Results 81-100 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Let us try to be civil with each other. I am simply pointing out the disregard of that MEP for the larger picture, and the fact that the costs involved could and would have been invested elsewhere in the roads network only serves to show that political opportunism and publicity continues to be the benchmark of the Opposition parties. Not to be party political, I am looking forward to Deputy...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: I look forward to Deputy Eoin Ryan doing that. The merits of this Bill have been recorded by the Minster for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Cullen. I support the details of the Bill. With the need to provide for future infrastructure, be it the Waterford bypass or the M3 on the edge of the Tara-Skryne valley, it is important that while we preserve as far as possible...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: It does not matter how long I will be here; I am happy to let the people decide. If I do something else down the road, that will be fine also. When I became a Dáil Deputy, somebody said to me that God has all these things worked out. I am quite happy about that.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: It is true. Does the Deputy not believe that?

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: I take it that you are protecting me from the hecklers, Sir. An Bord Pleanála carried out the longest public hearings in the history of the State concerning the M3 scheme and an environmental impact statement outlined the procedures that will be in place to protect historic sites. One must ask, however, why protest groups are unable to respect the integrity of the local authority, An Bord...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: I am always happy to support good legislation and will not refrain from doing so. As a result of the good work of Ministers, every Member of the House will be able to state that construction on local road schemes is waiting to start. I hope the Bill will go some way towards ensuring that delays will be treated in a professional manner, and that failings and associated excess costs can be...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (17 Jun 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the contacts he has had during the past month with the Adelaide and Meath and National Children's Hospital, the ERHA and the South Western Area Health Board in respect of the difficulties at the hospital highlighted by the media; the action he is taking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18140/04]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (17 Jun 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on efforts to deal with crime in the Garda division covering Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18145/04]

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (17 Jun 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the contacts he has had with the Legal Aid Board in respect of its services in Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18146/04]

Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: I congratulate the Minister on his appointment. I was proud to be with him in Tallaght last Monday when he saw the fruits of his work regarding the Luas line from Tallaght. It was a proud day for him. Some of the Opposition have been mischievous today, but we are all deeply heartened by what we have heard from the Minister. He has clearly put it on the record that with regard to his new brief...

Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: I am talking to the motion and I will deal with Deputy McGrath on another occasion, when I have more time. It is not easy to deal with heckling when one has only five minutes. If I ever need the assistance of the Ceann Comhairle in that regard, I will ask for it. Whatever about the politics of the matter, I hope we understand how important is the role played by carers in our society. We...

Written Answers — Soft Drinks Industry: Soft Drinks Industry (5 Oct 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his proposals to control the price of soft drinks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23451/04]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (5 Oct 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his endeavours and contacts in respect of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23455/04]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (5 Oct 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his efforts to assist in the negotiations regarding Cyprus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23456/04]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (5 Oct 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if works will now be funded at schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if her attention has been drawn to the anxiety of the local community that commitments be honoured; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23442/04]

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (5 Oct 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to encourage education in foreign languages in primary schools; her views on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23443/04]

Written Answers — Pre-school Education: Pre-school Education (5 Oct 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she remains committed to pre-school education; her plans to provide funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23444/04]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (5 Oct 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the view of the community in Tallaght west that the issue of a Garda station for Tallaght west be revisited; if he will arrange a for a high level discussion with the Garda authorities in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23202/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Services: Emigrant Services (12 Oct 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the funding he is providing to organisations dealing with issues relating to Irish people living in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24243/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Services: Emigrant Services (12 Oct 2004)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if assistance is being given to services under an Irish abroad heading in Brent, London, which is twinned with South Dublin County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24394/04]