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Overseas Development Aid. (9 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: I am aware of that.

European Council Meetings. (9 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: Is the Minister under pressure from his colleagues in Europe to have a second referendum? Have they articulated the view that they are under pressure to put him under pressure? The Minister referred to isolation and how we should not be going down the road on our own. The perception was created that our European counterparts were not satisfied with the policy we adopted in the banking...

European Council Meetings. (9 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: Deputy McGrath's colleagues in Sinn Féin campaigned on that ground.

European Council Meetings. (9 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: It was not in literature but by word of mouth.

European Council Meetings. (9 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: What about the banking issue?

European Council Meetings. (9 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: Any telephone calls?

Overseas Development Aid. (9 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: I welcome this report. I have a question for the Minister of State concerning the figure of 860 million people. This was used at a conference in Rome in June 2008. Can we establish how accurate this figure is? It should be authenticated because it will be used again and again. How are these measurements drawn up? I encourage the Minister of State to follow some of the recommendations,...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding funding (details supplied) in view of the fact that the funding was committed; if this funding is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34089/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for accommodation works in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34090/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for accommodation works in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34091/08]

Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: Carts and donkeys.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: Earlier in the year, Fine Gael introduced a Private Members' Bill, the Cluster Munitions Bill. On list A of future legislation, No. 9 under the Department of Foreign Affairs is the inhumane munitions Bill. When can we expect to see the Bill? Would the Government consider changing its Title? I believe it is inappropriate because it creates the impression that humane munitions might exist.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: Will the Taoiseach ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to consider it?

Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: The only humane munition would be one that would take this Government out.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: It could be related to the Minister, Deputy O'Dea.

Written Answers — Gaming Regulation: Gaming Regulation (2 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the introduction of fixed odds betting terminals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32771/08]

Internet Gambling. (2 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the problem of Internet gambling; his plans to deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32772/08]

Establishment of Sub-Committee: Motion (2 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: I wish to share time with Deputies Creighton and Durkan.

Establishment of Sub-Committee: Motion (2 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: The sub-committee will have a difficult task. While one does not want to pre-empt what the Chairman will say to the committee members, it is very important that they come with clean hands. The sub-committee is not about prosecuting the case for or against Lisbon but about adhering strictly to its terms of reference. I hope each member of the committee will approach it with an open and...

Establishment of Sub-Committee: Motion (2 Oct 2008)

Billy Timmins: It would be helpful if the motion could be passed by the Seanad today. It is important that the Chairman and other members can commence their work as soon as possible. The most difficult aspect of the sub-committee's task will be the requirement to "consider measures to improve public understanding of the EU and its fundamental importance for Ireland's future". Most Oireachtas Members...