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Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Minister's decision to reduce height restrictions is welcome. I fought for this for many years because the restrictions mitigated against females disproportionately. The Minister has referred to other issues that discourage females from joining. It is more than a year since he wrote to various organisations and the response is disappointing. These organisations have expertise in...

Defence Forces Inquiry. (12 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation with regard to the investigation into the death of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32333/06]

Defence Forces Inquiry. (12 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: I am sure the Minister and his representatives keep in contact with the Barrett family to inform them on the investigation. I hope the investigation can be brought to a speedy conclusion. Were all the witnesses involved in the incident available for investigation or questioning?

Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that State funding for county enterprise boards is sufficient for them to carry out their remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31937/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage of green field foreign direct investment which has attracted to the Border Midland Western region in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31938/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation regarding the purchase of a site for a new Garda station at Greystones, County Wicklow. [32357/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the Garda station at Ashford, County Wicklow; if there are negotiations ongoing to dispose of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32358/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces including personnel in training. [32356/06]

Overseas Missions: Motion. (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Fine Gael supports this motion and the deployment of a contingent of the Defence Forces to Lebanon on service with the United Nations interim force. Ireland has a long and distinguished record of service both with the UN and in Lebanon and we should play a role in underpinning stability and supporting the ceasefire in the region. Originally, UNIFIL was created by the UN Security Council in...

Overseas Missions: Motion. (11 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: I wish to share my time with Deputy Coveney.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his Department's efforts to improve pension coverage for part-time workers since January 2005; the rate of pension coverage for part-time workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31840/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his Department's targets for improving pension coverage for part-time workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31841/06]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (10 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had a request or application for funding for the development or restoration of Greystones Harbour, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31869/06]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (10 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the input or interest he has in the restoration or development of Greystones Harbour, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31870/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (10 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in relation to people who need help with new ideas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31664/06]

Order of Business (10 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: On a point of order, my understanding is that if this matter is debated in the House, it will not be necessary to debate it in committee.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Tánaiste is not telling the Taoiseach everything. The Tánaiste must be frank.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Tánaiste should come into the House.

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (4 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 203: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of moneys given by developers to local authorities in lieu of the provision of housing units under Part V of the Planning and Development Acts since 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30968/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (4 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 208: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures in place and applied to payment to members of boards of agencies in relation to taxation of payments to members of boards of agencies; the advice given by the Revenue Commissioners on this matter; the membership and payments to all members of boards of agencies under the aegis of his...