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Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: It is very unusual to meet an enlightened Kerryman, which we have in our new manager in Wicklow. On a serious note, Deputy Treacy spoke about the triple lock arrangement which the Minister also mentioned. I am a strong opponent of it for the following reason. In Kosovo we have made a great contribution in a few short years. Depending on how things go there in next few weeks, it is possible...

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Time is up Deputy Curran. Time is up.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: The Minister has changed a lot.

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (28 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 292: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Fire Services Act 1981 with regard to the provision of adequate fire services; the obligations or sanctions available to him when local authorities fail to provide an adequate fire service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31682/07]

Decentralisation Programme. (29 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of those staff choosing to decentralise to Killarney with his Department who are staff of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31560/07]

Decentralisation Programme. (29 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of Arts Council staff who have requested transfer to Kilkenny under the decentralisation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31561/07]

Situation in Zimbabwe: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: I wish to share my time with Deputies Deasy, Breen and Creighton.

Situation in Zimbabwe: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: I move amendment No. 1: After the second paragraph to insert the following new paragraph: believes however that, given the deep unhappiness of the Irish people, and human rights organisations, at the human rights record of the government of Robert Mugabe, and the failure of President Mugabe to respond positively to attempts by Ireland and others to urge a greater commitment to human rights,...

Situation in Zimbabwe: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: It is not a boycott. The amendment refers to the Taoiseach or a Cabinet Minister.

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (4 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will provide a progress report on the welfare reforms proposed under the Programme for Government for lone parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32273/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (4 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if a claim has been made for them under the repayment scheme; if there has been, where the money goes as they may need assistance in this affair; the person who is documented as their next of kin; the position regarding the funding held back from their pension;...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (4 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who has applied for the repayment scheme; if this will be granted as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32107/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a centre (details supplied) in County Kildare will be ready for use; when it will be established; the facilities or assistance available to a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32545/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the assistance, financial or otherwise available to a person who suffers from dyspraxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32546/07]

Financial Resolution No. 2: Stamp Duty (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: I am opposed to this resolution. There are many hidden charges in the banking system. The Taoiseach referred to the reduction in the charge on credit cards, which I welcomed. The Minister for Finance could do more to expose the hidden costs in the use of credit cards. Many people pay their bill rather than examining the small print. This should be more explicit. Regarding the use by...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Stamp Duty (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: We agree with the Ceann Comhairle. Even if the Deputy is wrong, he must be allowed to make his contribution.

Financial Resolution No. 2: Stamp Duty (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: What will be the income from the cheques?

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: There was no greater exponent of moral indignation than the Minister, Deputy Gormley, when he was on this side of the House. Sometimes I can still hear the wail from behind me despite the fact that he has moved across the House.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Most of my constituents would like to have the luxury of being able to come here with a bicycle clip around the bottom of their trousers, but unfortunately they cannot do so. The Minister, Deputy Gormley, is putting us to the sword. He has been six months in the job and he had better do something about local government funding.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: We have seen changes to stamp duty. The Minister is presiding over a regime in which young people pay €20,000 in levies on a new house.