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Defence Forces Strength. (7 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: One of the issues I have raised with the Minister is the concept of increasing the retirement age of the officer corps. This is particularly applicable those at the rank of lieutenant-colonel, a high percentage of whom are serving overseas. With the increased commitments of the Defence Forces, there may be a shortage of that rank at home. In addition, much expertise has been acquired at...

Defence Forces Strength. (7 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: I agree with the Minister to the extent that when I suggested a review of the age limit it was not in the context of blocking promotion for lieutenants or captains because it is very important they have a career path which is not blocked by people being kept on. Could a streaming mechanism be put in place for people caught in this age trap? It would only have to last for four or five years...

Written Answers — National Women's Strategy: National Women's Strategy (6 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation with respect to the National Women's Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8517/07]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour Orders: Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (6 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 216: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of ASBOs administered to the end of February 2007; the location where these were implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8947/07]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (6 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he received a feasibility plan for a UN world television channel network, Eirde, and proposals to locate the project in Dublin; the situation regarding same; if his Department has responded to the proposer of the film; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8775/07]

Written Answers — Deer Population: Deer Population (6 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 536: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated number of wild deer in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8946/07]

Defence (Amendment) No. 2 Bill 2006: Second Stage (1 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: This is a detailed Bill that may not excite the public's mind because it is very technical. The Minister of State spoke of the desire to maintain the discipline of the Defence Forces. I would prefer to see the Bill dealing with the administration of justice rather than maintaining discipline in the Defence Forces. The Fine Gael Party supports the Bill. A person joining the Defence Forces...

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: I tabled a question to the Minister for Education and Science, seeking the pupil-teacher ratios in a number of schools. They are not available yet even though we are six months into the school year. Can the Tánaiste raise it with her so I can have those figures to demonstrate how the Government has failed to live up to another commitment? Can we have the figures before Easter? Will the...

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Billy Timmins: The Tánaiste got it wrong.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (28 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the discussions her Department has had with the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are varied views on the proposed re-location of this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8012/07]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 115: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social housing units completed in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7406/07]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 146: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of prisoners who have registered to vote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7417/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who is waiting for an appointment with the occupational therapist; if this can be arranged as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7522/07]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the situation with respect to the proposals to develop a swimming pool at Bray, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7607/07]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the situation with respect to the proposals to develop a swimming pool at Greystones, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7608/07]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will double the railway track line from the southern end of the tunnel at Bray Head to Greystones Station to increase the frequency of the train service to Greystones, County Wicklow. [7619/07]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to class size for national schools; her views on whether a 32 to 1 ratio is acceptable in a class of 6 to 7 year olds; her plans to reduce this number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7118/07]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if they can be reinstated as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7119/07]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the average class size by school for schools (details supplied) in County Wicklow in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7329/07]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (27 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the average class size by school for schools (details supplied) in County Wicklow in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7330/07]