Results 4,001-4,020 of 5,034 for speaker:Billy Timmins

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if official recognition will be given to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [17284/06]

Written Answers — Court Cases: Court Cases (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of court actions being taken against her Department with respect to the failure of the State to supply an adequate or suitable education to a person or persons; the outline details of each of these cases; the situation in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17470/06]

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 496: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the micro-chipping of all dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17281/06]

Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach may be aware that many churches have had to cancel broadcasting services to the public due to requests from the Irish Aviation Authority, perhaps, or ComReg. I ask the Taoiseach to request the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to investigate this issue so the problems may be overcome.

Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Will the Taoiseach say when the broadcasting authority Bill will be published?

Departmental Staff. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of staff who work in the military archives section at Cathal Brugha Barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17424/06]

Departmental Staff. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister for his reply. Does he agree a staff of three is insufficient? Approval has been given to employ two additional people but the number of requests received by the archives section has increased dramatically in recent years — approximately 200 queries are received every week. In addition, there is only enough space for five staff in the section in Cathal Brugha Barracks....

Departmental Staff. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Is the Minister not happy with his current job? I am sorry to hear that.

Departmental Staff. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Will the Minister consider taking on the extension of the military archives as a project? I do not know if he has visited the centre but the few staff involved do an excellent job. Many families are donating valuable collections and the staff are doing the best they can with limited resources. Despite what the military authorities might have told the Minister, the staff are struggling. Will...

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the Irish mission in Liberia and Sierra Leone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17425/06]

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: I welcome the decision by the Minister to extend Irish involvement in UNMIL until May 2007 but can he confirm that the deployment will not continue beyond that date, regardless of whether further requests are received? Is he satisfied that the mission has sufficient manpower, in light of its extension? If I understood the Minister correctly, elements of the quick reaction force now have to...

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: I welcome the Minister's assurances. In view of his certainty that our involvement with UNMIL will cease in May 2007, are any other potential missions on the horizon? I am aware that the approach of the Minister and the Department is not to get involved in prolonged missions as in the past but that the troops stay for a few years and then move on. Peacekeeping makes up a great part of the...

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: If the environment was right and the Sudanese Government asked for UN assistance, would we be amenable to participating in the force there?

Defence Forces Property. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: The Minister obviously believes the situation is no longer suitable for the excellent service the military archive provides. I welcome his decision to re-examine the terms of reference of the committee that previously sat because while it came up with recommendations, there is a view that it has stagnated. It is important to get it right. Does the Minister take the view that the service...

Defence Forces Property. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Is he talking about relocating to Collins Barracks?

Fisheries Protection. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: I understand the Naval Service has a satellite system, the LIRSAT system, which it is operating on a pilot basis to assist in the monitoring of vessels. Is this correct and are there plans to extend it?

Fisheries Protection. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Vessels over 15 m.

Fisheries Protection. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Is it the case that fishing vessels over 15 m must have the transponder according to the EU regulation? If the Minister cannot clarify this, it is understandable.

Fisheries Protection. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Should all vessels not have the system installed if they have not done so already? If not, could the Minister not go back to his counterparts in the European Union with a view to monitoring those vessels bringing illegal shipments of drugs into the country?

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Defence when he will publish the interdepartmental reports examining all issues relating to Ireland's potential participation in EU battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17095/06]