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Overseas Development Aid. (15 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Is that additional to the Irish Aid money?

European Council Meetings. (15 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach his role in the recent appointment of the President of the European Council and of the high representative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46821/09]

Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise (Alcohol Products) (9 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: On a point of order, it might be no harm for the Ceann Comhairle to point out to Members that there is limited speaking time, that many speakers wish to contribute and that they should speak to the resolution.

Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise (Alcohol Products) (9 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle should be a bit more firm with them. I can understand the Government's reasoning and what it is seeking to achieve with this resolution but it will not be achieved and it is the incorrect mechanism. The difficulty is not the actual cost of a pint or spirits or the aim to encourage tourism or stop the cross-Border shopping rather it is the cost of doing business...

Public Transport. (9 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: If the Minister said something interesting we would listen. That matter has to be decided in the context of the local government reform Bill, which the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has proposed. It was intended if the Dublin transport authority had been established, the proposed directly elected lord mayor of Dublin would be the chairperson. He or she will...

Public Transport. (9 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Transport if CIE has submitted a programme to him for the implementation of operational efficiencies, improved timetabling and co-ordination as highlighted in the Deloitte report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45961/09]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (8 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cap on cost per patient in the new fair deal scheme for long term residents who have means assessed against them in relation to a hospital (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45332/09]

Departmental Agencies. (3 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: I thank Deputy Barrett for sharing time. I will make two points on this legislation. The first has been covered by many speakers. On the coasts of Wales and France are marinas and harbours, but we have an unexploited tourism resource that has never reached its potential or been cultivated because the Government has never taken the marine seriously. As Deputy Barrett stated, we do not have...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (3 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the fair deal scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45081/09]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (3 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45099/09]

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: I thank Deputy Barrett for sharing time. I will make two points on this legislation. The first has been covered by many speakers. On the coasts of Wales and France are marinas and harbours, but we have an unexploited tourism resource that has never reached its potential or been cultivated because the Government has never taken the marine seriously. As Deputy Barrett stated, we do not have...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (2 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44683/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (2 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 245: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this application will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44681/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (2 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a third level grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; if this application will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44915/09]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (1 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 249 of 3 November 2009, the position regarding the recent proposal to create 1,000 posts in Government Departments for third level graduates; his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44340/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Dec 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44370/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43769/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the occupational therapist post for west Wicklow; if this post is vacant; if this post can be filled in order that the persons waiting for this service will be treated; her plans to provide this service until the post is filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42676/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding correspondence from a person (details supplied). [42568/09]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (24 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42866/09]