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Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: That is clear. I thank the Minister of State.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: This section deals with providing the new authority with the capacity to appoint consultants and advisers. While I can understand it, it is always good when one is drafting primary legislation to deal with potential circumstances that one might not have thought of in advance. What did the Government have in mind here? We are always concerned about consultants, particularly in light of some...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: While I accept the Minister of State's point that it was part of the two previous entities, that in itself might not necessarily be a reason that it should be included here. I am sure the Minister of State will appoint a board that comes with its own skill sets. We need to put much more emphasis on the kind of people we appoint to these boards so that it is about capturing their knowledge,...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: This section states: The Minister may, in relation to the performance by Sport Ireland of its functions, give a direction in writing to Sport Ireland requiring it to comply with such policies of the Government as are specified in the direction.Would this be based on some report that the Government might have created, some policy position that it would take or decisions that get taken on a...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: As the Minister of State is aware, there are two entities. What understanding or arrangements exist? What is the expectation in terms of the appointment of a chief executive? Is there any understanding on the part of either of the executives in the current organisations regarding becoming the chief executive of this entity? Has any agreement been reached there?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: What does the Minister have in mind when he talks about the competition being "fair and open"?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: So the Minister of State's officials are drawing up the criteria that an applicant would have to satisfy? Does the Minister of State expect that it will be a requirement that an applicant must have worked in either of the organisations that are amalgamated?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The legislation should clearly set out criteria and if not the criteria, it should most certainly set out the process by which the chief executive will be appointed. I do not see anything here that tells me that a chief executive must come through the Public Appointments Service process.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: It is not acceptable that this appointment should be made by the Minister. I am not making a personal criticism of the Minister of State. However, appointing a chief executive and proceeding from there is an exceptionally bad way to approach this issue. A fair, open and transparent competition must be held. From that point of view, I put the Minister on notice that I will vigorously...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Two issues arise. The first is openness, which means having in place an open process by which people can apply. The transparency of the appointment is another issue. On the appointment, a clearly independent process is required for selecting a candidate from a pool of individuals who apply for the position. The process must be open, fair and transparent. We must not allow a perception to...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Will there be an open competition with an independent appointments procedure?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I am not suggesting that would be the case. However, the Minister of State indicated the Minister would make the appointment. While I accept that, the Minister's decision must be based on a recommendation arising from an independent procedure that is external to the Department. It is for this reason that the Top Level Appointments Committee handles appointments to the higher echelons of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (27 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the current operation of the Dursey Island cable car; if he will provide investment for the cable car to ensure a consistent and quality service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45690/14]

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: They are still better off than the people on the side of the street. The Government should get its priorities right.

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The Taoiseach should answer the question.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 170. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has considered methods to include part-time workers under the tax saver scheme currently in place for full-time workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45768/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 171. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 15 January 2014, if he will provide an update on the Revenue Commissioners' current view regarding the taxation status of crypto-currencies, including Bitcoin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45769/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Smarter Transport (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 491. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason Dublin city did not participate in this year's European mobility week. [46360/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 587. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will guarantee that personal data from on-board Wi-Fi sessions on Irish Rail and Bus Éireann will be protected; his plans to address the tendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45770/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 588. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the privatisation of Wi-Fi services on Bus Éireann and Irish Rail will remain free for customers as part of their journey costs. [45771/14]