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Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)

Billy Timmins: I have so much to cover. We may need to reform the Dáil again. The committee system must be able to hold the Government to account. Committees cannot be the arm of a Minister of a Department but until such a time as we change the mindset in that area we will not have change. The most important recommendation in the report concerned the concept of corruption in office. The report refers to...

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)

Billy Timmins: -----there must be a system of checks and balances because the position is only as good as the individual in it, and the body must keep a hold on that individual, so to speak. The most important aspect to arise out of this report is the need to have a public interest body to which confidential information can be given and that will have teeth, and that those of us in this House should examine...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (29 Mar 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the future of a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17492/12]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (29 Mar 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the possible increase in third level fees (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17491/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Apr 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 555: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18293/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Apr 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 608: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a scheme to assist persons who were self employed and who now find that they do not qualify for jobseeker's benefit; what has been put in place to assess these persons to qualify for benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18821/12]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (18 Apr 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 687: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will re-examine the position regarding a community employment scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19466/12]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (18 Apr 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 688: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a community employment scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19476/12]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (18 Apr 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 689: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding redundancy payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; if payment will be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19477/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (18 Apr 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 832: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position in relation to the household charge and long term leases of more than 20 years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18291/12]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (18 Apr 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 1092: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the Coillte Peoples Millennium Forest (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18195/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 1391: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19532/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (24 Apr 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20338/12]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (24 Apr 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 769: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a wheelchair in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20624/12]

Written Answers — Job Protection: Job Protection (1 May 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding a company (details supplied) and its intention to move jobs out of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21190/12]

Emergency Services (2 May 2012)

Billy Timmins: I wish to share time with Deputy Andrew Doyle.

Emergency Services (2 May 2012)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this very important issue. Although I do not purport to speak on behalf of Deputy Doyle, I know he is aware of and supportive of this issue, as he has been over a number of years. I have not spoken on any issue that is more important than this in my time in the Dáil, and I have grave concerns about this project. I acknowledge and recognise the...

Emergency Services (2 May 2012)

Billy Timmins: When Fine Gael was in opposition, we moved a good samaritan Bill on two occasions. The previous Government followed a recommendation from the Law Reform Commission integrated into a Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill which was passed by this Dáil. Its purpose is to give a defence to an action for an individual who assists someone else in good faith and who, whether through omission...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 May 2012)

Billy Timmins: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22457/12]

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Billy Timmins: I broadly welcome this legislation. There are two categories of donations, the first of which is from those who have a desire to contribute to the democratic system. It normally manifests itself in small donations from family or friends. The second category is corporate donations to political parties, which are for influence or access. I spoke to a member of the Fianna Fáil Party in the...