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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: In light of the publication of a report of the expert panel established by the Government to try to find a resolution to the aviation dispute, will the Minister set out the next steps in the process? How will the expert panel's report secure the pension entitlements of the various categories of pensioners in the Irish airlines superannuation scheme?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Is it correct to conclude from the Minister's response that he believes the expert panel's report provides the best framework for finding a resolution to the dispute? If so, has the Minister commenced a process of engagement with the directors of the relevant boards, given that he appoints all the directors of the board of the Dublin Airport Authority and a minority of directors of the board...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister has identified a potential problem of which all of us are aware. Has he had any discussions with the other shareholders of Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport Authority with a view to trying to find a resolution? I have in mind one of the other large shareholders in Aer Lingus, namely, Ryanair. Has the Minister had an opportunity to discuss this particular matter with the chief...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sports Capital Programme Administration (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the distribution of taxpayers' money under the sports capital programme is carried out in a transparent manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27419/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sports Capital Programme Administration (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The current round of sports capital funding is currently being discussed and distributed by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Is the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport satisfied that the money is being disbursed in an upfront and transparent way, without any political influence?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sports Capital Programme Administration (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I am pleased to hear that the Minister of State has confidence in his own abilities, although it does not surprise me. On the previous occasion we discussed this issue the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, explained that the system of administration has changed since the Minister of State took office. Scoring and validation continue to be carried out by officials of the Department but the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sports Capital Programme Administration (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I am pleased that the Minister of State answered the question in that way because he fell into the classic trap. I asked a simple question and rather than answer it he responded with the usual bluster about what Fianna Fáil did. I am not standing over the practices followed by previous Governments.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sports Capital Programme Administration (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Of course, people had a right to do what they did back then but the position has since changed significantly. I asked the Minister of State straight questions about the people who advise him. Is the individual in question subject to the Official Secrets Acts? Does he have unfettered access to departmental files? Has he signed a contract of employment with the Minister of State or with the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sports Capital Programme Administration (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Absolutely.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sports Capital Programme Administration (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I am asking the questions.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sports Capital Programme Administration (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Will the Minister of State answer the question?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sports Capital Programme Administration (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: No. The Minister of State should answer the question.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cycling Safety (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a recent research project which finds that a large number of cycling accidents are unreported; the actions he will take to improve cyclist safety; if he is satisfied with the state of disrepair of many of urban cycle lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27348/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cycling Safety (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Research carried out by Trinity College College shows that cyclists are eight times more likely to die on the roads compared with other vehicle users. How does the Minister propose to address the situation where so many urban cycle lanes have fallen into disrepair? Will he outline any legislative or investment proposal he has to encourage people to make the shift away from individual...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cycling Safety (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: There is a clear need for significant investment in cycleways, some of which are entering a state of disrepair, particularly in urban areas. In addition, there is insufficient co-ordination among the various parties when road construction projects are under way where, for instance, different contractors might be digging different sections of roadway. The cyclist is often forgotten. The NTA...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Road Safety (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the further actions he will take to improve road safety here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27351/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Road Safety (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister might update us on his position on road safety and on the work of the Road Safety Authority in particular. As he is aware, Gay Byrne, as the Chair of that organisation, is about to leave that position. He might reflect on recent comments made by Bob Olsen, the head of the Garda Inspectorate, when he talked about the lack of investment by the Department of Justice and Equality...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Road Safety (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: In the Minister's response to my colleague, Deputy McConalogue, he talked about the strength of the Garda force and that it may be stronger than it might be if we had been in government. Notwithstanding his views in that regard, it is a fact that the level of enforcement of the law as it relates to road safety has been compromised in recent years. He spoke of the trends emerging this year...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Road Safety (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The Government has starved them of resources.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Road Safety (26 Jun 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister's description of a trend applies there too.