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Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: I support this motion and extend my sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late Brian Murray and Mark O'Shaughnessy. I also extend sympathy to their colleagues in the fire service and the people of Bray. People working in the security forces — fire services, the Garda or Army — are too often taken for granted. These personnel enter into dangerous situations and we must...

Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: Will the Taoiseach arrange for a briefing for the relevant Opposition spokespersons on that topic?

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (9 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the breakdown of the number of Gardaí in each Garda division; the number of Gardaí per head of population in each division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22580/07]

Written Answers — Prison Education Service: Prison Education Service (9 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the education centre for young offenders at Mountjoy was opened; the persons who work at same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22579/07]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (9 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the Health Service Executive and the Irish Pharmaceutical Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23134/07]

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: I must say it was very enjoyable.

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: What about the link between Tallaght and Chad?

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: I take the point made by Deputy O'Connor about former Army personnel using their experience. It is a little ironic that the Government press secretary, Mr. Eoghan Ó Neachtain, is a former Army man. He will have to put all his skills to use to protect the Government. He may have been under fire and in difficulties in the past but they are nothing compared to what is ahead of him in the...

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: ——on his speech although I am at pains to find a connection between Tallaght and Chad. I find the quietness in the Chamber this evening ironic. I remember the debate on the Defence (Amendment) Bill which copperfastens Irish involvement in a mission such as this. I remember wailing from the benches behind me from the Green Party Members. The Minister will recall it well. I do not know...

Order of Business (9 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: For a number of years I have noted a nice sign outside Arklow welcoming the National Standards Authority of Ireland to the town. I have in my possession a letter discussing a new Dublin headquarters for the NSAI and stating the body is looking for a building within a five-mile radius of Glasnevin with a 20-year lease. Will the Taoiseach allow time for the Minister for Finance to come to the...

Order of Business (9 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: Since 2004 there has been a sign up welcoming this body to Arklow and here it is going elsewhere, despite me raising the issue.

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (4 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the undocumented Irish in the US; the position regarding their legal status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22147/07]

Written Answers — Fire Service: Fire Service (4 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 127: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an honour or award system similar to the Scott Medal for Bravery is in place for members of the Fire Service; if he has plans to introduce such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22153/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in relation to grant applications (details supplied); if approval can be given for this application. [22036/07]

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: If I may be so bold, I will give the Minister two items of advice. First, he referred to how easy it is for one to sound tough on crime when one should be tough on crime, an opinion I advocate. His predecessor is gone, but it is important to do the job instead of articulating on the airwaves what he will do. Second, it is difficult to follow crime statistics. While there is an attempt to...

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: Me.

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: I wish the Minister well. It is not my intention to look back, but it was with a certain irony that I listened to Deputy Mansergh discussing his disdain for political parties that ratchet up crime. I must check to determine who he represents.

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: Recently the Government made a decision to give the green light to Irish participation in an EU-led force to Chad. Would the Taoiseach join with me in the condemnation of the massacre of troops from the African Union over the weekend by Sudanese rebels? Is he satisfied that our EU mandate for this force is satisfactory, the force will have the backing of the international community and it...

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: I think the Taoiseach would like to say something on the matter.

Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2007)

Billy Timmins: Has the Taoiseach been in Beaumont Hospital recently? It is not a centre of excellence.