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Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The definition of trade in cluster munitions is deliberately wide in order to encompass all forms of activity that may be associated with the use, design, possession, procurement, transit or trade in cluster munitions. The definition states: "trade in cluster munitions means development, design, production, purchase, sale, supply, procurement, import,...

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: You could do with him back.

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Very quickly I must say.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the home care grant for the west Wicklow area and the Wicklow area; if funding will be provided as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13136/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the specialist palliative care specialist nursing service in Wicklow Community Care, which has been withdrawn; if same will be provided as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13137/08]

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: The Ceann Comhairle was very lenient with Deputy Sheahan.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach alluded to the Cluster Munitions Bill. His colleague and namesake, the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, stated that he did not want to divide the House on the issue. I agree with him but it is within his power to decide not to divide the House.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I ask the Taoiseach to reconsider accepting our Bill before 8.30 p.m. The Government has received the kudos for banning investment of the pension fund into cluster munitions although it is not part of the motion.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I admire the Government spin doctors for getting the message out there. I am sure the Taoiseach will reconsider before 8.30 p.m.

European Council Meetings: Statements (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I join my party leader in congratulating the Taoiseach on his excellent work overseas on Ireland's behalf and on the standing he has achieved in Europe, which has been to this country's benefit in recent years. I also congratulate him on raising the issue pertaining to the WTO. He realises the Irish beef industry considers itself to be under threat and it is important to outline the...

European Council Meetings: Statements (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I wish to reiterate some of the issues raised during Question Time. With regard to the Olympic Games in China, I am sure the Minister is coming under pressure from some sources and I hope he will hold the line as he has done. We should issue an invitation to the Dalai Lama to visit Ireland. When he visits London in May, I understand he will meet the British Prime Minister. Is a visit here...

European Council Meetings: Statements (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: The Labour spokesperson is very flexible.

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I will follow the example set by my constituency colleague, Deputy Doyle, and take poetic licence with King Lear: "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is, To have a patronising Government". I will not embarrass the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Michael Kitt, by quoting from his speech during the Private Members' Bill on landmines when he was in opposition....

Written Answers — Trade Statistics: Trade Statistics (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 100: To ask the Taoiseach the balance of trade between Ireland and China, Burma, Pakistan, India, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Chad, Congo, Egypt, Saudi-Arabia and Iran for the years 2000 to 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13615/08]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 106: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the national reserve pension fund has funds invested in companies that manufacture cluster munitions or components for such munitions; if so, the figure for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13616/08]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the impact the shortfall in tax revenues will have for his spending plans in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13617/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to upgrade or increase the capacity of the children's hospital at Tallaght; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13621/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic relations Ireland has with Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13618/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic contact Ireland has had with Zimbabwe in 2008; if he will use his contacts in the Southern African development community to express concern regarding the situation in Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13619/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the response of the Chinese Ambassador to his expression of concern regarding the situation in Tibet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13620/08]