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

Charlie O'Connor: I hate to say this but I am not from Tallaght either; I am from around here but I have been in Tallaght for many years.

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

Charlie O'Connor: I would not be a Dáil Deputy today had I not moved to Tallaght for a job 40 years ago and I am proud of that fact. As regards this legislation, I cut my political teeth in the education sphere. I was given an opportunity by the then parish priest of St. Mark's, Dr. Richard Sherry, who is now in retirement in Donnybrook, when he appointed me to the local school board. Arising from that...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 346: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consultations he is having with interested parties in respect of the proposed residential tenancies (amendment) Bill; when he expects work on the Bill to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41464/10]

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: By order of the day, the Minister of State shall take questions for a period not exceeding 20 minutes and shall then be called upon to make a statement in reply, which shall not exceed five minutes.

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I am following the order of the day.

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Would Members like me to take questions together or singly?

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister of State must propose that.

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I am anxious to facilitate all Deputies who wish to offer.

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Minister of State without interruption.

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Instead of just telling Deputy Ó Snodaigh, I want to inform all Members that nine minutes remain in this slot.

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: You will have question time as well and I would be happy to facilitate you. I call Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on contacts with a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if she will note the concerns of the school community in respect of issues regarding staffing and the need for immediate action; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39826/10]

Value-Added Tax Consolidation Bill 2010: Second Stage (2 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: As there are no further speakers offering, I invite the Minister of State to reply.

Value-Added Tax Consolidation Bill 2010: Second Stage (2 Nov 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: In accordance with Standing Order 141, the Bill, with the concurrence of both Houses, will be referred to the Standing Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills. I understand the motion of referral will be moved shortly.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 9: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding her dealings in respect of staffing issues at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39531/10]

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The Chair is obliged to take a point of order.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I gave the Deputy some extra time.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed. I understand the Minister is taking ten minutes.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I understand the Minister is taking ten minutes of her 20-minute slot and that she is sharing her time with Ministers of State, Deputies Mary White and Seán Connick.