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Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (14 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 523: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of patrol ships in the Naval Service fleet; the number of personnel assigned to each ship; the maximum number of personnel that may be sent on patrol on a patrol ship; the minimum number of personnel that may be sent on patrol on a patrol ship; the average number of personnel routinely sent on patrol on a patrol ship; and if he will...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (14 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Defence if there is a mechanism through which members of the Defence Forces can have qualifications gained during service with the Defence Forces recognised outside the forces or by an external body like the National Qualifications Authority Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37579/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance the advice given to him by the expert tax advice group since September 2004 on the issue of changes to residential stamp duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37033/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Finance the advice given to him by the expert tax advice group since September 2004 on the issue of changes to the tax rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37034/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of personnel of officer rank who enlisted under the short term contract scheme since 1994 currently serving in the Defence Forces. [37061/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Defence the maximum service period for officer ranks enlisted since 1994, who are not promoted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37063/06]

Written Answers — Seanad Elections: Seanad Elections (8 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 331: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to extend the electorate for the Seanad university panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36785/06]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (8 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 366: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated by Wicklow County Council, Arklow Town Council, Bray Town Council and Wicklow Town Council for the essential repair grant schemes for 2006; if additional funding was requested; if such funding is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37064/06]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (7 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in relation to the waste management scheme; if, in view of the amount of work involved regarding these applications, the closing date can be extended from 31 December 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36227/06]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (7 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding proposals for a possible loss of disadvantage status to two schools (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if she will reverse the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36543/06]

Written Answers — Airport Security: Airport Security (2 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has held discussions with civil aviation authorities on the provision of a visible armed presence at airports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32273/06]

Written Answers — Aviation Security: Aviation Security (2 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether the absence of an air marshal training programme is a deficiency in Ireland's approach to preventing terrorism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32272/06]

White Paper on Irish Aid: Statements (2 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Tradition has shown that Irish people have a great interest in aid and in putting their hands into their own pockets. This is evidenced by the fact that 4,000 copies of the White Paper, which I welcome, have been distributed with 31,000 downloaded worldwide. The Minister should examine ensuring that, whether electronically or otherwise, this document is distributed to all libraries and...

White Paper on Irish Aid: Statements (2 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Department of Defence has the expertise and personnel to implement it. How much time do I have left?

White Paper on Irish Aid: Statements (2 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: I ask the Minister to think outside the box, build that hospital in the Philippines or wherever and get that rapid response initiative back to the Department of Defence where it should be.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: On a point of order, the Tánaiste has clearly stated that he has not been contacted by the Moriarty tribunal, yet he stated that the focus of the inquiry is closer to Deputy Kenny. Could he elaborate on that?

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects the Health Information and Quality Authority legislation to be introduced. [35524/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when does she expect that legislation on eligibility and provision of entitlements for elderly people will be enacted. [35523/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Finance the threshold for inheritance tax; the off-sets that can be used against it; the amount collected in tax under this category in 2000 to 2005 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35376/06]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of stamp duty collected on residential and commercial properties, by county, for the years 1998 to 2005 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35377/06]