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Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Where did the Taoiseach get the transcript that he read yesterday?

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Where did the Taoiseach get the transcript he read after he left the Dáil yesterday?

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: It is the Ceann Comhairle's responsibility to ensure that the record of the House is set straight.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

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

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate but it is somewhat disappointing that it is necessary. We had an opportunity to discuss these issues two weeks ago. It is not that we need a debate every time there is another storm. The principles remain the same. There is a storm blowing across Munster and heading towards Dublin today, but we do not need to have a debate in the...

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: We should put in place a comprehensive fund and appropriate criteria under which-----

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: -----the Government will respond appropriately when critical infrastructure gets obliterated.

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: If this was happening in Kilkenny or Dublin, it would be addressed, but it is the western seaboard, so forget about it.

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: That is not an approach I am prepared to stand over.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (12 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 238. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the current status of the DART underground and metro north projects; his views on whether bus rapid transit would provide a cheaper and more effective transport link to the airport instead of metro north; his views on whether expanding the DART to Dublin Airport is a viable project; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (12 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 239. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultancy costs to the National Transport Authority in reviewing the bus rapid transit options for transport in Dublin; the total spend on consultancy fees by NTA since January 2012 by project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7132/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on plans to upgrade the Dublin-Cork railway line; if he will further provide an update on plans to upgrade the Dublin-Belfast line; if it will be possible to separate the operation of the DART from this line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7133/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (12 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 241. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the use of commuter trains on the Limerick-Galway railway line is inappropriate and has resulted in low passenger numbers; if it is possible to provide intercity trains for this line; if Irish Rail will consider running an intercity service from Cork via Limerick and Ennis to Galway; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Prices (13 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 28. To ask the Minister for Health his response to a Health Insurance Authority projection that the number of 18 to 29 year olds with health insurance will have fallen by almost 40,000 in March 2015 compared with July 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6940/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Review (13 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 40. To ask the Minister for Health when a replacement for the mobility allowance will be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6941/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry Regulation (18 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is concerned at the introduction of a heavy goods vehicle road user levy in the United Kingdom which will have a significant impact on Irish hauliers; if he has spoken to his British counterpart regarding this levy; his plans to apply a similar levy here on foreign hauliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8056/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry Regulation (18 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister is aware that the authorities in the United Kingdom intend to introduce a charge for heavy goods vehicles travelling from outside the state and they have managed to find a methodology for doing so in a manner that does not breach European Union competition law. I understand the Minister's Department has been aware of this for the past three years. He will be aware also that the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry Regulation (18 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister but he has not given me any confidence that he will find a solution or a resolution that will meet the concerns and the needs of the owners of heavy goods vehicles. He is aware that it is approximately €5,200 cheaper to operate the same heavy goods vehicle in the North of Ireland as opposed to the South. The Irish State has chosen not to police the visiting of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry Regulation (18 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister may not have had time to answer my question regarding whether he has had an opportunity to discuss with Deputy Adams the expected approach of the Northern Ireland Assembly to the charge. If he has had such discussions, perhaps he can outline their nature and, if he has not, I ask him to explain why he has not engaged.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Pension Provisions (18 Feb 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he has taken to resolve the potential strike action at our national airports; his views with regard to the future of the Irish airlines superannuation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8057/14]