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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 152. To ask the Minister for Health since when the primary percutaneous coronary intervention, PPCI, unit at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, no longer deals with emergency patients; if this centre is still in operation; the implications of the policy change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43514/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Debt Restructuring (18 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 185. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the sale of mortgages (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44205/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (18 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 499. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he plans to hand over the responsibility of the public water supply that serves commercial and farm enterprises; if so, the projected charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43893/14]

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: It was depressing to listen to some of the contributions prior to Deputy Denis Naughten. The Irish Water board members should resign and, if not, should be sacked. The Minister did not mention the board although he mentioned at the press conference afterwards that new positions will be advertised tomorrow. The board, which should ensure policy is carried out notwithstanding that the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (19 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 170. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received an application from Wicklow County Council seeking permission to purchase housing stock for public use in Arklow in view of the fact there is a difficulty with new build; the position regarding the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44461/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (19 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 174. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the process that the sewerage scheme for Arklow, Count Wicklow went through; if such delays will be avoided in the future; if a new application will be lodged under infrastructural legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44491/14]

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: I wish to signal that I propose to submit an amendment on Report Stage in relation to the inclusion of towns in this initiative. I tabled an amendment to last year's Finance Bill in regard to the inclusion of the town of Bray on the basis that there are far more properties in Bray town than in Kilkenny or Galway city. In my opinion, Bray town should have been selected before those two...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: On 21 October, the Minister for Finance stated he was looking forward to the fiscal assessment report. Statements were held in the House at the time, and the matter is No. 48 on the Order Paper. Will the Taoiseach put time aside as soon as possible for these statements to be resumed? 5 o’clock That report now questions the expenditure figures outlined in the comprehensive...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: Just briefly-----

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: I do not disagree with the Taoiseach, but the report questions the basis of some of the projected expenditure and revenue figures. That is a worrying development.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: I do not disagree with what the Taoiseach has said, but that is an issue that needs to be addressed.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Child Care Education (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 306. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the budget and poor pay and conditions of child care workers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45085/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 327. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding medical card applications in respect of persons (details supplied) [44939/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 475. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school development project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if a site has been purchased; if a planning application has been made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45302/14]

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: I concur with most of the contributions made so far. I have an ideological difficulty with the concept of an inheritance tax. Recently, I read an historical document about a landed estate that ceased to exist during the early part of the last century because of the payment of debt duties. No less than other Deputies, I get around quite a bit. I have never met anyone who likes paying tax....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (26 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 154. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the water charge rate for households in Arklow, County Wicklow, and similar towns will be reduced by 50%, in view of the fact that there is not a sewerage treatment plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45503/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: Central Bank (26 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Chairman for permitting me to contribute. I followed Professor Honohan's contribution on the monitor. To take up Deputy Rabbitte's last point, I made a note on foot of it to the effect that this is an easy touch for tax revenue. There has been a sense of hypocrisy at the core of all Government policy on housing in recent years. I refer to the non-essential costs associated...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: Central Bank (26 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: I will drop in a copy after the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: Central Bank (26 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Governor.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (27 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45652/14]