Results 1,701-1,720 of 5,034 for speaker:Billy Timmins
- Written Answers — Waste Management Charges: Waste Management Charges (14 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: Question 257: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding old age pensioners and their refuse collection in that in the past when the county councils collected the refuse there was a waiver scheme in operation for OAPs and those on low incomes but now that they are privatised they have to pay the full cost; if there are any schemes that...
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: I wish to share time with Deputies Naughten and Creed.
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: I listened with interest to Deputy Gogarty's speech and there is much in it with which I agree. However, if I had not seen the announcement made a couple of weeks ago that the Green Party was pulling out of Government I would not believe that he is pulling out. I know that deep down the Green Party probably regrets the decision made at the time.
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: It always prided itself on having wideranging discussions with all party members but I do not recall the party membership arriving by balloon and parachute to Dublin to make the decision that weekend.
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The Green Party has certainly evolved from when it did not even have a leader a few years ago; now, its leader has almost the same autonomy as a leader of Fianna Fáil. It is growing in likeness to its master. Deputy Gogarty mentioned education and he prided himself on the lack of cuts. However, as my party leader stated, there are many timebombs in the...
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: That is true.
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: I could be cynical and make the argument that if we were paid on productivity, the Government would have to pay the public. I would like to suggest, and perhaps the Green Party will take up this cudgel before it leaves Government in 2011 or 2012 or whenever it stretches its term out to, that we consider the concept of limiting politicians' expenditure between elections, because this spending...
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: That is a good and welcome idea. However, the populist idea that a bus should start out in Cahirciveen at 6 a.m. and collect the various Ministers and Ministers of State and bring them to Dublin is not practical and will not work. I believe the public realises that. I would like to get to the Bill and the reductions in social welfare allowances. I am aware that thanks to the policies of...
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: The scheme is a good development and welcome it. I have spoken about the rent supplement on previous occasions and about how it is abused. I welcome the announcement by the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Finneran, of an increase in the tenant purchase scheme from 30% to 45%, as this is something for which I have been calling for...
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: The Deputy is a great chap.
- Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (8 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46593/10]
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45936/10]
- Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (7 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45940/10]
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (7 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45937/10]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45938/10]
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (7 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45939/10]
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (7 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45935/10]
- Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: The speaking arrangements are as reflective of the organisation and administration of this House as is the futility of bring forward this useless Bill. What we say in this House will go unheeded, but I will make one point as the Minister of State with responsibility for housing, Deputy Finneran, is present. Local authorities should open up the boarded-up houses around the country and get...
- Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: The Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is on Second Stage. Will it be completed before the end of session? If not, will Fine Gael's similar Private Members' legislation, the Civil Liability Bill, which has passed Second Stage, be taken in lieu of the former?
- Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2010)
Billy Timmins: How long do I have to speak?