Results 261-280 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (19 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 447: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the cost to the Exchequer of the aid for school books grant scheme and book rental schemes in the 2004-05 school year. [11992/05]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (19 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in the first year of second level education who are from welfare dependent families. [11993/05]

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (19 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the cost of the Breaking the Cycle scheme in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11994/05]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (19 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 450: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proportion of her budget which is devoted to measures to tackle educational disadvantage. [11999/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (19 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 482: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of clearing the housing waiting lists within five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11980/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (19 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 483: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of maintaining local authority estates in 2005. [11981/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (19 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 484: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost in 2005 of applying an income disregard to the rent scheme. [11982/05]

Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to share time with Deputies Nolan, Curran and Fiona O'Malley.

Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: I am all alone on the Fianna Fáil backbenches, but I will not panic. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, to the House. I hope he will not be offended if I applaud the work he is doing in the housing area. I am always happy to support his work in that area and in his other portfolio, in which he has responsibility for the drugs strategy and community affairs. I listened with...

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 63: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has had discussions with the Health Service Executive on the need to involve the community and voluntary sector in the future development of the health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12611/05]

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 80: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of her Department; if she will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12730/05]

Written Answers — Commemorative Coinage: Commemorative Coinage (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had contact with the Central Bank regarding the possibility of striking a commemorative coin to honour Pope John Paul II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12600/05]

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Finance the arrangements for maternity leave within the public sector; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12004/05]

Written Answers — Commemorative Stamps: Commemorative Stamps (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will discuss with An Post the possibility of issuing a special commemorative stamp to honour Pope John Paul II. [12604/05]

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12732/05]

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the complaint that drink prices in Bray and Greystones are particularly high according to Dublin visitors; if the matter will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12607/05]

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Parental Leave Provisions: Parental Leave Provisions (21 Apr 2005)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks' paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks' paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the...