Results 2,401-2,420 of 5,034 for speaker:Billy Timmins
- Diplomatic Representation. (5 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: And its manifesto.
- Diplomatic Representation. (5 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: A few years ago Bord Bia had only one member of its organisation based in the United States, which I thought was outrageous. The Minister mentioned there are only 29 staff in the US. Am I correct on that?
- Diplomatic Representation. (5 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: That is 29 staff.
- Diplomatic Representation. (5 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: The Minister has 1,500 or 1,600 staff in the Department of Foreign Affairs and he should reappraise how they are allocated. In view of the connections and the volume of trade between the two countries, the staff in the US should be strengthened. I acknowledge this point is not directly related, but with the new regime we should push to deal with the difficulty of the undocumented Irish....
- Foreign Conflicts. (5 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: I compliment Sir John Holmes on the very stark presentation he gave to the Security Council. I believe we all support what he said. In areas of conflict we often talk about confidence-building measures. In the Middle East the only solution is the two-state solution, the return of the refugees, a return to the pre-1967 borders and the demolition of the settlements that have been created...
- Written Answers — International Conventions: International Conventions (5 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation with respect to proposals to extend the seabed sovereignty of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38462/08]
- Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (5 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the European elections due in June 2009 will take place under the terms of the Nice treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38567/08]
- Written Answers — International Conventions: International Conventions (5 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation with respect to discussions to extend the seabed sovereignty of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38569/08]
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (11 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the role the National Standards Authority of Ireland has in respect of companies or individuals who register with the Private Security Authority; if a charge is involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39227/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) will be seen by an orthodontist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39297/08]
- Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (11 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to change the Air Navigation and Transport Acts as outlined in a newspaper article (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39191/08]
- Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (11 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the policy changes which have taken place or are proposed to take place as outlined in a newspaper article (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39192/08]
- Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (11 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation with respect to the promotion of alcohol at discos or in public houses; the restrictions placed on it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39225/08]
- Written Answers — Private Security Authority: Private Security Authority (11 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the requirements necessary to register with the Private Security Authority; the cost of same; if it is obligatory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39226/08]
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a visa will be granted to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39298/08]
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (11 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the policy changes which have taken place or are proposed to take place as outlined in a newspaper article (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39190/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (11 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will deal with an appeal (details supplied) due to certain hardships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39884/08]
- Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (11 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 567: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on correspondence in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39299/08]
- Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (11 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: Question 596: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will examine the feasibility of requesting the school transport facility to collect children at a location (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39228/08]
- Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)
Billy Timmins: That is bad form.