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European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: I raised the issue of climate change. Could a forum be established in Ireland where Palestinians and Israelis could be brought together to agree a Common Position?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to review the free travel scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40665/09]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (11 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41026/09]

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (12 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 38: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs created and lost by the Industrial Development Authority to date in 2009 on a county basis in tabular form; the way in which this compares to the same period in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40977/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41775/09]

Middle East Peace Process. (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will establish an Irish forum on the Israeli and Palestinian conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42164/09]

Middle East Peace Process. (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister for his reply. My motivation for tabling this question is the fact that this is probably the most emotive foreign affairs issue and takes up the most time. In my time in this House, it appears that both sides of the argument are becoming more divisive. I note the Chairman of the Joint Committee of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Michael Woods, is seated behind the Minister. It...

Middle East Peace Process. (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: I agree with the Minister on that matter. Earlier, he mentioned President Obama. In my view, his success or otherwise as President of the United States will be judged by how he does on this matter by the international community. He started with good intentions but he is now coming under pressure internally. He might make no move and could become hamstrung on the issue. Perhaps the Minister...

EU Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: A rare display.

Foreign Conflicts. (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Does the Minister detect an increasing frustration on the part of his EU partners at the slow pace of the improvement in governance in Afghanistan? The recently leaked report contained correspondence from an official at the American Embassy stating that America should not provide any more troops. The British position is that the cudgel should be taken up by the Afghan army. Are we seeing a...

European Union Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: I congratulate Ms Geoghegan-Quinn on her appointment as the new Commissioner. Can the Minister confirm whether Ireland has someone in mind to support for the position of High Representative?

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his most recent visit to Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41866/09]

Written Answers — Seabed Sovereignty Claims: Seabed Sovereignty Claims (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding his submission to the United Nations to extend seabed sovereignty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41865/09]

Written Answers — Global Irish Economic Forum: Global Irish Economic Forum (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the conference for Irish diaspora held at Farmleigh, Dublin, on 18 to 20 September 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42165/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the occupational therapist post for west Wicklow; if this post is vacant; if this post can be filled in order that the persons waiting for this service will be treated; her plans to provide this service until the post is filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42676/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding correspondence from a person (details supplied). [42568/09]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (24 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42866/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43769/09]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (1 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 249 of 3 November 2009, the position regarding the recent proposal to create 1,000 posts in Government Departments for third level graduates; his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44340/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44370/09]