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Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: No.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I join Senators Ormonde and Brian Hayes in calling for a debate with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government with a view to developing standards in the building sector. I am concerned not only with apartment blocks in cities and towns, as there is a major problem with virtually all houses and apartment blocks currently being built. As a result of the construction...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Statements. (25 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this matter. Senator Daly clearly outlined the position on Shannon Airport and its role in this debate. For many years the Government has accommodated military aircraft from all jurisdictions, including the Russian Federation.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Statements. (25 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: Notwithstanding that, a group of people have attempted to rewrite history and suggest the actions of the Government in recent years amounts to a departure from a long-standing policy. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is a well-recognised fact that the Government has always allowed foreign military aircraft to pass through Irish airspace without compromising the military neutrality...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Statements. (25 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (25 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I wish to share time with Senator Daly.

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (25 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister for his presence in the House to discuss the issue of a sewerage scheme for Scariff, Feakle and Quilty. This matter has been under discussion between Clare County Council and his Department for a considerable number of years. The various reports have been presented at the relevant stages, but unfortunately we still do not have a start date for the project. The Minister is...

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (25 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister for his clarification. It is clear from his extensive and detailed reply that a number of steps have yet to be taken. Some further information has to be provided by the council, for example. When that step has been taken, there will be negotiations between the Department and the council to decide who will pay for the various elements of the scheme. I ask the Minister to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I too would like to raise the issue of nursing homes, which was dealt with in last night's "Prime Time" programme. It is of great concern to see how the elderly are being treated. I agree with other Senators, particularly regarding the role of next of kin, which those concerned are obviously neglecting. I would like the Leader to take into account the question of prior notice. There are...

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister to the House for this important debate. We have had a number of debates on all elements of aviation policy announced in the last few weeks. It is welcome to get clarity once and for all on these issues. I will try to address those elements that have a particular relevance to the west of Ireland, the mid-west and County Clare in particular. It is important that the right...

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: From the perspective of the media and the Opposition, they did not succeed in their aim of driving a wedge between the Government parties and creating the false dawn of an election. That was wishful thinking. The decision of the Government in this matter has once again shown the resilience and ability of the two Government parties to work together for the betterment of the public. There is no...

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: The Government parties have the capacity to ensure the policies that are required will be developed and delivered in the coming years. In regard to the decision to sell a partial interest in Aer Lingus, the Minister and several other speakers observed that Aer Lingus requires access to working capital in order to ensure it has the capacity to compete with other significant players in the...

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: Senator Paddy Burke is well aware that I intend to do so. It is important that the country as a whole should establish itself as a base for investment from Asia, particularly China, with a view to ensuring the continued growth of our economy. The Minister, Deputy Cullen, addressed a number of the issues that remain to be considered. Of particular importance is the strategic issue of the slots...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I ask the Leader to organise a debate on the delivery of health services with particular reference to the Hanly report. It is unfortunate that the word "Hanly" has become a negative aspect of the health services given that there are so many positive elements in that document which could lead to a restructuring of the health services and put it on a solid footing. There are a couple of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: This unfortunate scaremongering is affecting people's health because it is creating a negative impression about these hospitals. It is a matter that needs to be addressed; hopefully a debate would resolve the position.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: Did the Senator read the letter?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: Policies from the Opposition.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: The Senator is welcome to County Clare at any time.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I wish to share time with Senator Fitzgerald.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister and the opportunity to contribute to this important debate on a Bill which has been in the making for a considerable time. There has been extensive consultation with virtually all the interested parties and groups throughout the country. It is unfortunate that there is not universal acceptance of the Bill among certain groups which would broadly represent elements of...