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Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I extend my sympathy to Deputy Deenihan on the passing of his mother. Accordingly, he is not available for the remainder of this debate. This is a simple Bill and, in many respects, unnecessary. However, Fine Gael supports the concept of it. I realise the Minister in a pragmatic gesture of co-operation decided with his Green colleagues to bring forward this legislation. There are two main...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (15 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position in relation to rent allowance; the limits for a couple in receipt of social welfare with no children; the amount they can be allocated; the amount for a single person with no children in receipt of social welfare; the criteria for a single person to rent accommodation and for the Health Service Executive to pay the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 227: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the new local government charge for second homes in the case of a person who has been left the family home in which a family member has the right to live for his or her lifetime, so the person cannot enter the house or rent it to anyone in view of the fact that the family member is...

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: They were slow out of the traps.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: The Ceann Comhairle called me.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I wish the Ceann Comhairle well. To confirm my understanding, are Members called on the Order of Business as they indicated?

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Ceann Comhairle.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I would like to be brief, unlike some of the other Members.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I advise the Ceann Comhairle not to be intimidated by Deputy Stagg.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach will be aware that an Irish citizen, Mr. Michael Dwyer was shot in unusual circumstances in Santa Cruz in Bolivia in April. Does the Taoiseach agree that the family is at least entitled to the truth surrounding the circumstances of Mr. Dwyer's death? Will he and the Minister for Foreign Affairs use their influence with a view to establishing an independent international...

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to visa applications from persons from the Philippines to visit Ireland; the length of time it takes to process such visas in the Philippines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36187/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (14 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to illness benefit when applying for the special rate of maintenance for third level grant applications; if this will be included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36188/09]

Written Answers — Student Support Schemes: Student Support Schemes (13 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if a personal assistant will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35650/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if they will be seen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35028/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35051/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of job facilitators; the average waiting times to access support from a job facilitator; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34293/09]

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Get your research unit on it.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 439: 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. [33296/09]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (6 Oct 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the nursing homes support scheme, a fair deal, which was to be introduced in July 2009; when same will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33298/09]