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Open Europe press summary: 23 July 2008

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:11:59 +0000

Fine Gael's Billy Timmins said: “Mr Sarkozy's openness and frankness was refreshing and the Government should now reciprocate by telling him that there will be no referendum re-run before the elections and, thus, the upcoming European …... Continue reading »

Evacuating Irish Out Of Lebanon

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:48:17 +0000

The airport in Beirut is closed and Hezbollah militants are in control of the west of the capital. Fine Gael's Foreign Affairs spokesman Billy Timmins says the new Foreign Affairs Minister must act immediately and evacuate the Irish out …... Continue reading »

Ireland To Recognize Kosovo Independence

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:39:21 +0000

Fine Gael's foreign affairs spokesman Billy Timmins and Labour's European affairs spokesman Joe Costello also welcomed Kosovo's declaration. However, Mr Costello said clarification was needed on the “precise status” of the nearly 300 …... Continue reading »

Job loss in Arklow - public representatives responses

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:26:24 +0000

I’m sure similar sentiments have been expressed by our other public representatives in the County, but the only 2 I have to hand are from Liz McManus and Billy Timmins. Both are calling on Government to find alternative employment for …... Continue reading »

End-of-term fail for FF/PD Govt on class sizes - Timmins

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 01 May 2007 12:41:28 +0000

End-of-term fail for FF/PD Govt on class sizes – Timmins End-of-term fail for FF/PD Govt on class sizes – Timmins CSO report shows Ireland … in classes of 40 or more,” says Wicklow/East Carlow Fine Gael TD, Billy Timmins.... Continue reading »

Alarmed, distressed, fearful or intimidated anyone?

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 19:48:01 +0000

Let the ASBOs begin…! It is Fine Gael that has me worried, though. Not the individuals themselves who are for the most part charming and pleasant, but the policies. Boot camps and drink tanks are my concern, and of course playing the fear card in politics. It has been done before of course, but let’s not forget about the causes of crime. I can’t... Continue reading »

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:06:20 +0000

Six Jihadist cells operating in Ireland It’s official. A report released three years ago confirms that six Islamist terror groups are operating in Ireland, as reported by RTÉ . No mention of Jihad Jaara, a big fish of the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades living in exile in Ireland. Oddly enough, Al Aqsa Martyrs aren’t one of the six groups mentioned... Continue reading »

Timmins welcomes EPA decision on Illegal Dump at…

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:12:25 +0000

Timmins welcomes EPA decision on Illegal Dump at Whitestown September 22nd, 2006 Deputy Billy Timmins has welcomed the decision by the EPA with respect to the illegal dump site at Whitestown, Stratford-on-Slaney, Co Wicklow which in effect means that all waste, with the exception of the inert material, has to be removed from the site. Deputy... Continue reading »