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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of European directives and the titles of these directives that have been issued to her Department since Ireland joined the EU; the number of these that have been implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25049/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of European directives and the titles of these directives that have been issued to his Department since Ireland joined the EU; the number of these that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25044/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of European directives and the titles of these directives that have been issued to her Department since Ireland joined the EU; the number of these that have been implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25055/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of European directives and the titles of these directives that have been issued to his Department since Ireland joined the EU; the number of these that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25046/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of European directives and the titles of these directives that have been issued to his Department since Ireland joined the EU; the number of these that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25043/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of European directives and the titles of these directives that have been issued to his Department since Ireland joined the EU; the number of these that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25048/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of European directives and the titles of these directives that have been issued to his Department since Ireland joined the EU; the number of these that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25047/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of European directives and the titles of these directives that have been issued to his Department since Ireland joined the EU; the number of these that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25054/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 243: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of European directives and the titles of these directives that have been issued to his Department since Ireland joined the EU; the number of these that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25050/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of European directives and the titles of these directives that have been issued to his Department since Ireland joined the EU; the number of these that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25045/08]

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: It was not true.

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Acting Chairman and I regret we did not get a greater time to ask questions as the lead Opposition party. I do not expect the Minister to tell me what the Government proposes to do but is he in a position to outline what options are available to him? Away from the Lisbon treaty, will the increase in world food prices have any implications for our policy on bio-fuels? Will a...

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Apology accepted.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: In recent months certain reported statements have been attributed to the honorary consul of Ireland in the Lebanon which, in my view, were wholly inappropriate for someone who holds that position.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: I would like the Taoiseach to request the Minister for Foreign Affairs——

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: ——to check into the accuracy of the statements——

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: ——and if they are accurate the consul should be removed from that position. I refer to Mr. Khaled Daouk.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Too regularly.

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: I welcome the fact that the Taoiseach and Government have decided to commission research on the results. Some of the research I have seen has been contradictory. The Eurobarometer states immigration was an issue of concern to 1% of the people. We need qualitative research as well as quantitative. There is contradictory evidence. The Sunday Business Post said neutrality and tax were of...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application from a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if he will provide a firm commitment to proceed with funding for the new school within an agreed timetable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24341/08]