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Written Answers — European Security and Defence Policy: European Security and Defence Policy (10 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to developments at European level on the agreement of a common EU security and defence arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33296/05]

Medical Aids and Appliances. (9 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Chair for giving me an opportunity to raise this important issue. Cardiac Self-Help Wicklow is a voluntary group that was established in the autumn of 2003 with a view to making defibrillators available in the wider community. Several thousand people die in Ireland from sudden cardiac arrest each year. The many causes of sudden cardiac arrest include genetic propensity, illness,...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether any other elements of the Irish tax code could be subject to challenge under State aid rules. [33112/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Finance the action taken over recent months on the EU's challenge to tax relief on stud fees. [33132/05]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (9 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Finance the position with regard to persons, details supplied, who submitted tax returns for all years under the self-assessment from 6 April 1988 to 21 December 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33388/05]

Written Answers — Extradition Requests: Extradition Requests (9 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Question No. 494 of 2 November 2005, the countries which made requests in respect of Nos. 1 to 24, inclusive, on table one and in respect of Nos. 1 to 47, inclusive, on table two. [33549/05]

Written Answers — Service Medals: Service Medals (9 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Defence the various types of medals that are issued by his Department to members or former members of the Defence Forces; if consideration has been given to the issuing of service medals to the soldiers of the former national Army of Saorstát Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33550/05]

Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: I thank Deputy Boyle for sharing time. I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, well with the grave and serious task he faces. If, over the next year or so, he addresses the issues which have been raised in the Ferns Report, he will certainly "have done the State some service". I caution him not to restrict himself to the narrow but necessary confines of the Ferns Report and its...

Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: It is terrible that I have to conclude after such a short time because I have a few more important points to make to the Minister of State, to whom I do not attach any blame. I received one of the most traumatic telephone calls of my life from a person in my constituency last week. The person did not know where he could go or to whom he could turn. A publicity campaign is needed to publicise...

Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: The Minister for Defence stated here last week that he received advice from the Attorney General that a constitutional referendum would not be necessary in order to allow Defence Forces personnel to serve with the newly formed battle groups. In view of that statement, when can we expect to see a defence amendment Act to permit Irish troops to deploy abroad?

Written Answers — Stay Safe Programme: Stay Safe Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of primary schools which have implemented the Stay Safe programme; the number of times this should be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32772/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (8 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 252: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department has statistical information for the birth rates for Blessington, Hollywood and Dunlavin in County Wicklow for the past three years; and if she will provide the information (details supplied). [32544/05]

Written Answers — Dog Breeding Industry: Dog Breeding Industry (8 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 769: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department requested submissions regarding breeding of dogs; if so, when is the closing date for receipt of such submissions; the reason the process is being repeated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32994/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Development Plans: Local Authority Development Plans (8 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 781: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the implications for a previous submission made by his Department to Wicklow County Council with respect to the Blessington draft development plan in March-April 2003, following a report (details supplied); if he intends to put a preservation order on the area; if so, the extent of same; and if he will make a...

School Curriculum. (8 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way in which Irish music, dance and culture is catered for in the primary school curriculum; if same is being implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32771/05]

School Curriculum. (8 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: I am almost sorry I tabled the question because I can almost picture the Minister on her tin whistle as she flew along in that very rapid fire response.

School Curriculum. (8 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: While her response sounded quite impressive, is she satisfied that this is being implemented? I ask the question in the context of having encountered young children in various parts of the country in recent years who appear not to have the wherewithal to sing an old traditional Irish song like Báidín Fheilimí or Poc ar Buile. It appears to be something we have encased away and emphasis is...

School Curriculum. (8 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: The Minister correctly mentioned that some areas that do not have a tradition of Irish music, dance and so on may not have it in the schools. Does the Department have any indication or mapping of these areas? Traditionally, there are areas where it is not strong and it is not taught in the schools.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to change the height entry requirement for females and males into the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31942/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received a report on the death of Private Kevin Barrett in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31941/05]