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National Security Committee. (27 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: As Members will be aware, Ireland, as a neutral country, is not part of any common defence pact and there are no plans to change that position in the immediate future. While I do not intend to overstate the position, does the Taoiseach agree that if the interdepartmental group were to examine the attacks of 11 September 2001, it would immediately ascertain that we could do nothing in the...

Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach will be aware that there is an international conference currently taking place on banning cluster munitions. The Government has given a commitment to bring forward legislation in the next nine months that bans the use of cluster munitions. Could the Taoiseach arrange for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to come into the House tonight or tomorrow to outline the Government's...

Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: I do not know the story. His predecessor was disingenuous.

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (27 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 138: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he considered the time frame appropriate between the advertisement for registration of postal votes for the Lisbon reform referendum and the deadline for such registrations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20894/08]

Written Answers — Palliative Care: Palliative Care (27 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the specialist palliative care nursing service in Wicklow community care which has been withdrawn; if she will intervene and reinstate the service; the reason this service has been withdrawn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21200/08]

Written Answers — Palliative Care: Palliative Care (27 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the application from a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow for two morphine pumps for their practice for ongoing patient care; if same will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21201/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (27 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assurances the Irish Government will give not to compromise in the treaty negotiations taking place at the Dublin Diplomatic Conference on Cluster Munitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20590/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (27 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a situation (details supplied); the action he will take to address the concerns outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21190/08]

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: Will Taoiseach advise the House if any Government member or representative will attend the opening ceremony of the Olympics?

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: We are very supportive of the concept of a Garda reserve, notwithstanding the fact that it has not worked out, particularly in view of the fact that a divide has grown up between the community and the gardaí in recent years because people do not know their local gardaí. The concept of a reserve Garda force is welcome, but only if it is operated correctly. I assume reservists train in...

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: My remarks referred to the concept.

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: The necessary resources are not provided and trainees have to stay in bed and breakfast accommodation. The Minister does not remember that correctly.

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: The Minister's memory is not clear today.

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: It is not often the Minister is found not to have a good memory.

Garda Complaints Procedures. (28 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: I note the question concerns crowd control. It is regrettable that important Garda resources are used for many of these incidents that have occurred throughout the country on a planned basis. I refer to Bellanaboy, as mentioned by Deputy Ó Snodaigh, and protests in Shannon. Policing these incidents involves a considerable cost for the Garda. Has the Minister any plans to bring forward...

Garda Complaints Procedures. (28 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: They are all publicity stunts and the public is paying for it.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: I wish to share time with Deputy Leo Varadkar.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: I welcome the report of the Constituency Commission and compliment those who carried out the good work. I only regret we are not here to implement the legislation changing the constituency boundaries. In all my time in the House, I have never heard such self-serving speeches, particularly from the Government side and including Ministers. I put it down to the signal the Taoiseach sent out...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: I look forward to the Deputy's submission. There will always be division. I will pre-empt his contribution by including him with those who make self-serving speeches based on that action. I am sorry I will not be present when the constitutional expert, Deputy Finian McGrath, contributes. I hope he is more expert than he was last week when he misinterpreted the Constitution. A commission...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Billy Timmins: I refer to Article 16.2.2° of the Constitution, which refers to representation by Deputies of not fewer than 20,000 people and not more than 30,000. Section 6 of the Electoral Act provides that the commission, when examining boundary changes, should ensure the number of Members of the Dáil shall not be fewer than 164 and not more than 168. According to the last census, the population is...