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Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (12 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way the funding of €23,214,971 given to Concern Worldwide in 2007 was and is being spent; the way this is audited or monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34643/07]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (12 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way the funding of €19,848,967 given to Trócaire in 2007 was and is being spent; the way this is audited or monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34644/07]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (12 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the Euro-Africa Lisbon summit held on 8 and 9 December 2007; the fringe meetings that took place; the items that were discussed at these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34645/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (12 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on purchasing a site for a new primary school in Greystones, County Wicklow, known as the Scaipt site and in the ownership of Wicklow County Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34639/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to applications for naturalisation for persons (details supplied); if they will be dealt with as speedily as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34619/07]

Programme for Government. (12 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: One of the issues looked at by the task force on active citizenship was volunteers' concern about possible litigation. Fine Gael brought forward good samaritan legislation some years ago to deal with that issue. That concept was referred to the Law Reform Commission, which has recommended that such legislation should be brought forward. Does the Taoiseach have any intention of bringing...

Written Answers — Betting Licences: Betting Licences (11 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the meetings his Department officials had with representatives of Sonas or Ogden in 1990 to 1994 inclusive to discuss the location of a casino in the Phoenix Park, Dublin; and if these meetings took place, if a person (details supplied) attended. [34327/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 898: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this will be re-examined with a view to allowing them to visit at Christmas, 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34063/07]

Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: The talks on the future of Kosovo concluded yesterday but it appears that no decision was reached. Will the Taoiseach allow for some time in the House for statements on the issue next week? I tried to establish the Government's position on this subject during Question Time but was unable to do so. The situation there is potentially difficult and could have an impact on Ireland.

Written Answers — Aviation Regulation: Aviation Regulation (6 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Transport the recent discussions he has had with the International Civil Aviator Organisation with respect to the regulation of aviation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29336/07]

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (6 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with his EU colleagues with respect to attracting new airlines and business to the Shannon region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25022/07]

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: There was no greater exponent of moral indignation than the Minister, Deputy Gormley, when he was on this side of the House. Sometimes I can still hear the wail from behind me despite the fact that he has moved across the House.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Most of my constituents would like to have the luxury of being able to come here with a bicycle clip around the bottom of their trousers, but unfortunately they cannot do so. The Minister, Deputy Gormley, is putting us to the sword. He has been six months in the job and he had better do something about local government funding.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: We have seen changes to stamp duty. The Minister is presiding over a regime in which young people pay €20,000 in levies on a new house.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Reference was made to roads. Any time we try to do anything about roads in my constituency, the Minister's party members generally object.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Excise Duties (Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: The Minister will not be over there in four years. He need not worry.

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of funding given to agencies (details supplied) for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32733/07]

Financial Resolution No. 2: Stamp Duty (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: I am opposed to this resolution. There are many hidden charges in the banking system. The Taoiseach referred to the reduction in the charge on credit cards, which I welcomed. The Minister for Finance could do more to expose the hidden costs in the use of credit cards. Many people pay their bill rather than examining the small print. This should be more explicit. Regarding the use by...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Stamp Duty (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: We agree with the Ceann Comhairle. Even if the Deputy is wrong, he must be allowed to make his contribution.

Financial Resolution No. 2: Stamp Duty (5 Dec 2007)

Billy Timmins: What will be the income from the cheques?