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Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: In the past three years, Zambia and Tanzania received €150 million through Irish Aid and it is projected that they will be given a combined €80 million in 2008. During the debate on the Finance Bill, the Tánaiste stated we must be more prudent than previously, but is he satisfied that we have adequate measures in place to ensure that the aid we give to these countries gets to where it...

Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Both countries have had serious medical difficulties in recent months. When can we expect the Ireland funds endowment Bill, No. 54 on the list, before the House?

Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: What of the other measure?

Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: I move amendment No. 24: In page 13, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following: "(e) The Minister is notified by the Courts Services that an order has been made that a passport issued to a child should be cancelled for the purpose of securing the welfare of the child,". Amendment No. 24 was discussed with amendment No. 16 and the Minister indicated he would take on board one of those...

Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: I move amendment No. 29: In page 14, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: "(4) A person who appeals a decision of the Minister pursuant to the provisions of this section shall within seven days of lodging such appeal be furnished with the reasons for the decision given in respect of which the appeal has been lodged.". This amendment relates to the situation of a person being...

Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: As Deputy Lynch correctly indicated, there are two aspects to this matter and the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Michael P. Kitt, only addressed one, the time aspect. He quoted section 19(15), which states that the Minister may prescribe time limits, but can this be amended on the floor of the House to state that the Minister shall prescribe time limits? We...

Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: I move amendment No. 30: In page 14, lines 42 and 43, to delete all words from and including "officer" in line 42 down to and including "appellant." in line 43 and substitute the following: "officer. (10) The appellant shall within fourteen days of being furnished with the reasons given for the decision in respect of which an appeal is lodged furnish a statement of the grounds of appeal...

Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: I note the Minister for Foreign Affairs has initiated a review of the passports system where Oireachtas Members could have a drop-off box. That is not the big issue for me. I do not get as taxed as some of my colleagues do on it. However, there is a related issue, namely, the opening hours of the Passport Office. It opens Monday to Friday but not on Saturday or Sunday. I do not believe...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in relation to a company (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this company obtained State grants; if so, the amount of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8227/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position is in relation to the suckler herd scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8523/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow who have submitted an application to her Department 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 with autism in County Wicklow are...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime statistics for the Blessington area, County Wicklow for 2005, 2006 and 2007; the number of Gardaí on duty on week days and on Saturdays and Sundays in the area; the area they cover; if he will establish a full time Garda station as a matter of urgency due to the rapidly increasing population; and if he will...

Written Answers — Youth Justice Strategy: Youth Justice Strategy (4 Mar 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has carried out research to establish if there is a link between educational disadvantage and juvenile delinquency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9092/08]

Written Answers — Cultural Events: Cultural Events (4 Mar 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the concept of the organisation of an international parade day for foreign national communities in order to increase an awareness of their culture and contribution to society here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3808/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (4 Mar 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to a group of transition year students from a school (details supplied) who are currently participating in the Young Social Innovators Programme; if there are opportunities or events that they could participate in to develop their project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8759/08]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Mar 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of fully qualified gardaí serving as of 1 February 2008; the number of Garda recruits currently in training; the number of same accommodated in the training centre at Templemore; the location where the remainder are being accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9093/08]

Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2008)

Billy Timmins: I am sharing the 15-minute slot with Deputies Dan Neville and Charles Flanagan, with the agreement of the House. I want to sympathise with the victims of crime, those who suffer in silence and those who suffer publicly. I am slowly realising why this Government is paralysed in the fight against crime. I heard some of Deputy Cuffe's contribution and he called for no knee-jerk reaction such...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 Mar 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (detail supplied) in County Carlow; if they will be treated as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9527/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 Mar 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (detail supplied) in County Wicklow who is waiting for a hip replacement; if they will have the procedure as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9528/08]

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (5 Mar 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in relation to employees of Coillte; if benchmarking has been awarded to the employees; the pay agreements they are subject to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9531/08]