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Election Observation Missions. (6 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assistance he will provide or the policy change he will initiate to assist in the monitoring of elections in countries that require observer assistance from the international community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3948/08]

Election Observation Missions. (6 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Following the elections in Nigeria and Venezuela, the losing Opposition condemned the election and claimed the votes were rigged. The same thing happened in Kenya and as sure as night follows day, we will soon have it in Pakistan and Zimbabwe. In 1989, the General Assembly of the United Nations passed a resolution on enhancing the effectiveness...

Election Observation Missions. (6 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Since 1992, the UN has received over 400 requests for electoral assistance from over 100 member states. The very first request was received in 1989. I would like the Minister of State to give a commitment that the Government will look at amending those resolutions so that we will have a real role. Shortly after confirming the election result, the Electoral Commission of Kenya disowned the...

EU Treaty. (6 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the referendum commission for the Lisbon reform treaty will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3787/08]

EU Treaty. (6 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Did the Minister say the referendum commission should be established no later than the date on which the Bill is published?

EU Treaty. (6 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: That makes a huge difference.

EU Treaty. (6 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: There must be some sort of hearing chasm between us here. Will the Minister agree that the failure of the Government to name a date for this referendum is creating a vacuum which is of no great assistance to those who support a yes campaign? The vacuum is allowing much misinformation and inaccurate commentary on the treaty. Can the Minister give any indication as to the date? Will it be...

EU Treaty. (6 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Is it a matter solely for the Government to decide the composition of the referendum commission? Does the Minister feel hamstrung, or that his hands are tied behind his back, by the McKenna judgment in that as a Government it cannot go out and promote its view on the issue?

EU Treaty. (6 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Can the Minister——

EU Treaty. (6 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Can the Minister circulate that information from the Attorney General?

Foreign Conflicts. (6 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: I was going to ask the Minister if it is confusing to be in Government when Members of this House who vote for him actually oppose his policies. Unfortunately, however, Deputy Finian McGrath has left the Chamber.

Middle East Peace Process. (6 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Does the Minister agree that, while peace processes generally comprise small steps, in the case of the Middle East the best way forward is perhaps an acknowledgement of the final solution? With respect to our questions on the Government's policy regarding the conflict between Palestine and Israel, he mentioned a two-state solution. Am I correct in assuming that the Government's policy also...

Written Answers — Coast Guard Service: Coast Guard Service (5 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the future of the maritime radio rescue centre at Valentia. [3469/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason his Department do not make use of internet versions of the daily newspapers instead of the cost involved in buying hard copies everyday as detailed in Parliamentary Question No. 345 of 11 December 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3487/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (5 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding a situation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3818/08]

Written Answers — Arms Trade: Arms Trade (5 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an Irish based, or Irish supported company manufactures cluster munitions or components for cluster munitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3819/08]

Written Answers — Cultural Events: Cultural Events (5 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 598: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the concept of the organisation of an international parade day for foreign national communities in order to increase an awareness of their culture and contribution to society here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3810/08]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (5 Feb 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 599: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to the Land Registry if a person was left a house on the death of their mother in 1984 and they have not registered this or taken out probate; if they must have the house registered in their own name in order to leave it to another person; if this will make a difference to the person they leave...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 Jan 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if they can have a scan as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2793/08]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (31 Jan 2008)

Billy Timmins: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding a protocol with Belarus with respect to the adoption of children in relation to the points raised in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 141 of 24 October 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2808/08]