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Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: I am disappointed by the Minister's response. If, as the Government purports, this legislation is progressive about saving women's lives, surely we should be able to see its outcomes.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (16 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 168. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding a passport application in respect of a person (details supplied); if he will expedite the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35435/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (16 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 333. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school extension application (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34462/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Post-Leaving Certificate Courses (16 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 346. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the non EU student fee could be waived in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34662/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Carers Strategy Status (16 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 527. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding carers. [34712/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (16 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 705. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a ban on fracking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34455/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Referendum on Marriage Equality (16 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 857. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a referendum to provide for marriage equality in the Irish Constitution (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34286/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 1056. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding mental health reform (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34422/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Report (16 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 1057. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the mental health report, A Vision for Change; the steps he has taken to implement the holistic service propounded in this report in 2012/13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34423/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Report (16 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 1060. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the Inspector of Mental Health Services that found that mental health services were stagnant and perhaps have slipped backwards in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34426/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 1058. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding emergency beds for children and teenagers who need emergency in-patient treatment in psychiatric hospitals; the number of beds available in County Wicklow and the east Carlow area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34424/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 1059. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding waiting times for children and teenagers who need emergency psychiatric assessment in County Wicklow and the east Carlow area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34425/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (18 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 44. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he is taking to maximise the use of State exhibits and exhibitions currently held in storage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (18 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 373. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the threats to class sizes in primary schools and further cuts to primary education, vital services which need to be protected (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38105/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 1132. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an Act to end sex trafficking and prostitution in 2013 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38783/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children's Rights Referendum (18 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 1240. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the outcome of the children's referendum; if the challenge thereto has been heard in the Supreme Court yet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36995/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (19 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 14. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she will take to address the availability and affordability of regulated childcare services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38839/13]

Other Questions: Live Exports (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister for his reply. I accept the need for Ireland to have higher standards than other EU countries. In view of that, what assistance, if any, does his Department provide to private enterprises that are trying to operate these vessels? He mentioned that nine vessels have sought approval, but could he tell me how many vessels are operational at the moment? If he does not...

Other Questions: Live Exports (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: I note the Minister said in the past that exploiting market access is an issue for the industry, not the Department. I am aware, as is he, that Bord Bia is there to assist in the marketing of Irish produce. I do not expect that we will be exporting cattle to the US any time soon but I note, and I stand to be corrected, that there is only one person from Bord Bia based in the US. Will the...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: I refer to a two-part issue which was raised last week by my colleague, Deputy Denis Naughten, in respect of secondary legislation and section 22 of the Finance Act 2012. This concerns the employment investment incentive scheme which awaits approval by the EU Commission. How does this scheme, which has an impact for 230,000 SMEs in this country, stand? In the past the mid-Leinster region...