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Written Answers — Student Support Schemes: Student Support Schemes (13 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if a personal assistant will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35650/09]

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: They were slow out of the traps.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: The Ceann Comhairle called me.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I wish the Ceann Comhairle well. To confirm my understanding, are Members called on the Order of Business as they indicated?

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Ceann Comhairle.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I would like to be brief, unlike some of the other Members.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I advise the Ceann Comhairle not to be intimidated by Deputy Stagg.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach will be aware that an Irish citizen, Mr. Michael Dwyer was shot in unusual circumstances in Santa Cruz in Bolivia in April. Does the Taoiseach agree that the family is at least entitled to the truth surrounding the circumstances of Mr. Dwyer's death? Will he and the Minister for Foreign Affairs use their influence with a view to establishing an independent international...

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to visa applications from persons from the Philippines to visit Ireland; the length of time it takes to process such visas in the Philippines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36187/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to illness benefit when applying for the special rate of maintenance for third level grant applications; if this will be included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36188/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (15 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position in relation to rent allowance; the limits for a couple in receipt of social welfare with no children; the amount they can be allocated; the amount for a single person with no children in receipt of social welfare; the criteria for a single person to rent accommodation and for the Health Service Executive to pay the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 227: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the new local government charge for second homes in the case of a person who has been left the family home in which a family member has the right to live for his or her lifetime, so the person cannot enter the house or rent it to anyone in view of the fact that the family member is...

Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I was in possession. I wish to share the remainder of the time with Deputy Breen.

Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I extend my sympathy to Deputy Deenihan on the passing of his mother. Accordingly, he is not available for the remainder of this debate. This is a simple Bill and, in many respects, unnecessary. However, Fine Gael supports the concept of it. I realise the Minister in a pragmatic gesture of co-operation decided with his Green colleagues to bring forward this legislation. There are two main...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if financial assistance will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36911/09]

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (21 Oct 2009)

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

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (21 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Fine Gael welcomes the publication of this Bill and the debate thereon. We support it wholeheartedly. Having listened to the Minister's contribution, I can understand how the public finds it so difficult to engage with EU issues. So many of the issues are technical, but my saying so is no reflection on the Minister. The European Union Bill 2009 fulfils the requirement to give domestic...

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (21 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: That would be subject to a freedom of information request. Lessons can be learned from the first Lisbon referendum campaign. We should have learned them from the Nice referendum campaigns. Many people had legitimate concerns. Nevertheless, it is probable that more people - although not the largest percentage - voted for the Lisbon treaty than any other EU treaty. All of the political...

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (21 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: The citizens' initiative must be made simple. It appears to me that it will be difficult for it to achieve a simple measure. I am glad to see the Minister intends to work on it. Many objections to the Lisbon treaty were legitimate and based on real concerns. Others were based on misconceptions about neutrality, social and ethical issues and loss of control. Those arguments have been made...