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An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2013)

Billy Timmins: In attempting to get my thoughts together on this subject prior to the debate, I discovered several contradictions in my position. One of the reasons I was motivated to contribute today was in order to increase my participation. I suspect that if a survey were conducted among Members, the results would indicate an inverse relationship between length of time spent in the Dáil and...

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2013)

Billy Timmins: I am not holding my breath. However, it may be the case that I would not behave any differently in office from other members of the Government. I say this with all due respect to the Minister, Deputy Phil Hogan, who is one of the more enlightened members of Government and who is unfairly apportioned blame on many occasions for unpopular decisions. I see the Minister smiling; he is engaged...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Abortion Services (25 Jun 2013)

Billy Timmins: 530. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 9 May 2013, if she will provide an update on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30153/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (26 Jun 2013)

Billy Timmins: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding cuts to resource hours for children (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31143/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (26 Jun 2013)

Billy Timmins: 117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to cuts to resource hours for children, in view of the fact that the number of resource teachers and special needs assistants is capped at current levels even though the school going population is set to increase dramatically in the next five years; in view of the vital service provided and needed, if he will reverse...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2013)

Billy Timmins: I cannot support this Bill as it requires me, as per sections 9 and 22(4) to legalise the intentional destruction of unborn human life where there is a real and substantive risk of loss of a woman's life by way of suicide. In other words, if a woman is in such a difficult place that she is contemplating suicide as a result of her pregnancy, this Bill will legalise the direct and intentional...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 401. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will arrange to have the still life work completed by students as part of their leaving certificate examination in art returned to them, similar to arts and crafts works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32284/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding special needs assistants (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32501/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Water Treatment Inspections (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 176. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the new septic tank grant €4,000 if a person sells a house will the new purchaser be entitled to claim the grant for upgrading the septic tank; if there is a time limit on the application and or work . [32538/13]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: Can I speak to the section in general?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: I only wish to speak to the section in general.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: I wanted to speak to the section because I am opposed to it.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: Based on the discussion, the issues I want to raise are pertinent to the section. We have spoken about this Bill giving rise to clarity. I have much sympathy for the Minister, the Minister of State and those in the Department in trying to formulate legislation arising from what I perceive as a flawed judicial decision 21 years ago. Retrospectively we are trying to legislate for something...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: I am speaking about a woman who is 30 weeks pregnant and does not want to go ahead with her pregnancy, with the psychiatrist's assessment indicating that there is a threat to her life based on suicidal intent. The gynaecologist would carry out the process and the unborn child is viable. What happens to that unborn child? As Deputy Creed alluded to, there may be more tragic cases. If a...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: There may be a certification that a woman's life is threatened because of suicidal intent. If a gynaecologist is doubtful about the viability of the foetus and an attempt is made to terminate the pregnancy but the foetus is born damaged but alive, what happens in that instance? I hope such a case never happens but it may. I have heard assurances from the Taoiseach and the Minister about...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: The term has been used. Will the Minister give some clarification on it? Will the Minister address the case of the six minors and the hard cases I outlined, although I hope they will never come about? I do not see anything in the Bill dealing with them. I have spoken to gynaecologists but I do not have any knowledge other than what I have gleaned from evidence and what I have been...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: Yes.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: I will be happy to get an explanation on that on Report Stage.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: The question was why they did not have the treatment here in Ireland.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: I thought this Bill would not lead to a change in practice.