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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Industry (8 Feb 2022)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister of State. I really appreciate her commitment and that of the Government to the recognition of the strategic importance of Shannon Heritage to the tourism offering of the island of Ireland. People in the mid-west are more than well aware of its importance and it is particularly pleasing to know that the same is true at the heart of Government. The Minister of State's...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Timmy Dooley: In light of what appears to be cross-party consensus that we must put a little more time and effort into this, I support the principle of the suspension being proposed, taking into account what the Minister of State has said. We do not want to in any way frustrate the work she is doing. There is an effort being made by IALPA and its members, and they really have no vested interest in this...

Seanad: Search and Rescue Policy: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Timmy Dooley: Will the Senator take a question? Is that permissible?

Seanad: Search and Rescue Policy: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Timmy Dooley: For clarity, the Senator talked about manipulation-----

Seanad: Search and Rescue Policy: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Timmy Dooley: It will only take two seconds.

Seanad: Search and Rescue Policy: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Timmy Dooley: The Senator said that "the business case was manipulated" and was an "effort to defraud". Are they his words, which is fine, or did I understand he was quoting the head of the Air Corps?

Seanad: Search and Rescue Policy: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Timmy Dooley: Okay.

Seanad: Search and Rescue Policy: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Timmy Dooley: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “acknowledges that:” and substitute the following: - a Government decision was taken on 27th July, 2021, to commence the formal procurement process for the next Irish Coast Guard aviation services contract in line with the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (Statutory Instrument No....

Seanad: Search and Rescue Policy: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Timmy Dooley: It is on the Order Paper. I very much support the Government counter-motion. The provision of an effective maritime search and rescue service is critical to Ireland as an island nation with a strong maritime sector. The sector depends on the reliability and professionalism of the Irish Coast Guard and all the component parts, including the Coast Guard aviation service, to offer a service...

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Timmy Dooley: I also wish to be associated with the expressions of condolence to the Murphy family and Ashling’s boyfriend, Ryan Casey, on what is a tragedy for all of them and their community. No words spoken here will bring any comfort to them. It is important that we mark this tragic event because it has brought about an outpouring of sympathy and grief and resolve to sort things out across the...

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Timmy Dooley: I also do not want to hear it said that it is not all men. Of course it is not all men who reach a point where they rape, murder or plunder the rights of women, but an awful lot of women are undermined by men every day. A culture of misogyny is endemic in our society, sadly. Whatever its origins, and we all have a fair idea of where it comes from and how it has been allowed to continue, it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)

Timmy Dooley: I have listened to Mr. Hendrick's contributions from my office. It is one of the benefits of the Covid changes around here. Where the witnesses may have seen the negatives, we have seen the positives. I thank the National Broadband Ireland representatives for the outlines and for their engagement with us. It was helpful also that we had the opportunity to meet with National Broadband...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)

Timmy Dooley: In the interests of clarity, I will restate my concern. We have all heard the concerns regarding inflation, particularly in the construction sector. No doubt some of that would have been factored in within the initial offering. Where is the company now with respect to accessing funds to meet the increased cost of rolling this out? Has it done some modelling on what the increased costs of...

Seanad: Broadband Roll-out: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Timmy Dooley: Like others I welcome the Minister of State and his officials to the House for more statements on broadband, which is something that has been a common feature of this Oireachtas and the previous one. There is little doubt the pandemic has brought into sharp focus the need for high-speed broadband. The vision for it was set more than ten years ago. It has stood the test of time in that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Timmy Dooley: Apologies for not being here; I was speaking in the Seanad on broadband, another important issue that falls within the Minister's remit. We have had discussions with the Department recently about the framework that is supposedly under discussion and how we can plan for the future of transport from a climate change perspective. I know that others have spoken about electric vehicles, EVs. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Timmy Dooley: You would nearly have to step off the footpath there were so many people on it.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Airport Policy (15 Dec 2021)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. As she knows, aviation and tourism throughout the State have been devastated due to the Covid pandemic. Shannon Airport is no different to any other airport in the world, in that it has suffered very considerable losses in passenger numbers and a reduction in activity. I recognise the support the Government has provided to date, which is well...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Airport Policy (15 Dec 2021)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister of State correctly identified the considerable support the State has provided to Shannon and to other airports, which is welcome. What we now need to look at is to move beyond the care and maintenance of the airport sector. It is hoped that, all going well, 2022 will be the beginning of the end of the Covid pandemic and in parallel with that we will have a reawakening of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2021)

Timmy Dooley: At the earliest opportunity, perhaps in the new year, I would welcome a debate in this House on the generation of electricity from wind, recognising that many of the areas suitable for the capture of wind energy on shore have now been used up and that planning attempts continue to seek to put wind turbines in areas that are not suitable. Frankly, many communities believe there is an...