Results 4,341-4,360 of 5,034 for speaker:Billy Timmins

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (24 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Transport when construction of the Luas line to Bray, County Wicklow, will commence; if this is being done by the State or by private investment; the area in which the line will end in Bray; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35805/05]

Written Answers — Drugs Offences: Drugs Offences (23 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who are in prison on drug or drug-related offences; the number who were in prison in October 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35570/05]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (23 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the ratio of gardaí per head of population in each Garda district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35569/05]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (23 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, in view of recent reports in Britain of the increased threat posed by foreign agencies attempting to obtain industrial secrets, the assurances he will give that the intelligence services here are making all efforts to protect Irish interests from foreign intelligence services which may be operating here (details...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (22 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 113: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce public only contracts for consultants in public hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35420/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (22 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 169: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the land and property sold off by the Health Service Executive in 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date 2005 and future plans to sell off land and property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35419/05]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (22 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position on fitness facilities for students with physical disabilities in schools; if funding is allocated towards these facilities; the Government policy regarding same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35285/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with sporting organisations with a view to providing free to air coverage to the widest possible audience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34523/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received submissions from the public or private sector with regard to the provision of telecommunications services in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34522/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 216: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who is on a waiting list for an orthopaedic chair, railing, and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34865/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who has applied to the disabled drivers medical board of appeal for a medical certificate for disabled drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34866/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who has applied to the disabled drivers medical board of appeal for a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34867/05]

Written Answers — Prison Work Schemes: Prison Work Schemes (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in respect of a contract for a company (details supplied) for work carried out by women prisoners in Mountjoy Prison; the amount the State is paid for this work; the amount the prisoners are paid; if there are other such contracts for work carried out in Irish prisons; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Victim Support: Victim Support (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to funding for victim support; the amount his Department allocates to victim support organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34764/05]

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: In theory it may be possible to have an equal society, but I am not sure whether this can happen in practice. Two elements that can greatly assist us towards aspiring to an equal society are education and housing. I do not believe housing is just about affordability and reaching a certain number of construction units. In the limited time available I want to put my most important points first....

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: On the same issue, it is important that the House would have an opportunity to debate the issue of Government funding.

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: A report shows that the mid-east region has been under funded compared to other areas.

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Funding allocated per capita has decreased from 81% to 70% of the national average since 1996. It is important that we have a debate on the issue so that we can establish exactly what the situation is.

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: We in the mid-east are being hit in terms of population but are getting very little funding.

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: The Taoiseach might promise one now.