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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Household Benefits Scheme (24 Oct 2013)

Billy Timmins: 137. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if in view of the hardship and fear that the abolition of the telephone rental allowance is causing, if same will be reinstated as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45432/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 Oct 2013)

Billy Timmins: 231. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45336/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (24 Oct 2013)

Billy Timmins: 248. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the medical card income limit for the over 70s in budget 2014; the reason the income limit is not €1,000 for a couple; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45436/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (24 Oct 2013)

Billy Timmins: 247. To ask the Minister for Health if, in view of the hardship and distress that the announced increase in prescription charges for medical card holders is causing, if the monthly charge will be capped at €10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45433/13]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Oct 2013)

Billy Timmins: When speaking on this legislation last night, I made two points. The first was that the welfare budget should protect the vulnerable but should also encourage people to return to employment. Many of the measures outlined by Deputy Naughten assisted people who employed people. Consequently, these measures helped to maintain and create jobs. One difficulty being experienced in Ireland at...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (5 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 338. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding plans to cut the assignment of visiting teachers for blind children in mainstream primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46812/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (5 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 794. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a visa stamp 3 application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46465/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (5 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 827. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the format that the resumed Garda recruitment will entail; when it will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46994/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Pension Provisions (5 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 835. To ask the Minister for Defence if four years full-time service in the Army will count towards pension entitlements in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45739/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Banking Sector (6 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding Irish Nationwide Building Society which was transferred to the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47388/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Assessments (7 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding payment of over valuation of a property in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow [47476/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: The anti-social democrats.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: I acknowledge the Government has brought forward some measures, and albeit some ones in the past couple of months. There is a kind of inverse relationship between the length of time one has been here and the amount of time one speaks which would indicate that the longer one is here, the more one realises speaking in the Chamber is futile. In fairness to him, Deputy Durkan is probably one of...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: Give me a bit of speaking time. I am not looking for a trip to Australia.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: The EirGrid Bill is No. 68 in section C. The Tánaiste stated that the Bill would be published next year. This is a very contentious issue and, in fairness, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has produced a briefing document on energy infrastructure. Could the Government put aside some time to debate this issue in advance of the legislation because it is a...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions (13 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for the Topical Issue matter. I also thank the Minister for attending the House. At a time when we are increasingly sceptical of the media, I acknowledge the role of local radio in this regard, including East Coast FM, which is my local station. This morning I listened to the Clem Ryan Show on Kfm Radio in Kildare, and he approached...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions (13 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister for his reply. A message seems to have gone out from the Government that it is supportive of a replacement credit union in Newbridge. That demand may be coming from the public - I do not know - but it is important that we know where the Government stands on this, so that false hope is not built up. Does the Minister know what will be done with the building? Do we...

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: I wish to share time with Deputy Terence Flanagan.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: Aside from the legislation itself, one point has struck me as being extraordinary in the Chamber today. I am surprised by it because while this legislation on the surface appears to be draconian in many respects, certain aspects of the medical card regime have improved over recent years. I refer to the lack of Government speakers on the issue. While Members on this side are always arguing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (13 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 13. To ask the Minister for Health if a workable system for the management of the health services budget is in place, as recommended in the Odgen report. [42414/13]