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Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 410: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24690/08]

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach will be aware of the deteriorating situation in Zimbabwe.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Is there anything the Government can do to assist in addressing the difficulties there or——

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: It is frustrating. In fariness to the Government, it provided time for statements.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Did the Minister get a response to the statement?

Waste Management. (19 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: I thank Deputy McManus for sharing time. The substance is stored in the constituency of the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, at Ballymount industrial estate. While I am not a chemicals expert, concerns have been raised over this disposal process. This concern has been fuelled by the lack of information available and the disdain shown by the authorities for the population in west...

Written Answers — Workplace Fatalities: Workplace Fatalities (19 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 12: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of deaths in the workplace for each of the past four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24060/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to Blessington Garda Station, County Wicklow; if this will be designated a 24 hour station as a matter of urgency in view of the rise in criminal activity in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24242/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a Garda station (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24243/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if they will be seen as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23987/08]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (18 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 156: 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 as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23989/08]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (18 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of people born in Northern Ireland who have applied for Irish citizenship since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement to 31 May 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23888/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (18 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in respect of the provision of broadband for Lacken and Valleymount, County Wicklow; if same will be rolled out as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23988/08]

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: There are four and a half now.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: I thank all Members who have contributed to the debate thus far and have some initial questions for the Minister. Although I appreciate he stated we were in uncharted waters, I believe he also stated we would arrive in a safe harbour. While I admire his confidence, he should explain how he proposes to arrive in a safe harbour if we are in uncharted waters. I seek confirmation of a few...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: I refer to the other 26 countries and a scenario in which the Minister tells them that Ireland has decided the sovereign decision has been made by the people who wish to operate under the existing rules and institutions as laid down in the second Nice treaty. Can the Minister indicate how other countries might react or respond to this? While I have heard much talk of renegotiation, the...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Members know from what harbour the Titanic left.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Can the period of office of the current Commission be extended? Is that a possibility?

Overseas Development Aid. (18 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has plans to re-evaluate the allocation of Irish Aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23889/08]

Overseas Development Aid. (18 Jun 2008)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Power, for his reply. I wish him well in his appointment. I also wish the Minister, Deputy Martin, well — I did not mention that at the outset. Irish Aid is granted a great deal of money amounting to €814 million this year from his Department, or €914 million across all Departments. Irish Aid will come under the microscope increasingly to...