Results 2,081-2,100 of 5,034 for speaker:Billy Timmins
- International Crises. (1 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: President Mbeki of South Africa led a SADC delegation to assist in drafting a new constitution for Zimbabwe, one of the components of which dealt with elections. It was provided that if there was not an outright winner within 21 days of an election, a run-off would be held. Does the Minister of State agree what happened in Zimbabwe is a complete sham? I welcome the decision of neighbouring...
- International Crises. (1 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: It needs to be strengthened.
- International Crises. (1 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: The Minister of State correctly mentioned that one of the weaknesses of the UN policy on elections is members must request international observers. Zimbabwe has signed up to that policy on the conduct of elections. It is an issue because countries are concerned it may impinge on their sovereignty. Does the Minister of State agree Ireland can play a lead role in strengthening the policy?...
- International Crises. (1 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: I did not want to mention that because reputations travel far and wide.
- Human Rights Issues. (1 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Does the Minister of State agree that if the Chinese authorities entered into meaningful dialogue with the Tibetan representatives and with a clear indication of the direction of such talks and a clear remit, it would certainly assist the Government in coming to a decision whether it would attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games?
- United Nations Reform. (1 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Like the HSE.
- Overseas Development Aid. (1 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Fine Gael strongly supports the Irish Aid programme. However, it is incumbent upon us to ensure that we obtain value for money. As I pointed out at yesterday's meeting of the Sub-Committee on Overseas Development, at which Mr. Niall Mellon delivered a presentation, I have concerns in this regard not because of what I know, but because of what I do not know. Not only public representatives...
- Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: More people are dying in them.
- Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Did Deputy Gormley use a carrier pigeon?
- Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Sort out those transfers.
- Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Since he became Taoiseach.
- Order of Business (8 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: I wish the former Minister well in his new appointment and wish the new Minister well. The Tánaiste will be aware her new boss had a hand in discussions with the Burmese junta when Ireland held the EU Presidency. Will the Taoiseach use the contacts he has to ensure the Irish aid agencies trying to get into Burma get visa waivers?
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to an application from a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if same will be dealt with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17167/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to services for a person (details supplied); if there are respite services available for people in this position; if there are houses where they could go and be supervised for a week's respite but where they would have the necessary supervision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17179/08]
- Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (8 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who is waiting for a hip replacement; if they will have the procedure as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17275/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if they will be seen as matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18014/08]
- Written Answers — : (8 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; if home help will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17772/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Reports: Arts Reports (13 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he will publish and act on the Arts in Education Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18487/08]
- Written Answers — Community Welfare Service: Community Welfare Service (14 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the discussions that have taken place between herself and the Health Service Executive in relation to the moving of community welfare officers to her Department; the number of meetings that have taken place; the persons who attended these meetings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18715/08]
- Written Answers — Community Welfare Service: Community Welfare Service (14 May 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the work undertaken between herself and the Health Service Executive to define the role of the community welfare officer if they move to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18716/08]