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Passport Applications. (30 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: It is on the legality of airlines requesting passports.

Passport Applications. (30 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: The Minister is very hard on me. I am like Patrick Kavanagh in that I knew at the time I was writing it. To see it on paper-----

Passport Applications. (30 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: How many passport machines are there nationally? Did the Minister seek any agreement with our EU colleagues such that the life of existing passports of Irish citizens could be extended so those citizens could travel within the European Union? What is the position on airlines requesting passports for travel to Britain? While I agree with the Minister that the passport office has provided an...

Passport Applications. (30 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: When did the review commence?

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (30 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of posts unfilled in his Department due to the recruitment embargo; the sections they are in; the number in Dublin; the number in decentralised locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13239/10]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (30 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide details of his visit to the United States of America for St. Patrick's Day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13240/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the case of persons (details supplied) in County Carlow; if same will be examined and amended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13809/10]

European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: I want to take up a few points raised by Deputy Kenny, in particular his final point as regards the agriculture and food industry. This is where we have a competitive advantage. We can provide a unique product and during the Celtic tiger years agriculture was often seen to be backstage. However, it is something we need to work on. Ireland has a unique environment for the production of...

European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: They will be out of office by then.

European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: If the Minister wants to make a few remarks, we are agreeable.

European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: On the question of Ireland entering the Schengen Agreement and having a free travel area, is this feasible and what is the approach of the British to it?

European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: I seek a comment from the Minister on four brief issues. I welcome the fact that he is committed to considering the travel arrangement. That is a welcome development and although I do not know how it will work out in the end, it is important. I urge the Minister to consider the issue I raised earlier about the job opportunities in Germany and to which Deputy Kenny referred. I realise...

European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: The purpose of my question was that, across the House, we should adopt it as a positive concept rather than an export or problem concept.

Written Answers — Cultural Ambassador: Cultural Ambassador (31 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the role an ambassador (details supplied) will play in the USA; the remit of his position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13241/10]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (31 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14137/10]

Written Answers — National Carer's Strategy: National Carer's Strategy (20 Apr 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans for carers following the decision not to publish the National Carer's Strategy [15476/10]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (20 Apr 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Finance when the National Lottery was established; the reason it was established; the amount of funding collected in 2008 and 2009; the way this funding was allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14635/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the waiting time for an ophthalmology appointment (details supplied); her plans to rectify the situation so that appointments are available to children as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15025/10]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Apr 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an assessment of need under the Disability Act in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the assessment of need pointing out the severe difficulties, this person needs to have the above services provided as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the orthodontic waiting time for students in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15580/10]