Results 361-380 of 3,476 for speaker:Charlie O'Connor

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (7 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 84: To ask the Taoiseach if he will confirm the most recent unemployment figures at the Tallaght social welfare office, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30658/10]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (7 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the steps that he is taking to create employment initiatives in the Tallaght area of Dublin in view of the concerns of this Deputy and others; if he will confirm the contacts being made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30676/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm plans for an out of hours general practitioner service to be developed in the accident and emergency department of the Tallaght Hospital, Dublin in view of the interest of the local community in respect of this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30659/10]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (7 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he has examined the effect, if any, which rent supplement has on the property rental market; if he has consulted with any non-governmental bodies or organisations representing tenants and property owners on the effect, if any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30359/10]

Written Answers — Credit Union Sector: Credit Union Sector (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding his recent dealings with the credit union movement regarding proposals for section 35A and 35B of the Central Bank Reform Bill 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29873/10]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 640: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills his plans in respect of a site at Kingswood Heights (details supplied), Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29407/10]

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish Deputy Bruton well in his new portfolio. I was also pleased to hear the news about Deputy Perry. He is another man whose work I admire. I wish him well with his new responsibilities. As Bill Clinton often said, "It's the economy, stupid." This debate focuses on that. Even though we were told a week ago that the recession is over, which I hope is the case, it is clear as we go...

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Are we presuming my colleague is not coming?

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: If the Leas-Cheann Comhairle must stop me in mid-sentence, he will certainly do so.

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I do not want to take up Deputy Byrne's time because I am sure he would want to make very eloquent remarks about life in the new commuter belt in Meath. I am sorry he is not doing so but I am sure he is on even more important Government business.

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: And Limerick also. The point is that the Government must serve the communities all over the country. I hope that, in time but not this month, the Deputies opposite will get the opportunity to do so. I have no difficulty in supporting the Deputies in this regard.

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: Was that diplomatic enough?

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: If I confirm that, I could get into terrible trouble.

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: No, I am quite happy here and this is where I am staying. It is important to acknowledge that the Government amendment accounts for all the points made. Differences will be expressed but that is fair enough. The amendment makes it very clear that the Government feels very strongly about employment and the restoration of confidence in the economy. I hope that will continue to be the case....

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: That is totally confusing because I do not know whether I should pace myself for 15 minutes or go straight to the point. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, for being kind enough to give me some time. This is an important debate. It is traditional when I speak on Private Members' motions, which I often do, to compliment the movers of the motion. I am totally confused because I...

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: It is important that we Dubliners stick together. I wish him well in that regard and in his new-----

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I can deal with the interruptions. It is a great pleasure.

Housing Grants. (1 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I acknowledge the presence in the Chamber of Deputy Feighan. I am sure the Minister will also acknowledge him.

Údarás na Gaeltachta. (1 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: My parish priest will be very happy about that.

Údarás na Gaeltachta. (1 Jul 2010)

Charlie O'Connor: I wish the Deputy well.