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Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: Just briefly-----

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: I do not disagree with the Taoiseach, but the report questions the basis of some of the projected expenditure and revenue figures. That is a worrying development.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: I do not disagree with what the Taoiseach has said, but that is an issue that needs to be addressed.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: On 21 October, the Minister for Finance stated he was looking forward to the fiscal assessment report. Statements were held in the House at the time, and the matter is No. 48 on the Order Paper. Will the Taoiseach put time aside as soon as possible for these statements to be resumed? 5 o’clock That report now questions the expenditure figures outlined in the comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Child Care Education (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 306. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the budget and poor pay and conditions of child care workers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45085/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 327. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding medical card applications in respect of persons (details supplied) [44939/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (25 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 475. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school development project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if a site has been purchased; if a planning application has been made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45302/14]

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: It was depressing to listen to some of the contributions prior to Deputy Denis Naughten. The Irish Water board members should resign and, if not, should be sacked. The Minister did not mention the board although he mentioned at the press conference afterwards that new positions will be advertised tomorrow. The board, which should ensure policy is carried out notwithstanding that the...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: I wish to signal that I propose to submit an amendment on Report Stage in relation to the inclusion of towns in this initiative. I tabled an amendment to last year's Finance Bill in regard to the inclusion of the town of Bray on the basis that there are far more properties in Bray town than in Kilkenny or Galway city. In my opinion, Bray town should have been selected before those two...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (19 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 170. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received an application from Wicklow County Council seeking permission to purchase housing stock for public use in Arklow in view of the fact there is a difficulty with new build; the position regarding the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44461/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (19 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 174. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the process that the sewerage scheme for Arklow, Count Wicklow went through; if such delays will be avoided in the future; if a new application will be lodged under infrastructural legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44491/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Debt Restructuring (18 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 185. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the sale of mortgages (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44205/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (18 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 499. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he plans to hand over the responsibility of the public water supply that serves commercial and farm enterprises; if so, the projected charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43893/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff Recruitment (13 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 307 of 4 November 2014, the length of time, number of interviews, advertising and short-listing for the position of Secretary General of his Department; and when the Secretary General was appointed. [43513/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 152. To ask the Minister for Health since when the primary percutaneous coronary intervention, PPCI, unit at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, no longer deals with emergency patients; if this centre is still in operation; the implications of the policy change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43514/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service Provision (12 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: I appreciate that the Minister for Health is not available, but I hope that the Minister of State will pass on my points. County Wicklow may be the only county that has never had a general hospital. As a result, the area has historically been served by hospitals in Naas, Tallaght, Loughlinstown and, in some cases, the general hospital in Wexford town. This has led to a fragmented service,...

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service Provision (12 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: Wicklow has an organisation called the community first responders. It comprises approximately 400 or 500 volunteers based in various locations who assist the ambulance service. When a call is received concerning a cardiac arrest, an ambulance may be dispatched from Townsend Street, but a local volunteer who has been trained to an acceptable standard is also called to the patient's location...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (12 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: 142. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the designation of a primary percutaneous coronary intervention, PCI, centre for ST elevation myocardial infarction, STEMI, patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43465/14]

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: I should have known with Deputy Durkan at the wheel it would not have happened.

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2014)

Billy Timmins: People state they returned the Christmas bonus and that others took it away or took a euro from old age pensioners. I am concerned that often we introduce policy measures to counteract slogans rather than deal with issues. I totally disagree with the €100 supplement for water allowance for people on home care packages and the free fuel allowance not because I believe they should pay...