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Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (6 Jul 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Bill, as I did when it was originally passed by the Seanad. I recognise the tremendous effort that has been made by Senator Paddy Burke and his Opposition colleagues, who have co-operated with the Government during the passage of the legislation. It is clear that there is consensus in this House about the manner in which we should deal with the problem of deaths on our roads....

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I support the calls for a debate on health in the House. There have been certain improvements based on announcements in recent days particularly the winter bed initiative. We all recognise that the elderly are most affected by some of the delays in the health service, particularly in the winter months. I would welcome the Minister for Health and Children coming to the House to explain in...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I support Senators Morrissey and Daly in their calls for a discussion of the State Airports Act. Some serious difficulties have arisen at Shannon Airport as a result of Dublin Airport Authority's insistence on rationalisation taking place over the heads of the workers. Efforts are being made to close and limit services in the bar and restaurants under the guise of re-rostering of workers,...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I join Senators Finucane and Leyden in calling for an urgent debate in the House to discuss the problems with Smart Telecom. Given the House is considering an emergency transport Bill today, surely it would be possible to prepare emergency legislation in respect of Smart Telecom. It is important for consumers and customers to be protected. It is outrageous that more than 40,000 people have...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I accept that but in supporting Senator Norris's call for a debate, I must point out that Shannon Airport was found not to be involved in torture or that any torture had taken place there.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: No prisoners have been taken through the airport. The Government stated it would not allow that to happen.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: No prisoners were taken through the airport. It would not be allowed by the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: If Senator Bannon's party is depending on the Green Party to enter Government, it may have to change its views on rural planning.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: We will see what Deputy Sargent has to say about that.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006: Second Stage (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister to the House and the provision he brings before us today. It is worth noting that the legislation that has been in place for a number of months has been very effective in dealing with the scourge of road deaths we discussed on many occasions in the House last year. It was one of the most hotly debated issues not just in this House but in the media and among the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on orthodontics at the earliest convenience. It is of serious concern to parents of teenagers. Over a number of years it has been recognised that there has been an effort by consultants in private practice to drive parents to use their services. They are using a dominant position to prevent the delivery of the service through the public service. That...

Seanad: Telecommunications Structures: Motion (8 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I thank Senator MacSharry for sharing time with me. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power. It is interesting the Minister of State who is now in attendance is attached to the Department of Health and Children. Considerable concern has been expressed in this debate on the issue of health and how telecommunications antennae have the potential to affect the health of certain...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: Will the Leader organise a debate, without delay if possible, with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to examine the Department's policy regarding speed restrictions in built-up areas? Great concern has been expressed in built-up areas, particularly in some of the newer communities, where speed limits apply but there are no speed restrictions in place. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: What did the Senator do on the health board?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I join Senators in calling for a debate in the House on the national transport network. There seems to be some confusion about the tolling of the M50. It would be important to have such a debate here. Those who have suggested that the toll on the M50 should be ended are worried about the impact that would have on the roll-out of the roads programme. The toll in question should be...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I ask the Leader to consider holding a debate on the association between drug abuse and mental health. A debate on drug abuse was held here recently and I believe a crossover exists in many cases involving people with psychiatric problems. A gap occurs in how the issue is dealt with whereby people who have made an effort to recover find themselves in a vulnerable situation on coming back...

Seanad: Road Network (22 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, for coming to the House to respond to the issue I raise. As he is aware, a river crossing in a well-known scenic area of County Clare, Killaloe, connects the county with County Tipperary. We, in County Clare, try to avoid connecting with County Tipperary around Munster...

Seanad: Road Network (22 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister of State for that detailed response to this straightforward question and for the efforts he is making in co-operation with the council. We have been critical in the past that the Department and the council have not worked closely together but it is clear they have a clear focus on what is needed in this instance.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: The Banner County.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I support calls for a debate on rendition. I would like the Minister for Foreign Affairs to come before the House without delay because it would afford him and Members the opportunity to place on record their abhorrence at the principle of extraordinary rendition and, in particular, the kind of torture to which the draft report refers.