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Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I thank Deputy Rabbitte. I call on the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to reply to the debate. He will be interrupted for the vote at noon.

Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I will protect the Minister.

Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (25 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the action she is taking in respect of correspondence sent to the Department by the principal of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 regarding the reappointment of posts of responsibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3343/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the assumptions in the national pensions framework have been cross-checked with any independent expert body such as the Society of Actuaries in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3631/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene in a serious situation in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, where a closed ward is being used as a canteen thus contributing to a bed shortage resulting in additional pressures on accident and emergency facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3086/11]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will make additional resources available to the gardaí at Tallaght, Dublin 24, to allow them to deal effectively with crime, vandalism and anti-social behaviour at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if he will appreciate the concern of the local community in respect of these matters; and if he will make a statement...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I am sorry to interrupt the Deputy but he has one minute remaining before Question Time begins.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I apologise, Deputy, but as it is now 3.30 p.m. I must now ask you to adjourn the debate.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I understand that.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: The next speaker is Deputy Mary O'Rourke, followed by Deputy Michael D. Higgins.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: No. If I were to follow the schedule before me, it will not be today. It appears this debate will continue beyond 3.30 p.m. Since the debate will adjourn today, it will be held again another day. I trust that is helpful.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: The Deputy should not forget where I live - Dublin 24 and 6W.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I hope Deputy O'Rourke's book will mention all the letters she and I have exchanged over the years.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: I still have many of them at home.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Deputy Higgins should proceed with his contribution.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: If Deputy Higgins addresses his remarks through the Chair, the Chair will do its best to protect him.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (19 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered opening the selling market for the national solidarity bond and the proposed sovereign annuity bond to regulated intermediaries in addition to being available through An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2822/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (19 Jan 2011)

Charlie O'Connor: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax forgone in pension relief for the latest available year; the amount of tax levied or paid on lump sum pension payments for the latest available year; his views on whether tax relief will make pension contributions more attractive and affordable; if he has considered an annual levy on pension funds as an alternative to reducing...