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Written Answers — Irish Communities Abroad: Irish Communities Abroad (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he has taken to strengthen links with people of Irish ancestry since 1 January 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29331/07]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the initiatives he has taken since 2004 to assist and encourage reform of the UN Security Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29332/07]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she asked the Health Research Board to establish a national drug related death index; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30986/07]

Written Answers — Common Foreign and Security Policy: Common Foreign and Security Policy (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent measures he has taken to develop Ireland's foreign policy in the context of the EU common foreign and security policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30985/07]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in relation to the appointment of a Minister of State for animal welfare; if this appointment will be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30737/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the application for an extension from a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if same will be dealt with as a matter of urgency; when this work will be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30810/07]

Written Answers — Fire Tragedy Investigations: Fire Tragedy Investigations (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 649: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the terms of reference of the investigations into the deaths of two firemen in Bray, County Wicklow by the Gardaí, Health and Safety Authority and Wicklow County Council; when these investigations will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30984/07]

Human Rights Issues. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Did the special envoy Mr. Gambari meet Ms Suu Kyi?

Human Rights Issues. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: The Minister of State said that Ireland initiated contact in 2004 with the Burmese authorities. What was the extent of that contact? Would he now agree that on reflection it was a very unwise decision because it gave legitimacy to a regime that clearly does not have the support of the people and has been involved in many human rights violations and atrocities, particularly in recent months?

Human Rights Issues. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Just——

Human Rights Issues. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Does the Minister of State have details of the extent of human trafficking in this country? I concur with my colleague. It is important for us to review the criminal law in order to put in place the protection of the victims of human trafficking, as they have no such protection at the moment.

Foreign Conflicts. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government policy with respect to the future of Kosovo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29345/07]

Foreign Conflicts. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister of State but I am not fully satisfied with his reply; perhaps there is more information in the part he did not read out. What is the Government's policy on the future status of Kosovo? The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, stated Europe would be united on the issue. Will there be agreement on it by 10 December? Will there be a united European...

Foreign Conflicts. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Is it fair to assume, based on the Minister of State's response, that the Government does not have a position on the future status of Kosovo? It appears that the only solution comes under the European Union's umbrella. An indication could be given to Serbia that it will eventually gain EU membership and that Kosovo's declaration of independence will be recognised. Does the Minister of...

Diplomatic Representation. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent measures he has taken to advance Ireland's economic interests abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29346/07]

Diplomatic Representation. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: On a recent visit to the Irish mission to the UN in New York, I was greatly impressed by the courtesy and professionalism of the staff. The work of the diplomatic corps should be acknowledged in this House. One of the high-level goals of the Department of Foreign Affairs is to promote trade and investment opportunities for the State. Since December 2000, Irish cost competitiveness has...

Diplomatic Representation. (27 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Some time ago I remember mentioning a concept to which the Department of Foreign Affairs has not warmed. This is the idea of looking outside the diplomatic corps for assistance for these missions. Retired politicians or people from the IDA could be used, either through secondment or other ways of assisting the missions.

Rural Environment Protection Scheme. (22 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the interim measures she proposes to deal with those people whose farm improvement scheme applications have been suspended, which will result in their inability to comply with either REP scheme conditions or the nitrates directive. [30121/07]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (22 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans to provide farmers with a derogation who are unable to comply with the Nitrates Directive or REP scheme conditions on foot of having their farm improvement scheme application suspended. [30120/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (21 Nov 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the investigation into breast cancer services at Midland Regional Hospital will be completed by the end of November 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30000/07]