Results 1,021-1,040 of 5,034 for speaker:Billy Timmins

Fisheries Protection. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Is it the case that fishing vessels over 15 m must have the transponder according to the EU regulation? If the Minister cannot clarify this, it is understandable.

Fisheries Protection. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Should all vessels not have the system installed if they have not done so already? If not, could the Minister not go back to his counterparts in the European Union with a view to monitoring those vessels bringing illegal shipments of drugs into the country?

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Defence when he will publish the interdepartmental reports examining all issues relating to Ireland's potential participation in EU battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17095/06]

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Minister answered my last supplementary question in his response. Will he confirm that Ireland has not had discussions with anyone outside, such as the Swedes, Finns or Austrians? Will he reiterate also that he has had no discussions with his British counterpart? I agree with much of the Minister's policy, but on the linchpin of the triple lock I vehemently disagree. I believe he stated...

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: I know he does. On the Minister's comment about the will of the people, I have attended a few public meetings, and my party had its Ard-Fheis over the weekend. I disagree with him, since the will of the people is that we are now mature enough to make our own decisions. The Minister could be very innovative and visionary if he encouraged his Cabinet colleagues to stage a referendum on the...

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: A double lock.

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: What about the Progressive Democrats, Fianna Fáil's partners in Government?

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Some of them.

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: This is the chance.

Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach may be aware that many churches have had to cancel broadcasting services to the public due to requests from the Irish Aviation Authority, perhaps, or ComReg. I ask the Taoiseach to request the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to investigate this issue so the problems may be overcome.

Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Will the Taoiseach say when the broadcasting authority Bill will be published?

Written Answers — Prison Statistics: Prison Statistics (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number and location of prisons here; the number of prison spaces in each of these as of 4 May 2006; the number of prisoners in each of these by prison as of 4 May 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17469/06]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if official recognition will be given to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [17284/06]

Written Answers — Court Cases: Court Cases (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of court actions being taken against her Department with respect to the failure of the State to supply an adequate or suitable education to a person or persons; the outline details of each of these cases; the situation in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17470/06]

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 496: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the micro-chipping of all dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17281/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in relation to access to broadband in Shillelagh, County Wicklow; when same will be available; the person who is responsible for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17649/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in relation to access to broadband in Dunlavin, County Wicklow; when same will be available; the person who is responsible for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17650/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who has applied for residency; and if same will be dealt with as a matter of urgency. [17603/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to the payment of stamp duty by GAA clubs particularly as they pay 21 percent VAT on materials for use in the development of pitches and so on; if in view of the cost of these developments or improvements and as the clubs are run on a voluntary basis with huge efforts to fundraise at a local level and in many areas the...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (16 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 133: To ask the Taoiseach the European Directives that have to be implemented by his Department; when these directives were first issued; the timeframe for their implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18448/06]