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Company Closures. (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: The Minister clearly stated that he was unhappy with the slow pace and that he would like to see things hurried up. As Minister he can amend the legislation. Does he believe the legislation is serving unsecured creditors in a correct and fair manner if, three years later, they have still not been paid for goods and services they supplied to a company of which the Government was a major...

Company Closures. (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: The Minister does not know the figure or when the money will be paid.

Company Closures. (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: We are no further on than three years ago.

Written Answers — Company Liquidation: Company Liquidation (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the liquidator appointed to IFI will complete the liquidation process; the terms of reference or job description for this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25444/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 405: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the orthodontic needs of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this person will be seen again by the dentist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25409/05]

Written Answers — Public Service Obligation Charges: Public Service Obligation Charges (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 584: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the purpose of the public service obligation charge on ESB bills; the rates of the domestic and commercial charges at 1 September 2005; the charge at 1 September 1997; the amount of funding which has been collected under this charge for the years 1998 to 2004 inclusive; the use to which this funding is put; and...

Written Answers — Extradition Treaties: Extradition Treaties (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 620: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has with his Colombian counterpart between January 2005 and 31 July 2005 with respect to an extradition treaty between the two countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25757/05]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 900: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if breeding rams that were scrapie-monitored prior to September 2005 qualify for grant assistance; if not, if she will include such applications in the scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25748/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 907: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in relation to the draft regulations designed to transpose EU directive 2004-28-EU into Irish law; in view of the draconian nature of the interpretation by the Department of this directive, her plans to change the regulation in order that qualified persons other than vets are able to prescribe the LM range of animal...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 1014: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position with regard to the application for visas for persons (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the circumstances, visas will be issued as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25408/05]

Written Answers — Colombia Three: Colombia Three (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 1036: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the discussions he had with his Colombian counterpart between January 2005 and 31 July 2005 with respect to an extradition treaty between the two countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25704/05]

Written Answers — Colombia Three: Colombia Three (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 1037: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the discussions he had with the Department of Foreign Affairs between January 2005 and 31 July 2005 with respect to establishing an extradition treaty between this country and Colombia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25705/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 1068: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in respect of an application for travel documentation for a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this can be dealt with as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25966/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 1069: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for a visa by a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this can be dealt with as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25967/05]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (28 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 1410: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 329 of 15 June 2005, the adjustment which was made to the boundary of the special area of conservation; if he will report on the scientific evidence which was supplied in support of this; the reason the request was made (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the...

Order of Business. (29 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: When will the Government bring forward legislation to permit Irish military personnel to train abroad, as referred to by the Minister for Defence during the summer? The sad passing of Mr. Hamilton reminds me that there is a report on sudden cardiac arrest commissioned by the Minister for Health and Children. When will this be published?

Order of Business. (29 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Are there any proposals for this area?

Defence Forces Inquiry. (29 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will initiate an inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied) in Lebanon in February 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26046/05]

Defence Forces Inquiry. (29 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: I join the Minister in expressing sympathy to the family of the late Private Kevin Barrett. This is a tragic case and I warn the Minister that at the meeting Mrs. Barrett will express grave dissatisfaction at the way she was treated. The way this woman and her family were treated is nothing short of scandalous. I am not sure where the blame lies but this side of the House wants the Minister...

Defence Forces Inquiry. (29 Sep 2005)

Billy Timmins: The Minister is correct in stating that several inquiries have taken place. I understand the family did not receive results of any of these inquiries except the coroner's report. The family did not get the result of the main UN inquiry. The legal team sought the result of that inquiry and did not obtain it. The Minister stated that no inquiry came to a conclusion on the cause of death but I...