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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: Why has Mr. McCusker asked me whether I understand the impact pylons will have on the visual landscape?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: I am well aware of their impact.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: I am sorry I could not be here earlier today. I know nobody who wants to have pylons. Everybody wants the power, but everybody wants to put it underground. That appears to be the very strong message from the public. There are different groups at different levels on this. When it was a problem in Meath and Monaghan it was something I followed loosely but it did not tax me. When it does...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: I thank the witness for that. To refer to the point Mr. Bannigan raised about hiring consultants to come up with the answer one wants, my understanding, and the witness can correct me if I am wrong, is that the group I mentioned recommended that the eastern option would have the least impact on Carlow. That is the route that goes through poor Deputy Deering's homestead and my home village....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: That might be applicable to County Carlow, but it should not be taken as giving the green light to one route over another.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU-IMF Programme of Support Issues (20 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 51. To ask the Minister for Finance the conditions that would have prevailed if we had availed of the precautionary credit line; the reasons he chose not to take this option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49638/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (20 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 60. To ask the Minister for Finance if preferential tax treatment for public sector pensions is proposed in the Finance Bill; the basis for same; if the same policy applies to the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49736/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cover (20 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 207. To ask the Minister for Health if all holders of private health insurance have to have maternity benefit as a component of this; and the basis for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49734/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Data (20 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 208. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of persons who have health insurance as of October 2013; the figures for end of year 2007 to 2012 inclusive; the number of these that have a full medical card or a general practitioner only card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49735/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (19 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 551. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if an investigation was ever carried out into the allegations outlined in a book (details supplied); and if not, his plans to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49608/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (19 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 552. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a cold case investigation (details supplied); if he will provide the details including location, circumstances and items of evidence that were missing in the case of the person; the investigations, if any, that took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49609/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (14 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 75. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the Arklow Sewerage scheme; the estimated cost of the work; his plans to progress the scheme now that the report has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48594/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Exemptions (14 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 110. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding motor tax declarations in respect of off-the-road vehicles(details supplied). [48596/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Provision (14 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 189. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the audiology department in Naas hospital; if there is a clinic open to public patients who do not have a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48595/13]

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: I wish to share time with Deputy Terence Flanagan.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: Aside from the legislation itself, one point has struck me as being extraordinary in the Chamber today. I am surprised by it because while this legislation on the surface appears to be draconian in many respects, certain aspects of the medical card regime have improved over recent years. I refer to the lack of Government speakers on the issue. While Members on this side are always arguing...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions (13 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister for his reply. A message seems to have gone out from the Government that it is supportive of a replacement credit union in Newbridge. That demand may be coming from the public - I do not know - but it is important that we know where the Government stands on this, so that false hope is not built up. Does the Minister know what will be done with the building? Do we...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions (13 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for the Topical Issue matter. I also thank the Minister for attending the House. At a time when we are increasingly sceptical of the media, I acknowledge the role of local radio in this regard, including East Coast FM, which is my local station. This morning I listened to the Clem Ryan Show on Kfm Radio in Kildare, and he approached...

Order of Business (13 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: The EirGrid Bill is No. 68 in section C. The Tánaiste stated that the Bill would be published next year. This is a very contentious issue and, in fairness, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has produced a briefing document on energy infrastructure. Could the Government put aside some time to debate this issue in advance of the legislation because it is a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (13 Nov 2013)

Billy Timmins: 13. To ask the Minister for Health if a workable system for the management of the health services budget is in place, as recommended in the Odgen report. [42414/13]