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Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: We do not want that to happen.

Commercial Rates: Motion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. This House is often accused of being behind in discussing important issues, but we are right on the money on this occasion in that we are dealing with a matter of hugely significant importance. Given his personal business experience, the Minister of State is well aware of the impact the current financial crisis is having on so many...

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance if he can provide an estimate on revenue lost to the Exchequer annually due to the practice of diesel laundering; if he is considering any proposals to counteract such illegal activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36494/11]

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to recommend the introduction of a minimum price order for the sale of alcohol in view of the below-cost selling practice by some multinational supermarkets and the consequent impact of this practice on social order and public health. [36533/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has consulted with the hospitality sector on their concerns regarding VAT increases on alcohol and the impact that any such increases would have on the viability of the sector and the consequent impact on employment levels. [36536/11]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his proposals and/or those of the County Clare Vocational Education Committee to meet the accommodation needs of a college (details supplied). [36537/11]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to meet the accommodation needs of a school (details supplied) in County Clare. [36538/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 171: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review the way in which rates are calculated on public houses; and if his attention has been drawn to the impact of the cost of rates on the viability of many pubs through out the country. [36539/11]

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to recommend the introduction of a minimum price order for the sale of alcohol in view of the below cost selling practice by some multinational supermarkets and the consequent impact of this practice on social order and public health. [36535/11]

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Could the Deputy not read the script from the press office a bit better than that?

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Broken promises.

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: What about a former Ceann Comhairle?

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: What did Nessa Childers think?

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: The Tánaiste should listen to himself.

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I hope he shows more regard for the committees of the European Parliament than he does for this House.

Road Transport Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I support the general thrust of the amendment put forward by Sinn Féin. I say that in the context of recognising that many people have committed offences in the past regardless of their motivation, whether political or otherwise, at a certain time in their lives. Everybody has to be given an opportunity to have a second chance. There have been discussions in this House about legislation...

Road Transport Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I move amendment No. 4a: In page 11, before section 11, to insert the following new section: 11.—(1) Where a vehicle is about to be used for the purposes of the road transport business of an operator under an operator's licence or a Community licence, the operator shall give to the person who is to act as driver of the vehicle while it is being so used a true copy of the licence or a...

Road Transport Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I will not push the matter to a vote. The provision in the Bill hankers back to a bygone era when if one was presented with something one carried it as a token of its existence. With the advent of the Internet, online access makes the question of who is licensed abundantly clear. Other road transport legislation requires that people display their NCT certificates, insurance discs and tax...

Road Transport Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: That is okay.

Road Transport Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: On Second Stage, the Minister was helpful in identifying the exemptions provided for in statutory instruments or other legislation that are not included in this Schedule. Does he intend to codify in a Schedule all of the pursuits that do not require licences?