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Diplomatic Representation. (16 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of embassies that are based here. [7358/10]

Diplomatic Representation. (16 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister for his reply. I wish to ask some brief supplementary questions. Did the Minister have any forewarning that the Swedish embassy is to close in August this year and if so, has he taken any steps to address the matter? Does the Minister have regular contact with ambassadors based in Ireland? For example, we are aware of the well-documented difficulties with respect to...

Diplomatic Representation. (16 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: The Minister has a very broad remit and intellect and I am sure he will not be hassled in answering the questions. Does the Minister have any view on the recent controversy concerning our own embassy in Ottawa?

Diplomatic Representation. (16 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: I do not doubt the importance of investing in proper facilities abroad. However, what happened in Ottawa seems to be over and above what was actually required. The Minister mentioned that an ambassador from Dubai was coming to Ireland. Did the Minister have any contact with him?

Diplomatic Representation. (16 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: Has the Minister had any contact with the authorities?

Diplomatic Representation. (16 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: When he meets the ambassador, will he speak about the alleged use of Irish passports in the assassination or murder of a member of Hamas in Dubai in the last few weeks? Does he have any concerns that Irish passports were falsely used in this? Does he have any information for the House on this matter?

Diplomatic Representation. (16 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: Did the Minister contact the ambassadors of other countries that used passports to find out the extent of all this? It is a very serious matter that Irish passports may have been falsely used.

Irish Diaspora. (16 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the estimated number of Irish diaspora. [7359/10]

Irish Diaspora. (16 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: The figure of 72 million people whom the Minister estimates have Irish connections is startling, although the criteria for the categorisation is rather broad in that people who feel they are Irish are also included. Many people who feel they are Irish may have no Irish connections but everyone is welcome. It is a resource that we should tap into and utilise. The Minister set up the...

Irish Diaspora. (16 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: The Minister indicated in his response that more than 500,000 passports were issued last year, with approximately 81,000 of those issued through the diplomatic service abroad. I understand an extraordinarily high figure of some 35,200 passports were either lost, stolen or misplaced up to 4 December 2009. Has the Minister any indication of how many of these lost passports are part of the...

Irish Diaspora. (16 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: My question followed on from the Minister's reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to close 1,100 hospital beds in 2010; the location of these beds; her views on the impact this will have on patient services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6876/10]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7396/10]

Written Answers — Car Scrappage Scheme: Car Scrappage Scheme (11 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a car scrappage scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the circumstances they will be allocated the car scrappage. [7400/10]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (11 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received an application from Wicklow County Council for funding in respect of road improvements and repairs; the details of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7397/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 192: 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 have the case examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (10 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Transport the consultancy fees paid to an operator for terminal two at Dublin Airport; when an operator will be selected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6564/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this application will be awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7256/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (9 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will respond to a query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6373/10]

Northern Ireland: Statements (9 Feb 2010)

Billy Timmins: When the people voted for the Good Friday Agreement, which contained three strands - the internal, the North-South and the east-west strands - in effect, they voted to allow the people of Northern Ireland deal with issues themselves. They wanted them to get on with their lives, to come together and to work together. It is almost 12 years since the Good Friday Agreement was passed. While it...