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Departmental Expenditure. (23 Sep 2009)

Billy Timmins: Fine Gael was very supportive of the Farmleigh project which took place over the weekend and brought back members of the Irish diaspora. I called for such an event down through the years.

Departmental Expenditure. (23 Sep 2009)

Billy Timmins: I heard some derogatory comments from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern, on the matter but we were campaigning for a "Yes" vote on the Lisbon treaty at the weekend so we could not attend for the duration.

Departmental Strategy Statements. (23 Sep 2009)

Billy Timmins: The Minister of State has acknowledged there will be an impact on achievement of the aforementioned six high-level goals. Does the Government intend to change or amend those goals? Clearly there must be an impact and it was mentioned earlier that the commitment given on Irish Aid will not be adhered to. Does the Minister intend to drop any of the goals or does he intend to publish a...

Human Rights Issues. (23 Sep 2009)

Billy Timmins: I also welcome the Minister of State's reply and I commend U2 on highlighting this issue on its recent world tour as we can often forget about an injustice such as this. We support every measure the Government takes through whatever framework is available to it through the EU and the UN to continue to highlight this issue until the release of Aung San Suu Kyi is secured.

Foreign Direct Investment. (23 Sep 2009)

Billy Timmins: Agreed.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Billy Timmins: Fine Gael's policy on solving the banking crisis is based on doing what is best for this country. It was formulated long before the draft legislation on NAMA was published and is well thought out. We believe it will work, unlike the Government's policy. However, our spokesperson is willing to engage with the Government and put forward amendments on Committee Stage. Even at this late stage,...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Billy Timmins: I support the concept of a banking inquiry even if the only lesson history teaches us is that it teaches us nothing. The responsibility lies with the Government. We can talk about the reform of the banking system but we must reform our own political system. We cannot have Ministers going around the country cutting ribbons, laying cement blocks, cutting tapes and putting on hard hats while...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (22 Sep 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Transport the position of the rural transport programme in view of the recommendations in the Special Group on Public Services Numbers and Expenditure report and in view of the fact that vulnerable people are depending on same; if same will be continued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32357/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (22 Sep 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the health circumstances and correspondence from their doctor in the case, the allowance will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32102/09]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (22 Sep 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding school transport in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32428/09]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (17 Sep 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to funding for community crèches; if the funding will be continued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31972/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Sep 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in relation to an application for the farm improvement scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if they will be awarded payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31933/09]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (9 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 825: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position on graduates who are in receipt of the jobseeker's allowance; if there are new courses they can avail of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28868/09]

Order of Business (9 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Deputy Dooley missed the flight.

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: I wish to share time with Deputy Breen.

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Fine Gael supports this Bill and welcomes its publication, and welcomes Deputy McGrath's decision to support a "Yes" vote. I also acknowledge the work of my constituency colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Roche, who has worked tirelessly to push the project over the past few months. Self-interest, with some rare exceptions, is the greatest...

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Not even such methods can save Fianna Fáil.

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Or script writers.

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: If Deputy McGrath is happy, we are all happy.

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (8 Jul 2009)

Billy Timmins: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the breakdown of the €2.1 million cost into the inquiry involving Leas Cross Nursing Home; and the person who was in receipt of €2.1 million. [28139/09]