Results 421-440 of 5,034 for speaker:Billy Timmins

Morris Tribunal: Statements. (17 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Their approach has been most responsible in trying to get to the truth of the matter and see justice done rather than trying to lay political blame. I am delighted to see the Minister has changed——

Morris Tribunal: Statements. (17 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: ——his approach on this matter.

Morris Tribunal: Statements. (17 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: There is a desire in this country to protect our institutions but very often that desire makes us put our institutions before the welfare of citizens. It is often the case that a Magdalen laundry mindset has been adopted, of not washing the family linen in public. The day is gone when the bad family secrets can be brushed under the carpet. Everything now must be in the open. It means an...

Morris Tribunal: Statements. (17 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: The area north of the Barnsmore gap was an independent republic to a certain degree. The fact that Donegal was isolated from the rest of the country geographically, psychologically, economically and in every other way had a bearing, but it does not necessarily mean that what happened was unique to Donegal or to any profession. I have listened to many commentaries on this affair over recent...

Morris Tribunal: Statements. (17 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: It is like wanting to change the side of the road on which we drive — these matters are slow to change. It is better to get them right than to get them done quickly. Having reviewed the Garda Síochána Bill I have grave reservations about too many people doing the one job. The Minister may give direction and we also have the ombudsman commission and the Garda Commissioner. I am concerned...

Written Answers — General Practitioner Co-operatives: General Practitioner Co-operatives (21 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress to date on introducing an out of hours general practitioner co-operative service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20925/05]

Written Answers — National Cancer Strategy: National Cancer Strategy (21 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she will publish the new cancer strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20924/05]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to renovate Ashford Garda station in County Wicklow; if he has received proposals to demolish the building; if so, the persons from whom; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21317/05]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (21 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in relation to personal alarms for old age pensioners; if, in view of the fact that many old age pensioners find it difficult to pay €80 per year running costs to emergency response, this will be waived and funding allocated to cover it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20697/05]

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (21 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in relation to the €80 million special beef premium penalty that livestock farmers here are facing from an overshoot in the special beef premium application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20690/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (21 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the application for a full-time teaching post for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this will be sanctioned as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20607/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (21 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 542: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the pupil-teacher ratio by school for all the primary schools in County Wicklow. [20993/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (21 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the outcome of an appeal by a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow to the primary staffing appeals board, heard on 14 June 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20994/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (21 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the grounds on which a primary school will receive the services of a concessionary teacher; if she will provide a list of the six primary schools in County Wicklow that have a concessionary teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20995/05]

Written Answers — Air Quality: Air Quality (21 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 579: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with the status of Greystones, County Wicklow, as a smokeless fuel zone; the reason Greystones was not designated in the original round; the proposals for the future with regard to the designation of Greystones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21154/05]

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: The Deputy should have been in Hyde Park in Roscommon.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: When will the proposed alcohol products (control of advertising, sponsorship and marketing practices/sales promotions) Bill be published? Is the Taoiseach, who is a regular attender at Croke Park, concerned that the stadium is slowly turning into the biggest superpub in Ireland? It is important for the Taoiseach to give his view on the matter.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Does the Taoiseach have any concerns about the increased drink culture at Croke Park? He must have noticed it as he has been there a few times this summer.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: The facsimile machine is out of order.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (22 Jun 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which the board of the National Roads Authority is appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21198/05]