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Defence Forces Reserve. (1 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: I agree with Deputy Costello, many of these people gave dedicated service and it would be a sign of the appreciation of the State if something could be given to them when they retire from the Reserve Defence Forces.

Departmental Bodies. (1 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Defence the recent improvements made to the military archive facility at Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2761/07]

Departmental Bodies. (1 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: I welcome the Minister's commitment to go outside the military establishment to acquire the necessary expertise, if it is not available internally. This issue has been raised repeatedly and it is important that the staffing level would be increased. Heels are being dragged on the issue of finding a location. I appreciate it can be difficult but it is important that the site should be...

Defence Forces Equipment. (1 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: I am happy with the reply.

Defence Forces Inquiries. (1 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister for commissioning the report and hope it will bring some conclusion to the Barrett family. I extend my sincere sympathies to Private Barrett's parents on the tragic death of their son.

Defence Forces Equipment. (1 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence the radar capability of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3317/07]

Defence Forces Equipment. (1 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister for his reply. It appears from his response that the radar capability of the Defence Forces is limited and mainly involves the anti-aircraft section of the artillery corps. It appears to me that the radar capability of detecting a terrorist threat, the importation of illegal drugs or any illegal activity is limited. I accept that some of these matters may come within...

Defence Forces Equipment. (1 Feb 2007)

Billy Timmins: It is my understanding that a primary radar system might not cost very much. Does the Minister agree that the hundreds of small airfields throughout the country are vulnerable? We are making it easier for people to bring illegal drugs into the country and we should have a primary radar system. Will the Minister examine this issue?

Written Answers — Manufacturing Sector: Manufacturing Sector (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his expectations for the manufacturing sector in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2606/07]

Written Answers — Prison Education Service: Prison Education Service (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 421: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a physical education teacher is employed at an institution (details supplied); if so, when this position was filled; the number of classes that have taken place since the appointment; the number of young offenders who attended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2439/07]

Written Answers — Bail Laws: Bail Laws (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 422: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of occasions the State opposed the granting of bail to the 23 individuals who were granted bail and were investigated as part of operation Anvil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2440/07]

Written Answers — Law Reform Commission: Law Reform Commission (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 423: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has asked the Law Reform Commission to examine the concept of good samaritan legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2441/07]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 424: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda station at Donard, County Wicklow is open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2442/07]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 574: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation regarding a site for Garda stations at Greystones and Dunlavin, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2434/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 583: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to a father who wishes to give a gift of a house on approximately one acre of land; the implications for capital gains tax and gift tax for father and son; if there are other taxes due on a gift of this size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2824/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 593: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to VAT on home heating oil; if there were changes in this charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2955/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 594: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to people in receipt of the old age pension who have had to open a bank account and obtain an ATM card to withdraw their pension but have received bills from the bank for €10 Government stamp duty for this service; if, in view of the fact that they needed the card in order to withdraw their money this fee can be waived...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 883: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if they will be seen as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2429/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 884: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the waiting time for speech therapy and orthodontic treatment in the Health Service Executive area of counties Wicklow and Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2437/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Timmins: Question 885: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation with regard to the roll out of the first community responders scheme as outlined in the Task Force Report on Sudden Cardiac Death; the reason the scheme as developed in County Wicklow is no longer receiving assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2438/07]