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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 505: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow who have applied for grant aid for major capital works; if in view of the present conditions she will sanction the works to go ahead as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7523/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation with respect to the provision of a new school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7626/07]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in relation to soldiers being detailed to EU battle groups; the selection process; if participation in such groups will be voluntary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7305/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Health Care: Defence Forces Health Care (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 526: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in relation to soldiers who are out on sick leave due to illness for a sustained period of time; the entitlements they have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7306/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (28 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the discussions her Department has had with the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are varied views on the proposed re-location of this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8012/07]

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: The Tánaiste got it wrong.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: I tabled a question to the Minister for Education and Science, seeking the pupil-teacher ratios in a number of schools. They are not available yet even though we are six months into the school year. Can the Tánaiste raise it with her so I can have those figures to demonstrate how the Government has failed to live up to another commitment? Can we have the figures before Easter? Will the...

Defence (Amendment) No. 2 Bill 2006: Second Stage (1 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: This is a detailed Bill that may not excite the public's mind because it is very technical. The Minister of State spoke of the desire to maintain the discipline of the Defence Forces. I would prefer to see the Bill dealing with the administration of justice rather than maintaining discipline in the Defence Forces. The Fine Gael Party supports the Bill. A person joining the Defence Forces...

Written Answers — National Women's Strategy: National Women's Strategy (6 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation with respect to the National Women's Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8517/07]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour Orders: Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (6 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 216: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of ASBOs administered to the end of February 2007; the location where these were implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8947/07]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (6 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he received a feasibility plan for a UN world television channel network, Eirde, and proposals to locate the project in Dublin; the situation regarding same; if his Department has responded to the proposer of the film; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8775/07]

Written Answers — Deer Population: Deer Population (6 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 536: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated number of wild deer in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8946/07]

Fiscal Policy. (7 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will visit troops serving overseas on St. Patrick's Day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8853/07]

Fiscal Policy. (7 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: I know the Minister was abroad recently. However, it is a pity he will not be abroad on St. Patrick's Day, our national day of commemoration. Traditionally, the Minister for Defence has travelled abroad to meet troops. The Minister probably wants to attend the parade in Limerick on the day. It is important that of all Ministers, the Minister for Defence should be the one to travel abroad.

Fiscal Policy. (7 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Where will the Minister visit them?

Permanent Defence Force. (7 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the contents of an article in a newspaper (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8854/07]

Permanent Defence Force. (7 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Did the Minister have any difficulty with the interview and, if so, what were the issues?

Permanent Defence Force. (7 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Does the Minister vet all articles written by members of the Defence Forces or is he of the opinion that he should do so? He is concerned that a part of the letter ended up with a national newspaper. Does he know how this happened and does he intend to follow up on the matter?

Permanent Defence Force. (7 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: I have a supplementary question. Has the Minister written many of the letters to which he referred and, if so, what were their themes? Had he reason to write to the Chief of Staff previously?

National Emergency Plan. (7 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Will the centre be permanently manned or will it operate on an on-call basis? If so, is there an agreed timeframe for getting the group together in order that it would be able to react to an incident? There was a minor issue some months ago — a burst water main on the N11 — which caused pandemonium for several hours. Will the Minister say whether his group learned anything from that...