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- Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (4 Dec 2007)
Billy Timmins: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will provide a progress report on the welfare reforms proposed under the Programme for Government for lone parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32273/07]
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (4 Dec 2007)
Billy Timmins: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if a claim has been made for them under the repayment scheme; if there has been, where the money goes as they may need assistance in this affair; the person who is documented as their next of kin; the position regarding the funding held back from their pension;...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (4 Dec 2007)
Billy Timmins: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who has applied for the repayment scheme; if this will be granted as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32107/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Dec 2007)
Billy Timmins: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a centre (details supplied) in County Kildare will be ready for use; when it will be established; the facilities or assistance available to a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32545/07]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Dec 2007)
Billy Timmins: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the assistance, financial or otherwise available to a person who suffers from dyspraxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32546/07]
- Situation in Zimbabwe: Motion (4 Dec 2007)
Billy Timmins: It is not a boycott. The amendment refers to the Taoiseach or a Cabinet Minister.
- Situation in Zimbabwe: Motion (4 Dec 2007)
Billy Timmins: I wish to share my time with Deputies Deasy, Breen and Creighton.
- Situation in Zimbabwe: Motion (4 Dec 2007)
Billy Timmins: I move amendment No. 1: After the second paragraph to insert the following new paragraph: believes however that, given the deep unhappiness of the Irish people, and human rights organisations, at the human rights record of the government of Robert Mugabe, and the failure of President Mugabe to respond positively to attempts by Ireland and others to urge a greater commitment to human rights,...
- Decentralisation Programme. (29 Nov 2007)
Billy Timmins: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of those staff choosing to decentralise to Killarney with his Department who are staff of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31560/07]
- Decentralisation Programme. (29 Nov 2007)
Billy Timmins: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of Arts Council staff who have requested transfer to Kilkenny under the decentralisation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31561/07]
- Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (28 Nov 2007)
Billy Timmins: Question 292: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Fire Services Act 1981 with regard to the provision of adequate fire services; the obligations or sanctions available to him when local authorities fail to provide an adequate fire service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31682/07]
- Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)
Billy Timmins: Time is up Deputy Curran. Time is up.
- Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)
Billy Timmins: The Minister has changed a lot.
- Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)
Billy Timmins: It is very unusual to meet an enlightened Kerryman, which we have in our new manager in Wicklow. On a serious note, Deputy Treacy spoke about the triple lock arrangement which the Minister also mentioned. I am a strong opponent of it for the following reason. In Kosovo we have made a great contribution in a few short years. Depending on how things go there in next few weeks, it is possible...
- Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)
Billy Timmins: I am delighted to be here to say a few words. It was very enlightening listening to Deputy Treacy. In my time in the Army I remember that Tynagh Mines was a black spot for a person serving in the military. We had to carry out an unthankful duty in that area out beyond Loughrea. I wish the troops of the Western Command and the Army Ranger Wing in the initial stages the very best of luck on...
- Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)
Billy Timmins: We are.
- Work Permits. (28 Nov 2007)
Billy Timmins: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on making fees paid by employers seeking work permits to be refundable in full or in part if an employee changes job; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31337/07]
- Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)
Billy Timmins: The Ceann Comhairle is a relic from the past. Yesterday during Question Time, I tried to ascertain the Government's view on the probability of a unilateral declaration of independence in Kosovo and the possible implications for our forces there. I received no answer. The last time I raised this issue, I was told it should be put to the Minister for Foreign Affairs at Question Time. What...
- Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)
Billy Timmins: I am not here that long.
- Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (27 Nov 2007)
Billy Timmins: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent visit to the Balkan region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30971/07]