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Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Deputy Ring has afforded me a minute or two out of the kindness of his heart. I met a young Brazilian girl whose father was murdered in central Brazil. The back up we have for such people in this country is lamentable and regrettable. This girl was really lost and alone. She was several thousand miles from home and was virtually penniless, scraping together a few bob cleaning kitchen...

Written Answers — Witness Security Programme: Witness Security Programme (7 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends making changes to the State's witness protection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27351/07]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (7 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the new community child care subvention scheme; if he will re-examine this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27794/07]

Fishing Industry Development. (15 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will allocate the €5 million hardship fund which has been earmarked as a hardship and diversification fund for those affected by the salmon drift net fishing ban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28998/07]

Written Answers — Drug Abuse: Drug Abuse (15 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people who have died from the use of cocaine and ecstasy tablets each year from 2006 to date in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29127/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (15 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Transport if approval was sought from his Department by Bus Éireann for an hourly service to Tullow, County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29126/07]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (15 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if in view of the circumstances he will give the necessary information to secure their number by telephone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29019/07]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (15 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the use of safety belts for all school going children using school transport; if this has been fully implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29018/07]

Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach will be aware that the negotiating deadline relating to Kosovo will expire on 10 December. What is the Government's position on that matter? What will be the implications, if any, for KFOR if an internal declaration of independence is made?

Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: It is an important one.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: If an internal declaration of independence is made, will the presence of KFOR in Kosovo be legitimate?

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (21 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the investigation into breast cancer services at Midland Regional Hospital will be completed by the end of November 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30000/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the new National Cancer Chief Executive will see the implementation of the National Cancer Control Plan, which includes the transfer of all major cancer treatment to the eight designated specialist cancer centres, in view of the fact that they are only contracted for two years; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Bus Services: Bus Services (21 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Transport the position in relation to Bus Éireann's eastern regional expansion plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30118/07]

Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (21 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to a person (details supplied); if there is financial assistance available to assist with the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30053/07]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme. (22 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the interim measures she proposes to deal with those people whose farm improvement scheme applications have been suspended, which will result in their inability to comply with either REP scheme conditions or the nitrates directive. [30121/07]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (22 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans to provide farmers with a derogation who are unable to comply with the Nitrates Directive or REP scheme conditions on foot of having their farm improvement scheme application suspended. [30120/07]

Foreign Conflicts. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government policy with respect to the future of Kosovo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29345/07]

Foreign Conflicts. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister of State but I am not fully satisfied with his reply; perhaps there is more information in the part he did not read out. What is the Government's policy on the future status of Kosovo? The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, stated Europe would be united on the issue. Will there be agreement on it by 10 December? Will there be a united European...

Foreign Conflicts. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Is it fair to assume, based on the Minister of State's response, that the Government does not have a position on the future status of Kosovo? It appears that the only solution comes under the European Union's umbrella. An indication could be given to Serbia that it will eventually gain EU membership and that Kosovo's declaration of independence will be recognised. Does the Minister of...