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Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Billy Timmins: In many respects, this confidence motion is irrelevant. It is born out of an adversarial system that has ill served the public. The outcome is well known in advance, the debate predictable. The Opposition comes in and casts a jaundiced eye on the workings and failures of Government and Cabinet Ministers and others line up like King Lear's daughters, protesting their undying obedience and...

Urban Regeneration and Housing Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2015)

Billy Timmins: I fully support any measure that assists in freeing up development land, the building of houses and particularly reducing the cost of construction. Over the past decade a number of Bills have been introduced to try to assist in this. Some have worked to a degree and many have not. I do not know if this legislation will work. I would like to think it will. There are three aspects to...

Urban Regeneration and Housing Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2015)

Billy Timmins: I have a quick point of order to put to the Minister of State. I ask him to consider dealing with the Irish Water connection charges to individual houses in the legislation.

Houses of the Oireachtas (Appointments to Certain Offices) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2015)

Billy Timmins: They are related matters.

Houses of the Oireachtas (Appointments to Certain Offices) Bill 2014: Second Stage (18 Jun 2015)

Billy Timmins: Am I the last speaker?

Houses of the Oireachtas (Appointments to Certain Offices) Bill 2014: Second Stage (18 Jun 2015)

Billy Timmins: I will try to complete my contribution before the adjournment. This is relatively uncontentious legislation. I join the previous speakers in paying tribute to the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas. Sometimes I wonder how they can bear to sit in the Chamber and listen to the utterances of many Members of the House. I know we are all familiar with the left and right hand side of...

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (9 Jun 2015)

Billy Timmins: We sent it at 3 p.m. or 4 p.m.

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (9 Jun 2015)

Billy Timmins: Renua Ireland will not be supporting this motion unless our amendment is taken on board. There is one glaring and obvious weakness in this motion, namely the lack of Government accountability. I listened to Deputy Wallace outlining some figures. While they are concerning, the more concerning are those transactions which were turned over the next day or the next week. At a time when we are...

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

Billy Timmins: Deputy Dooley is very much an island because he cannot remember how Fianna Fáil sold off 75% in the recent past. He is not in a position to cast any stones in this Chamber. It is important to realise that we live in a global economy. The Government has spoken about a windfall to the regions. My understanding is that State aid cannot be given directly to the airports. The Ireland...

Order of Business (13 May 2015)

Billy Timmins: I have done so for the past two days.

Order of Business (13 May 2015)

Billy Timmins: I suspected that the Ceann Comhairle was not present. I also tabled a parliamentary question on the matter but received an inaccurate response from the Minister. I want to afford him an opportunity to correct it.

Order of Business (13 May 2015)

Billy Timmins: When will the Planning and Development (No. 1) Bill, item no. 15 on the A list, be before the House? The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government made an announcement recently about housing construction. I know that in one case he had no consultation with the local authority. Will the Taoiseach instruct the Minister to go back and agree with the local authority an order...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (30 Apr 2015)

Billy Timmins: One of the difficulties of modern government is its constant battle with the public relations machine to win hearts and minds. The spring economic statement reflects this battle in many respects. It is a case of "much ado about nothing" in that, following a big build-up and some leaking before the statement was made, we found, when we stripped away the various layers of propaganda, that it...

Carlow-Kilkenny By-election: Issue of Writ (29 Apr 2015)

Billy Timmins: I join with those in wishing former Deputy Phil Hogan well in his new role as European Commissioner for Agriculture. I also want to wish all the candidates in this election well, no matter what party or grouping they are standing for. I am familiar with the Aylward, Crotty, Fitzgerald and Noonan families, and the contribution they have made over the years. I wish them well and hope they...

Carlow-Kilkenny By-election: Issue of Writ (29 Apr 2015)

Billy Timmins: They are a very proud people. It is a historic constituency which elected the first Taoiseach of this country. It is important to realise also that there is diversity within the constituency. The proud people of Kilkenny have had outstanding sporting achievements. Kilkenny city is the jewel in the crown and it is important to acknowledge the role of the former county manager, Paddy...

Business of Dáil (29 Apr 2015)

Billy Timmins: On a brief point of order, I wonder if by agreement of the House could I and my colleagues have a couple of minutes to contribute to the debate as our party will have a first-time candidate in the constituency?

Business of Dáil (29 Apr 2015)

Billy Timmins: My understanding is the debate is due to start at 1.36 p.m. If we begin early, perhaps I could have a couple of minutes at the end. Two minutes will do.

Business of Dáil (29 Apr 2015)

Billy Timmins: Are we getting two minutes at the end?

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2015)

Billy Timmins: It is very important that the reasons are outlined. The Minister is familiar with the community first responders in Wicklow who work day and night to ensure immediate medical access. They believe they will be putting their necks on the line if the ambulance has to travel on to St. James's Hospital or the Mater instead of to St. Vincent's Hospital. Patient safety may be a funding issue. I...

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2015)

Billy Timmins: It is easy to support this legislation. I like to think that people on this side of the House take a progressive and pragmatic approach to legislation. However, while I support the Bill, it does raise issues. A number of years ago when driving in by Dolphins Barn one Tuesday morning, I saw a nice big yellow sign which promised free GP care for all. I felt a little sick on seeing it...