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Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Reading briefs was not one of the Minister's strengths.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: On a personal level, I congratulate Deputies Pat Carey, Killeen, Curran, Connick, White and Cuffe. Members certainly will miss Deputy Dooley hectoring and heckling in the Chamber, as he is more likely to be seen around Spancil Hill hereafter than on the Fianna Fáil backbenches, as he tries to save his political hide. As Minister for Finance after the last general election, the Taoiseach...

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: He did so under stress and duress. The chickens certainly are coming home to roost today, as has the ethos of the Green Party, in so far as it has been articulated by its Members. The fault I see in the Green Party Members is that they pretended to be different from others when they were no different from most. There is a certain resonance between the difficulties in which the Labour Party...

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: In his contribution, the Taoiseach mentioned his belief that the worst is over. This reiterates the line taken by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, during his budget speech. However, I cannot see any tangible evidence that the worst is over. The Taoiseach also stated that the Department of Social and Family Affairs will be renamed to become the Department of Social...

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (23 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Like the Deputy Gogarty's colleagues.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the circumstances this request will be dealt with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12009/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (10 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will respond to a query (details supplied) received by this Deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11751/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (10 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will respond to a query (details supplied) received by this Deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11752/10]

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach should answer the question and deal with the matter rather than attacking people.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Ireland is a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights, which recognises the right to free movement of people. There is an explicit right in our Constitution to free travel. That explicit right has been denied to people due to the actions of staff at the passport office. Will the Taoiseach get the Minister for Foreign Affairs to do something about it? It is disgraceful that...

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: How long is the Government going to stand by and let this happen?

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Carlow; if this will be examined and amended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10936/10]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (4 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if she will expedite the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10974/10]

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Deputy O'Connor is star-struck.

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Deputy O'Connor is a bonus to all.

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: I do not have any interest in leaving this Bill on the Order Paper for a further six months. This matter could have been addressed tonight or almost five years ago. There is virtually no difference between the Bill recommended by the Law Reform Commission which served as the basis for this legislation and the original Bill presented by the Fine Gael Party four and a half years ago. The...

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share my time with a number of Deputies.

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: Just over four years ago I brought the Good Samaritan Bill 2005 before the House and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform referred it to the Law Reform Commission for consideration. In the intervening period, the Law Reform Commission has published two reports, both recommending the concept and need for this legislation. I revert to the House tonight to pursue my desire to have...

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: The Minister knows there are no defects in the Bill. He is playing politics.

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Mar 2010)

Billy Timmins: The Minister has raised spurious objections.