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Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his most recent visit to Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41866/09]

Written Answers — Seabed Sovereignty Claims: Seabed Sovereignty Claims (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding his submission to the United Nations to extend seabed sovereignty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41865/09]

Written Answers — Global Irish Economic Forum: Global Irish Economic Forum (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the conference for Irish diaspora held at Farmleigh, Dublin, on 18 to 20 September 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42165/09]

Foreign Conflicts. (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Does the Minister detect an increasing frustration on the part of his EU partners at the slow pace of the improvement in governance in Afghanistan? The recently leaked report contained correspondence from an official at the American Embassy stating that America should not provide any more troops. The British position is that the cudgel should be taken up by the Afghan army. Are we seeing a...

European Union Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: I congratulate Ms Geoghegan-Quinn on her appointment as the new Commissioner. Can the Minister confirm whether Ireland has someone in mind to support for the position of High Representative?

Middle East Peace Process. (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will establish an Irish forum on the Israeli and Palestinian conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42164/09]

Middle East Peace Process. (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister for his reply. My motivation for tabling this question is the fact that this is probably the most emotive foreign affairs issue and takes up the most time. In my time in this House, it appears that both sides of the argument are becoming more divisive. I note the Chairman of the Joint Committee of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Michael Woods, is seated behind the Minister. It...

Middle East Peace Process. (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: I agree with the Minister on that matter. Earlier, he mentioned President Obama. In my view, his success or otherwise as President of the United States will be judged by how he does on this matter by the international community. He started with good intentions but he is now coming under pressure internally. He might make no move and could become hamstrung on the issue. Perhaps the Minister...

EU Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: A rare display.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 221: 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. [41775/09]

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (12 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 38: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs created and lost by the Industrial Development Authority to date in 2009 on a county basis in tabular form; the way in which this compares to the same period in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40977/09]

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach mentioned that the outcome of the Lisbon treaty referendum, which we all welcomed, was a clear statement of Irish support for involvement in Europe and for the Lisbon treaty, with which I would concur. However, it is difficult to reconcile that with the decision a year earlier. I do not believe we can brush under the carpet what happened in the past year here. We need to...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to review the free travel scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40665/09]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (11 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41026/09]

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: I raised the issue of climate change. Could a forum be established in Ireland where Palestinians and Israelis could be brought together to agree a Common Position?

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (10 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding Baltinglass Hospital, County Wicklow; if she will respond to a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40128/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; if this card will be renewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40497/09]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (10 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the new fair deal scheme; if exemptions apply in the case of a person (details supplied). [40509/09]

Written Answers — Irish United Nations Association: Irish United Nations Association (10 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40584/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Nov 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding broadband for an area (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this will be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40519/09]