Results 4,401-4,420 of 5,034 for speaker:Billy Timmins

EU Battle Groups. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Can the Minister share with the House the Attorney General's advice as to the legal implications? I believe it simply requires the amendment of the Defence Act 1954 and a constitutional amendment is not necessary. Does he believe he will get the support of his Cabinet colleagues for funding to join these battle groups? He said in an earlier reply that it would not be necessary to increase...

EU Battle Groups. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: This was achieved through the sale of property.

Commemorative Events. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: It is bread and circuses. The Taoiseach is like a Roman emperor.

Commemorative Events. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Once it does not clash with the parade to be held in Limerick on the same day.

Defence Forces Remuneration. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Is the Minister's aim to keep the pay to non-pay ratio in the area of 70:30? Does he believe that to do this, it may be necessary to sell other Department of Defence assets or change the number of personnel in the Defence Forces? Does he believe he can keep the ratio by getting funding from the Minister for Finance?

Defence Forces Recruitment. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: I may have missed some of the Minister's response. If new recruits join and meet various criteria, can they stay for 20 years?

Defence Forces Recruitment. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: My inclination is to agree with this as, while there are pros and cons, I know the EAG mentioned after its study of the Defence Forces that the age profile was very high. I agree with the Minister's approach in extending this to 21 years because much expertise has been built up. My only concern relates to the likely impact on recruitment and a turnover of personnel that heretofore took place...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: The Minister mentioned the obligation on all personnel to serve overseas, whether one is pre or post 1993, depending on the type of mission. Does he agree that due to the commitment we have and the fact that approximately 25% of our force is caught up between overseas rotation and preparation, it places a large commitment on the Defence Forces, particularly on technical members? Has the...

Departmental Expenditure. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: The same as between the Government parties.

Departmental Expenditure. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: The Reserve Defence headquarters will be in Dún Laoghaire.

Commemorative Events. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising at Easter 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31954/05]

Commemorative Events. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister for his reply. While I support the concept of recognising what the 1916 people did and I welcome the re-establishment of a military parade, I want to ask the Minister a few questions. Is he speaking of only one parade based in Dublin or a parade being replicated at various locations throughout the country? Would the Minister have a view on concerns expressed in some...

Commemorative Events. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Are there proposals to erect some sort of monument prior to this parade or am I mistaken on that?

Defence Forces Equipment. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Defence the air intercept capability the Defence Forces has; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32081/05]

Defence Forces Equipment. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: The Minister is aware that an air intercept capability was identified as a need in the early part of the decade. Why has this need gone off the radar? I realise such a facility will cost money but as the Minister has pointed out he is chair of the Government task force on emergency planning, established following the events of 11 September 2001 in New York. One area Ireland could be under...

Defence Forces Equipment. (3 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Do we have any arrangement with our near neighbour where we might be able to give them a telephone call if we were attacked from the air?

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (2 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 246: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding labelling requirements for country markets; and if additional requirements, similar to those imposed on big commercial enterprises, are not imposed on these market suppliers. [31705/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (2 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 256: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to repayments to residents of publicly funded long stay care homes for a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if payment will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31812/05]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (2 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Finance if a P21 will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [31517/05]

Written Answers — Extradition Requests: Extradition Requests (2 Nov 2005)

Billy Timmins: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of extradition warrant requests being considered by his Department; the persons involved; the length of time each request has been in existence; the subject matter of each request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31660/05]