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Constitutional Referenda. (14 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Government has given a commitment for Irish participation in EU battle groups and legislation will be published to permit Irish troops to train abroad as part of this commitment. However, foreign armies cannot train in this country. Has the Taoiseach any plans to hold a referendum to permit troops from foreign armies to train in Ireland? Does he not regard it as unusual that if Ireland is...

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach referred earlier to the Defence (Amendment) Bill which is on the Government legislation list. It was due to be taken in the House tomorrow, but will not now be taken because of the rearranged schedule. When can we expect the Bill to be published? Has it been approved by Cabinet? If not we will be in the same situation next week, on Tuesday evening or Wednesday, with the Bill not...

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Will it be taken next week?

Written Answers — Blue Flag Beaches: Blue Flag Beaches (13 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 123: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date in the allocation of blue flags for beaches here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/06]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (13 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 131: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the protection of Ireland's architectural heritage local agenda 21. [22569/06]

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: It is on the schedule for Thursday.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who has applied for a visa for another person; and if he will expedite the matter. [22263/06]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has been informed by the Dublin Airport Authority that it is considering increasing the size of the proposed second terminal at Dublin Airport from its original plan; if so, the level of increase which is envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21920/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to persons (details supplied); if there is funding available from his Department to assist with this trip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21561/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an application for a grant was made by Bray Community Enterprise Ltd under the Community Enterprise Centre 2006 Scheme to assist in the establishment of an Enterprise Centre at Bray, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21781/06]

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for family reunification for persons (details supplied); if same will be dealt with as speedily as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21562/06]

Written Answers — Traveller Accommodation: Traveller Accommodation (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda has received a complaint regarding an illegal encampment (detail supplied) in County Wicklow; the action which was taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21722/06]

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he received representations or submissions from any group, seeking an amendment to the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1935 to include the concept of reasonable mistake, as outlined in a Law Reform Commission Report of 1990; the persons who made the submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21743/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application for grant aid for major capital works by a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow and a letter from her Department of 26 April 2006 as there is no timeframe given in this letter; if she will sanction the works to go ahead as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 400: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to housing for people with disabilities as the 2006 report from the National and Social Development Office highlights that people with disabilities are far less likely to have a job than other people of working age (details supplied); if he will recognise the low income and amend the...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 410: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to an association (details supplied) who have requested an urgent meeting with him to discuss the new legislation that is currently being processed; if he will meet with the association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21746/06]

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: I also welcome the publication of this Bill. Bord na gCon is a commercial semi-State body which is responsible for the control and development of greyhound racing. A total of 17 tracks are licensed in the Republic, of which nine are owned by the board, with the remainder in private hands. It is important to note that the aforementioned nine tracks were purchased by the board at a time when it...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Minister might examine the possibility of finding some funding for such a purpose.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: The other aspect concerns its importance as an industry in this country. I discussed this matter with Deputy Wall earlier and we recalled a few great characters from our localities, such as the late Jim Byrne, a county chairman, and a former Army officer, Mick O'Farrell. The latter used his greyhound to telling effect after running into trouble with the Defence Forces authorities for having...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Minister should try some.