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Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (17 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures in the Lisbon treaty that will affect Ireland's ability to maintain the corporate tax rate and general tax rates here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14409/08]

Written Answers — Olympic Games: Olympic Games (17 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if an invitation has been issued to the Government to attend the opening or closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in August 2008; if so, if they will not attend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14411/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (17 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic relations Ireland has with Burma; when these were established; if there are none, if Ireland ever had diplomatic relations with Burma; the way these were established; when they ceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14716/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (17 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic relations Ireland has with China; when these were established; if there are none, if Ireland ever had diplomatic relations with China; the way these were established; when they ceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14717/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (17 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic relations Ireland has with Sudan; when these were established; if there are none, if Ireland ever had diplomatic relations with Sudan; the way these were established; when they ceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14718/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (17 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic relations Ireland has with Colombia; when these were established; if there are none, if Ireland ever had diplomatic relations with Colombia; the way these were established; when they ceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14719/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 474: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14516/08]

Written Answers — Control of Dogs Act: Control of Dogs Act (17 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 653: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce new measures under the Control of Dogs Act 1986; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14410/08]

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I wish to raise two issues. The Tánaiste will be aware that elections took place in Zimbabwe on 29 March but, to date, we do not have the result. Will he inform us whether the Government has used any diplomatic channel to try to get election observers into Zimbabwe for a run-off, if one takes place? Reports today indicate that Mr. Semple was paid money from Irish Aid, but it is not clear...

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I would like the Tánaiste to arrange for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to come to the House some day and outline how Irish Aid funding is disbursed. On the issue raised by Deputy Higgins, in coming to a conclusion on the procedure he would follow with respect to the legislation, the Minister stated last week that he had discussions with NGOs and that these discussions were an influential...

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Will the Tánaiste arrange for the Minister to come in and outline what NGOs told him to take the path he has taken?

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in respect of the oncology service at Tallaght Hospital; her plans to upgrade this vital service in Tallaght; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13626/08]

Written Answers — Trade Statistics: Trade Statistics (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 100: To ask the Taoiseach the balance of trade between Ireland and China, Burma, Pakistan, India, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Chad, Congo, Egypt, Saudi-Arabia and Iran for the years 2000 to 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13615/08]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 106: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the national reserve pension fund has funds invested in companies that manufacture cluster munitions or components for such munitions; if so, the figure for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13616/08]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the impact the shortfall in tax revenues will have for his spending plans in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13617/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to upgrade or increase the capacity of the children's hospital at Tallaght; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13621/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic relations Ireland has with Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13618/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the diplomatic contact Ireland has had with Zimbabwe in 2008; if he will use his contacts in the Southern African development community to express concern regarding the situation in Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13619/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the response of the Chinese Ambassador to his expression of concern regarding the situation in Tibet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13620/08]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who has applied for access to a reader for examination as they require this but have been refused; if same will be re-examined and allowed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13502/08]