Results 861-880 of 5,034 for speaker:Billy Timmins

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (26 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 20. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the price differential between medication sold in Northern Ireland and here; the way he plans to close this gap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39929/13]

Order of Business (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: I refer to a two-part issue which was raised last week by my colleague, Deputy Denis Naughten, in respect of secondary legislation and section 22 of the Finance Act 2012. This concerns the employment investment incentive scheme which awaits approval by the EU Commission. How does this scheme, which has an impact for 230,000 SMEs in this country, stand? In the past the mid-Leinster region...

Other Questions: Live Exports (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: I note the Minister said in the past that exploiting market access is an issue for the industry, not the Department. I am aware, as is he, that Bord Bia is there to assist in the marketing of Irish produce. I do not expect that we will be exporting cattle to the US any time soon but I note, and I stand to be corrected, that there is only one person from Bord Bia based in the US. Will the...

Other Questions: Live Exports (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: I thank the Minister for his reply. I accept the need for Ireland to have higher standards than other EU countries. In view of that, what assistance, if any, does his Department provide to private enterprises that are trying to operate these vessels? He mentioned that nine vessels have sought approval, but could he tell me how many vessels are operational at the moment? If he does not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 89. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to ensure that there is a standardised inspection regime for on-farm inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39363/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 88. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that all Departmental inspectors have training in identifying depression as part of their on-farm inspection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39364/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 159. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) in County Wicklow that the property tax takes no account of ability to pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39653/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a fee-charging school (details supplied). [39182/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 230. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding BeatBullying Ireland (details supplied), a new charity set up in response to the bullying crisis Ireland has seen over the past year and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39192/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding national schools where parents are informed that payments are compulsory, that is, a €40 compulsory payment for arts and crafts, insurance and licence for reading books on computers; if payments can be compulsory or are they voluntary for parents of children attending national schools; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Budget Submissions (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 337. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) in County Wicklow that they will not be exempt from the public service broadcast charge as they are presently exempt from payment of the TV licence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39650/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Budget Submissions (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 338. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) in County Wicklow that there will be cuts in the free travel pass; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39651/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Budget Submissions (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 340. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a submission to Budget 2014 (details supplied) highlighting concerns regarding energy hardship being experienced by older people particularly those living alone; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39664/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Service Broadcast Charge (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 370. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) in County Wicklow that they will not be exempt from the public service broadcast charge as they are presently exempt from payment of the TV licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39649/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 505. To ask the Minister for Health if the cutbacks in St. Michael's House (details supplied) can be reversed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39195/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 530. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39388/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (24 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 556. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) in County Wicklow that further changes in the rules for medical card holders may remove citizens over 70 years from qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39652/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (19 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 14. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she will take to address the availability and affordability of regulated childcare services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38839/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (18 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 44. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he is taking to maximise the use of State exhibits and exhibitions currently held in storage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (18 Sep 2013)

Billy Timmins: 373. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the threats to class sizes in primary schools and further cuts to primary education, vital services which need to be protected (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38105/13]