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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the €800,000 committed to the construction of the new school at Lacken, County Wicklow is still available; if she will be clear in her response to same; if she will restrict the answer to yes or no; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13622/08]

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I will follow the example set by my constituency colleague, Deputy Doyle, and take poetic licence with King Lear: "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is, To have a patronising Government". I will not embarrass the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Michael Kitt, by quoting from his speech during the Private Members' Bill on landmines when he was in opposition....

European Council Meetings: Statements (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I join my party leader in congratulating the Taoiseach on his excellent work overseas on Ireland's behalf and on the standing he has achieved in Europe, which has been to this country's benefit in recent years. I also congratulate him on raising the issue pertaining to the WTO. He realises the Irish beef industry considers itself to be under threat and it is important to outline the...

European Council Meetings: Statements (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I wish to reiterate some of the issues raised during Question Time. With regard to the Olympic Games in China, I am sure the Minister is coming under pressure from some sources and I hope he will hold the line as he has done. We should issue an invitation to the Dalai Lama to visit Ireland. When he visits London in May, I understand he will meet the British Prime Minister. Is a visit here...

European Council Meetings: Statements (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: The Labour spokesperson is very flexible.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: The Ceann Comhairle was very lenient with Deputy Sheahan.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach alluded to the Cluster Munitions Bill. His colleague and namesake, the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, stated that he did not want to divide the House on the issue. I agree with him but it is within his power to decide not to divide the House.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I ask the Taoiseach to reconsider accepting our Bill before 8.30 p.m. The Government has received the kudos for banning investment of the pension fund into cluster munitions although it is not part of the motion.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I admire the Government spin doctors for getting the message out there. I am sure the Taoiseach will reconsider before 8.30 p.m.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the home care grant for the west Wicklow area and the Wicklow area; if funding will be provided as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13136/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the specialist palliative care specialist nursing service in Wicklow Community Care, which has been withdrawn; if same will be provided as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13137/08]

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Very quickly I must say.

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I wish to share time with Deputies Coveney, Ring, Perry and Deenihan.

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the Cluster Munitions Bill 2008, which we published some weeks ago. We started work on it in the latter half of last year, motivated by international events and, admittedly, the work being done by the Government in the sector. We are conscious that a conference will take place in Croke Park in May and we believe it would strengthen our hand as one of the...

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: With the agreement of the House, I seek two or three additional minutes.

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The definition of trade in cluster munitions is deliberately wide in order to encompass all forms of activity that may be associated with the use, design, possession, procurement, transit or trade in cluster munitions. The definition states: "trade in cluster munitions means development, design, production, purchase, sale, supply, procurement, import,...

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: You could do with him back.

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (3 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of 11 March 2008, the findings and recommendations of the Moores Rowland report; and the way he will implement their recommendations. [12588/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (3 Apr 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the situation with respect to an applicant, who has obtained sanction for the farmyard pollution grant, and whose planning permission grant has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála by a third party, thus delaying the construction work. [12594/08]