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Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Jun 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the position in relation to the treatment purchase scheme in view of the fact that they are waiting for six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24482/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Jun 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to respite at a hospital (details supplied) in County Wicklow which will be shut down due to cutbacks; if this decision will be re-examined and the respite service put back in place immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24935/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Jun 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if their request will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24627/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Jun 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the circumstances, the special needs assistant will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24679/09]

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Billy Timmins: It was there for donkey's years.

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Billy Timmins: One of the most important issues here is the creation and maintenance of employment. I welcome the fact that it was raised at the General Council meeting. Our party leader, Deputy Kenny, has taken it up with his EU colleagues. One of the issues mentioned at the Council was the creation of a friendly environment for employment. We are not good at this because we have many rules and...

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Billy Timmins: I welcome the Minister's remarks with respect to external relations issues. I concur with him on his analysis of the guarantees that have been given as it is important to put these issues to bed. In many respects, what Deputy Ó Snodaigh said about the treaty not changing is true. However, surely after these guarantees have been given and the commitment to the protocols made, while the...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (24 Jun 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25339/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Jun 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to persons (details supplied); if they are eligible for Irish passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25421/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25841/09]

Written Answers — Pre-school Services: Pre-school Services (1 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position with respect to the early childhood care and education scheme; the criteria for offering grant assistance; the way this is applied for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26460/09]

Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Perhaps the Minister has changed his view. Many members of the public and of this House believe the Minister's measure is good because there is a public perception that it is a good measure, but it is not a good measure. Satisfying public perception should not be a basis for public policy. The proposal put forward by the Minister targets legitimate users of firearms, rather than criminals....

Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: It is an issue in the regulation of ranges and has nothing to do with the use of small firearms which is a completely different issue.

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (7 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the home improvement scheme for the elderly which was administered by the Health Service Executive but was then to be administered by the county council; her plans to ensure that the necessary improvement works for the elderly are carried out; the reason the HSE are not dealing with these applications in view...

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: I wish to share time with Deputy Breen.

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Fine Gael supports this Bill and welcomes its publication, and welcomes Deputy McGrath's decision to support a "Yes" vote. I also acknowledge the work of my constituency colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Roche, who has worked tirelessly to push the project over the past few months. Self-interest, with some rare exceptions, is the greatest...

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Not even such methods can save Fianna Fáil.

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Or script writers.

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: If Deputy McGrath is happy, we are all happy.

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (8 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the breakdown of the €2.1 million cost into the inquiry involving Leas Cross Nursing Home; and the person who was in receipt of €2.1 million. [28139/09]