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

Community and Voluntary Sector (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I suspect many Deputies will be happy that Deputy Costello raised that issue. We got good information from the Minister of State.

Community and Voluntary Sector (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I certainly will.

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 56: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the contact she has had with an organisation (details supplied) regarding their campaign for a school in the City West Tallaght area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37008/10]

Adjournment Debate Matters (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Joanna Tuffy - to ask the Minister for Education and Skills about the urgent need to maintain community employment schemes and job initiatives schemes in Clondalkin and for the Minister to make a statement on the matter; (2)...

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: My advice is when this debate will end is not clear. We are trying to ascertain that now.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The advice I have received is to the contrary. I will allow a brief question from Deputy Ó Snodaigh.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: In fairness, I am trying to have the matter checked.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I am trying to do that.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I have been advised by the Clerk that this debate will run to its conclusion. That does not imply it will end at 2.30 p.m.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: To answer Deputy Shortall's question, my advice is that questions will not be taken at 2.30 p.m. today and that statements will continue beyond that time. I am trying to be helpful.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: The advice I have received from the Clerk is that this debate will continue to its conclusion. We will seek further clarification on the matter. In fairness, I am acting in good faith and telling the Deputy the position as advised to me.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: That is not a matter which falls within my remit. If the Deputy wishes me to suspend the House-----

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: If the Deputy wishes me to suspend the House and send for the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I will do so. I can only act on the advice available to me, which is that the debate will continue beyond 2.30 p.m.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: My advice is that there is no need to adjourn the House because we are following the order of the day.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: What is printed on the weekly schedule is merely an indication of what might happen. If Members insist that I adjourn the House and send for the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I will do so.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Yes, on the conclusion of statements.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: As I understand it, the only circumstances in which the debate will end at 2.30 p.m. is if there are no further speakers. My advice is that this debate will continue until 3.30 p.m. at which time it will be adjourned until next week, at which point questions will be taken.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: As I understand it, a question and answer session has not been ordered for today. My understanding is that this debate will continue until 3.30 p.m. today. It will then adjourn and be continued next week. The Minister's commitment in regard to questions and answers will be honoured and ordered on the day.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Whoever is in the Chair will have to follow the order of the day, which does not provide for the attendance of the Minister for Finance.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed). (14 Oct 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: If pressed by Members, I will adjourn the House. However, I do not believe we will achieve much by so doing.