Results 2,421-2,440 of 5,034 for speaker:Billy Timmins

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. He is stepping outside his terms of reference.

Official Engagements. (12 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: In my view the most important foreign visit the Taoiseach will make before the end of the year is to the General Council meeting in Brussels in December. Will the Taoiseach consider breaking with precedent and come to the House before he goes to that meeting to outline what proposals he intends to put to his fellow prime ministers? One of the shortcomings of this House's dealings with...

Official Engagements. (12 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: Will the Taoiseach consider coming to the House with his proposals beforehand?

Official Engagements. (12 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach knows what I am asking.

Official Engagements. (12 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: Does he not think it would be more helpful if we heard from the Taoiseach in this House rather than hear from Brussels, when something is a fait accompli? We should have an input into the way forward.

Official Engagements. (12 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: One of the strong feelings is that we should discuss things before Government Ministers go abroad.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (12 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a person who is having problems with hooligans trespassing in their garden and are anxious to have a closed circuit television installed in their yard for safety reasons; and if there are grants available to assist with the cost involved. [40114/08]

Written Answers — Prison Visiting Committees: Prison Visiting Committees (13 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the changes he proposes to make to arrangements in respect of prison visiting committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40271/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (13 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation with respect to interviews (details supplied); the reason the applicants have received no result to date; when they will receive the result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40443/08]

Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (18 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: I understand Deputy Higgins's position and it is very honourable. With the passing of time such an amendment may not be necessary. It is important to remember that regarding cluster munitions or other weapons, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and if the weapon is used in a defensive position it can be quite productive and progressive. Taking on board the point the Minister has made...

Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (18 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister for accepting my proposals. Amendment No. 10 is straightforward. The Minister deals with my amendment No. 11 in amendment No. 12. This makes sense. If someone was caught illegally dumping, that person would have to pay the costs involved. Therefore, it makes sense that costs involved with illegal munitions would also be imposed on those involved. I thank the...

Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (18 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: I move amendment No. 13: In page 12, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following: "20.—(1) The Minister shall by regulations establish and publish a register of persons outside of Ireland which trade in cluster munitions, to be known as the Register of Prohibited Investment in Cluster Munitions. (2) The Minister shall by regulations provide for persons to be placed on and withdrawn...

Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (18 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: I congratulate the Minister and the Department on bringing forward this legislation. My only regret is that the Minister's predecessor did not accept our Bill as we could have had it in place before the convention, but perhaps that magnanimous gesture might not have tied in with his personality. I am sure this Minister would have.

Written Answers — International Summits: International Summits (18 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a youth delegate will be included in the Irish delegation to the 2009 United Nations General Assembly from the National Youth Council of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41188/08]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (19 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation with respect to Belarusian children visiting here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41733/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (19 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the pilot micro electricity programme by Sustainable Energy Ireland will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41922/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (19 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when a scheme will be put in place to allow payment for micro electricity connected to the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41924/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (19 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the timeframe for the implementation of the REFIT tariff for photovoltaic and for micro wind generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41925/08]

Special Report on New EU Legislation: Statements. (20 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: I commend the Chairman of the joint committee, Deputy Perry, and his Vice Chairman, Deputy Connick, on this report. I do not envy those who serve on the committee their membership of it. The language, terminology and abbreviations and sheer bulk of information in EU directives are extremely offputting. I commend the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, on his excellent work in the area of...

Special Report on New EU Legislation: Statements. (20 Nov 2008)

Billy Timmins: The Joint Committee on European Scrutiny must be empowered to require that the Minister take on board a formal opinion from the committee. I would not go so far as to suggest the Minister should be bound by such requirement as I do not agree with a mandated system. However, I believe he-she should return to the committee, if he-she chooses not to take on board such opinion, and explain the...