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Jobs Initiative (12 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I do not want to rain on the parade in respect of the growth in passenger numbers, but while I accept there has been a modest increase in tourism activity, have the numbers presented factored in the ash cloud of 2010? Has the Minister seen a particular spike in tourism growth as a result of the reduction in VAT?

Taxi Regulations (12 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. However, the question remains: when does he expect to be in a position to publish the report? When will he be in a position to bring forward any legislative changes that he desires or that the Cabinet so directs?

Taxi Regulations (12 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister of State is not in a position at this stage to give an indicative guideline or timeframe.

State Airports (12 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I did not manage to respond to the Minister on the matter that arose on another question but he indicated that certainty would be brought to it over the course of the coming year. I hope that was a broad, general statement and that he intends to deal with it a lot more quickly than by the end of the year. I would welcome certainty on the timescale. Comments by Government Members seem to...

State Airports (12 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: -----some people within the Department who have access to the report.

State Airports (12 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Prior to Christmas we saw various proposals being put forward as the preferred option. One such proposal related to the development of a management structure similar to that of CIE with the three airports having an independent structure within an overall umbrella aviation company. I favour that approach as the way forward and would strongly support it. I welcome the Minister's comments in...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (12 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will quantify the number of marked patrol cars available for use in each of the Garda divisions as of 9 January, 2012; the number of marked patrol cars that have reached the 300,000 km limit in the past six months by division; the number of marked patrol cars that have been replaced by division in the same six months; the...

Business of Dáil (13 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: On a point of order-----

Business of Dáil (13 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I appreciate that. As the Chair can see, there is some difficulty here this morning in trying to reach a consensus on how we should proceed. Much of the difficulty relates to the Water Services (Amendment) Bill. I suggest the Chair allow the Whips ten minutes to met outside the House and suggest he suspends the sitting for ten minutes to allow them to discuss the issue. Considering the...

Business of Dáil (13 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Allowing that discussion would be in line with the commitment of the Government to bring a level of reform to the way in which we do business. Seeing as the issue has arisen-----

Business of Dáil (13 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: -----will the Chair allow a suspension to discuss this issue?

Business of Dáil (13 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: It is the Chair's prerogative to suspend the sitting. I ask him to do this to seek agreement.

Business of Dáil (13 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I do not want to cause disruption. I respect the House, as do most of those here. However, for the sake of ten minutes, allow the Whips sit down to have a conversation, give the Minister a chance to have a cup of tea and get his thoughts together. I appeal to the Chair.

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister is causing trouble again.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: This is Enid Blyton stuff.

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (17 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any meetings recently in relation to Northern Ireland and in particular activities in west Belfast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2323/12]

Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: We built schools all over Clare. Deputy Breen was at the openings. He drank the wine.

Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Deputy should read the rest of Deputy Smith's speech. Some of the people might not have heard it and they seem to be appreciating it. Keep it coming.

Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I do not know many principals who want to be in the position the Government is putting them in.

Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I compliment those who have been in contact with me and other Members in an effort to highlight the difficulties that will arise from the significant cuts set out. I condemn the actions taken by the Government which has sought to undermine the provision of guidance counselling in over 700 schools, losing up to 1,000 teachers....