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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position in relation to the new free travel pass for Northern Ireland for old age pensioners when they go to their social welfare office in their town, that is, Baltinglass and Wicklow Town, as they are told that they cannot get the application stamped and have to go to the local office in Bray, Arklow or Carlow; the reason...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (4 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; when they will be notified as to the reason their application was refused; if information on the appeals procedure will be sent to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13230/07]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (4 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of buses used in the school bus fleet; the number of these that are publicly owned; if the drivers of the publicly owned buses are employed full time; if so, their terms of employment; if these buses are under utilised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13223/07]

Nordic Battle Group: Motion (5 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Fine Gael supports the motion. The European Union battle group concept has been strongly supported by Fine Gael and I am happy to reiterate our support again today. From the outset, Fine Gael has recognised the value that battle groups could bring to our response to humanitarian disaster or the threat to human life from political upheaval or even genocide. In responding to matters as grave...

Nordic Battle Group: Motion (5 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: That is why the Minister does not care. She is an excellent person.

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (5 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the drug Subutex is approved for the treatment of drug addicts; if not, if it is her intention to use or approve it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13522/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who has applied for naturalisation; if same will be dealt with as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14557/07]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (24 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a playgroup (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if they will be informed that funding will be provided; if she will look at having each funding period run until the end of the academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14352/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14460/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14556/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (24 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 708: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in relation to an application for funding under the CLÁR programme for a project (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if funding will be provided as a matter of urgency in view of the safety issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15270/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 825: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application from a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow for a new school; if sanction will be given to stage three as a matter of urgency and movement to stage four allowing the minor adjustments to be incorporated into stage four; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14358/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 837: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow which has submitted an application to her Department and the Health Service Executive for full State recognition and appropriate funding for a centre of education for children in County Wicklow with autistic spectrum disorders; if she will ensure that children...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (24 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 952: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to pupils attending private colleges; if funding is available; and if not, her plans to provide funding to pupils who have to pay all the fees and need to attend; if not, if funding will be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15269/07]

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (24 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 967: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a pay claim (details supplied). [15380/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Apr 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 114: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a person from the Philippines who is working in England and wants to come here to visit their sister who is married to an Irishman and living here; the way they can apply for a holiday visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15510/07]

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Billy Timmins: And Deputy Durkan.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Billy Timmins: I congratulate my constituency colleagues, Deputies Behan and Doyle, on their election to the Dáil. I also wish the Ceann Comhairle well. I congratulate the Cabinet members, particularly the new appointees, Deputies Brian Lenihan, Ryan and Gormley. However, when I saw the new Cabinet members entering the Chamber, it struck me that little had changed. The most disappointed people in the...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Billy Timmins: In his speech the Taoiseach stated: There will be a particular opportunity at the mid-term review of the Government's programme to consider further the allocation of ministerial responsibilities. These considerations will also be reflected in the names I will propose next week to the Government for appointment as Ministers of State. I do not know whether this is a warning to the Cabinet or a...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Billy Timmins: It must be what the focus groups are telling the Ministers. Fianna Fáil did not need the green gene. The Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, deluded herself when she spoke about smaller parties playing a role in Government with Fianna Fáil. It will digest the green gene like it did the Progressive Democrats. It was clever of the Taoiseach to be all-embracing. In a number...