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Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his Department's targets for improving pension coverage for part-time workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31841/06]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (10 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had a request or application for funding for the development or restoration of Greystones Harbour, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31869/06]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (10 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the input or interest he has in the restoration or development of Greystones Harbour, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31870/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (10 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in relation to people who need help with new ideas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31664/06]

Overseas Missions: Motion. (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: I wish to share my time with Deputy Coveney.

Overseas Missions: Motion. (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Fine Gael supports this motion and the deployment of a contingent of the Defence Forces to Lebanon on service with the United Nations interim force. Ireland has a long and distinguished record of service both with the UN and in Lebanon and we should play a role in underpinning stability and supporting the ceasefire in the region. Originally, UNIFIL was created by the UN Security Council in...

Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that State funding for county enterprise boards is sufficient for them to carry out their remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31937/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage of green field foreign direct investment which has attracted to the Border Midland Western region in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31938/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation regarding the purchase of a site for a new Garda station at Greystones, County Wicklow. [32357/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the Garda station at Ashford, County Wicklow; if there are negotiations ongoing to dispose of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32358/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces including personnel in training. [32356/06]

Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence the role Irish troops will play in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32434/06]

Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: The troops will be leaving around 31 October. Does the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, plan to visit the troops before Christmas or will he visit the observers already out there before the troops are deployed? The Minister will be aware that this additional commitment, which we in the Fine Gael Party support, will place additional strain on resources. Does he plan to increase the...

Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Minister was lightly armed in that case, perhaps even still unarmed.

Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Has the Minister plans to increase the overseas allowance? He may have indicated at a recent conference that he would examine this matter. A number of memorials were erected in honour of Irish troops who lost their lives in Lebanon. If a new contingent goes to the region, could it determine whether they need to be repaired or replaced?

Defence Forces Ombudsman. (12 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Defence if any of the 12 reports received by him from the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces to date recommended or stated that a complainant had been wronged or had a justified concern; if so, the details of same; the remedy which has been taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32435/06]

Defence Forces Ombudsman. (12 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: I do not wish the Minister to take up the role of Ombudsman for the Defence Forces, but perhaps he can answer this question. If a wrong has been done, is it the Minister who will seek to right it in the first place? Does the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces make recommendations in her reports as to what action might be taken by the Minister? Can he indicate how many of the 12 reports to...

Defence Forces Property. (12 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Deputy Costello's points about providing standard equipment, such as wet suits, for the Reserve Defence Force are well made. Is the Minister satisfied with the amalgamation process of the Reserve Defence Force to date?

Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Does the Minister foresee a constitutional referendum on the matter of permitting troops to serve or train in Ireland?

Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: When will this report be available? The Minister requested the Department of Education and Science and other groups to send in information on the reluctance of females to apply to join the Defence Forces. Is that material available?