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Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I was dealing with the basics.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this important debate. Now that the House is so peaceful following this morning's excitement, I am almost tempted to check whether I can stir people's emotions by announcing that I intend to be a candidate in the Dublin mayoral election. I am sure some of my colleagues will be happy to hear-----

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: No, I am not.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: All I can say about that is that I am charmed to hear people like Deputy Ring make such a suggestion. It has been suggested.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Somebody said the directly elected mayor of Dublin should look like a Dubliner, talk like a Dubliner, walk like a Dubliner and be a Dubliner.

Written Answers — Tobacco Products: Tobacco Products (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce a consumer awareness campaign to inform the public of the consequences of buying illicit and smuggled cigarettes; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that more that one in every four cigarettes consumed in Ireland last year was smuggled and, therefore, circumvented the tobacco control measures of her...

Written Answers — Health Service Investigations: Health Service Investigations (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is considering the Tallaght hospital review report published by the Health Service Executive; if she will ensure that all recommendations are effectively implemented and take whatever further action is required to guarantee that public confidence in Tallaght hospital is fully restored; and if she will make a statement on the...

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: We will let the Minister of State conclude.

Message from Select Committee (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Women's Rights has concluded its consideration of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010 and has made amendments thereto.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: We resume the debate of which ten minutes remain in this slot. Deputy Phil Hogan is the next speaker.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputies, I ask you to address your remarks to the Chair. I will protect you, as necessary.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I will protect you, Deputy.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Thomas Byrne, without interruption. I will provide protection to Deputy Howlin when he is replying to the debate.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Does Deputy Collins wish to contribute now or will Deputy Kelly be doing so?

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: There are just under 12 minutes remaining in the slot.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The next speaker is Deputy Ciarán Lynch. There are 23.5 minutes left in the slot and I understand the Deputy is taking five minutes.

Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I am happy to share my time with Deputy Michael Ahern. I hope I will be forgiven if I preface my remarks by paying tribute to Deputy Mary Upton. I was shocked, as many were, to hear of her plans to retire.

Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I have known her family for many years and I am from Crumlin which she skilfully represents. I have not had the opportunity to wish her well. Some of us may be retired in a more forceful manner but she has done it on her own terms and I wish her well. I hope she does not get into trouble by my saying that. The Education (Amendment) Bill 2010 provides for direct State involvement in the...