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Other Questions: Sponsorship of Sporting Events (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Will the Minister of State accept that the introduction of such a ban would be very difficult to police? Many of the televised sports events take place outside the jurisdiction. Therefore, in any ban we would face a difficulty in dealing with content broadcast from other jurisdictions.

Other Questions: Sponsorship of Sporting Events (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: We need the Minister of State's oratorial skills.

Other Questions: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he can help the hotel industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15241/13]

Other Questions: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: With all the questions that have been grouped together, it appears no one is here to facilitate a response, with the exception of my colleagues in Sinn Féin, who are always here. I will be happy to make a couple of points. The Minister of State will be aware that representations have been made by the Irish Hotels Federation to complain about a lack of appropriate information to help...

Other Questions: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: While the industry has indicated a belief that the reduction in VAT to 9% has been helpful, I am not so sure that is proven. There has been increased activity but that was in line with an upturn that was already taking place in the tourism sector. It is worth remembering that it was not a gift of the Government to the tourism sector; it was a gift of the private pension funds of the State...

Other Questions: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Checks and controls to ensure Cavan does not get it again.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this important issue. I compliment my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, on this motion. Others, particularly Labour Party members, have raised questions about why the issue should be raised at this time. Our party has raised the issue consistently in recognition of the very serious numbers of people who find themselves in mortgage arrears...

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: The Labour Party will have lots of time after the next election to help the Minister of State with it.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form for the years 2003 to 2012, the number of vehicles taxed for three months, six months and 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15392/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion with FAI, GAA and IRFU (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Clearly, the Chairman did not shout loud enough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion with FAI, GAA and IRFU (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the delegations for their presentations. It is clear to all of us the impact on public health and social life these three organisations have right across the country. That is not in question. I take a practical view about the whole issue of advertising and sponsorship by alcohol drinks companies in the sporting industry. As some of the content originates in other jurisdictions,...

Topical Issue Debate: VAT Rates (28 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: As the Minister of State knows, the private bus and coach industry plays a substantial role in the Irish economy. The industry is made up of over 1,900 small to medium enterprises which operate in every county in Ireland and which between them employ somewhere between 6,500 and 7,000 people. The industry is a major provider of transport services, with 276 scheduled services, 220 student...

Topical Issue Debate: VAT Rates (28 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister of State setting out the facts as they are. A UK business or operator established in the Six Counties can offer its services south of the Border. It can purchase all of its materials north of the Border, where it has the capacity to recover the VAT it pays. I do not suggest such companies do so on goods purchased south of the Border. This relates to inputs purchased...

Other Questions: Diplomatic Representation (28 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the additional communications that have been held with Irish ambassadors since his re-call meeting of ambassadors in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15586/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Recovery and Resolution Framework for Financial lnstitutions: Discussion (4 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: That could be a big one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Recovery and Resolution Framework for Financial lnstitutions: Discussion (4 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the witnesses for their helpful presentations. I noted what they said in regard to the bail-in and the potential participation of depositors at whatever level. Mr. Carrigan indicated that it would be an unlikely development in light of all that has happened with recapitalisation and the strong tier 1 capital base in our institutions. However, we are none the less scrutinising a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Recovery and Resolution Framework for Financial lnstitutions: Discussion (4 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I thank Mr. Carrigan for that but I prefaced my question by accepting that is the situation. However, if we are to be true to our mandate in terms of scrutinising legislation, we have to consider all eventualities. It is a given that regulation has improved and it is now clearer who will participate in the resolution process at a much earlier stage. However, it is possible in certain...

Leaders’ Questions (16 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: It is one-sided.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: That is the reason the Labour Party is doing so well.

Order of Business (16 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Last December, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, during the debate on the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission legislation, promised amending legislation to deal with the modernisation of the management structures of the Houses of the Oireachtas. The indication was the legislation would be brought forward in the first half of this year. I am surprised, having looked over the...