discharged from the acute...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Is the Deputy making a major speech or simply trying to upset me?

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: No one has ever said that being in Government was easy. One continues to do the job to the best of one's ability and waits for the results. While I do not believe polls any more than anybody else, I believe the public is of the opinion that the Government is on the right track.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for protecting me. The Deputies should read the newspapers I read. I walk the streets of Tallaght, Greenhills, Templeogue, Firhouse and Brittas where people tell me what I presume they tell the Members opposite. I listen to what they say. When they are unhappy, I try to respond, but when they express satisfaction, I do not go overboard about it. I am spending a...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: They were well served by their last Fianna Fáil Deputy and they will be very well served by their next one. Deputy Finian McGrath should travel to Kildare. It is a good exercise.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: He should knock on a few doors and listen to what people have to say to him.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I would have mentioned the following earlier, but I was trying to avoid being too parochial. I have been particularly pleased by significant recent developments in the care of the elderly in the Tallaght area. There was no nursing home in the area for a long time, but one has been operating at Kiltipper Woods for several months. It is a tremendous facility, the work of which I support...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (8 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will investigate the long delays being experienced by drivers in Tallaght seeking driving tests; the action which is open to him on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8027/05]

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (8 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the case of a person (details supplied), in view of the recent apology on the matter from the Garda Síochána; and if his attention has been drawn to the view of this person's parents that a police inquiry into the case be carried out. [8024/05]

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. We care deeply about animal welfare in Ireland and this is a sensitive and topical subject. Ireland has been to the fore in promoting animal welfare within the European Union. As a nation, we can justifiably take pride in the advances that have been made in animal protection standards. I refer to a number of these...

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Yes, there are farmers in Tallaght.

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: There is a small rural community in Bohernabreena, Tallaght. I would be happy to bring Deputy Naughten to meet the farmers there. I applaud the work of the Minister's predecessor, Deputy Walsh, whom even Fine Gael admitted was a great Minister. I am also happy to applaud the work of the Minister of State and I am always asking him to visit Tallaght to launch initiatives. Animal welfare...

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I read all my mail every day and when organisations, irrespective of whether they are based in my constituency, go to the trouble of bringing issues to my attention I am happy to examine them and I will continue to do so. We are privileged to be public representatives and we should look at the horizon a little beyond our own constituencies. I am happy to do so. I appreciate that organisations...

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: It has helped me to focus on this issue. I am opposed to the mistreatment of animals and I expect the Minister and the Government will examine the legitimate concerns raised in the debate regarding animal welfare. The assurances given by the Minister of State are fair enough. I compliment Deputy Boyle on his work in this regard. It is important that pressure should be maintained to improve...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Mar 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding plans for a general practitioner service on the campus at Tallaght Hospital; if her attention has been drawn to the long established need for this service in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9118/05]