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Institutional Child Abuse Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Jul 2009)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to address the Bill. While I recognise what the Labour Party is doing by presenting this Bill, it is clearly an act of engagement in this debate. I hope the Labour Party Members will be able to agree among themselves in a manner that does not require the House to be divided on this issue. The legislation they seek to bring forward from their perspective is feeding...

Institutional Child Abuse Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Jul 2009)

Timmy Dooley: I am not sure the measure benefits people in the State but interest outside is beginning to be significant. Current legislation allows for some late applications. The Minister of State has outlined how some of the late applications have been dealt with to date. Perhaps an extension can be addressed when the Minister of State has considered the matter further. I would like to see such a...

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2009)

Timmy Dooley: I wish to share time with Deputies Edward O'Keeffe and Michael Kitt.

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2009)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this important debate and to recognise the good work of our negotiators at Government and official level. The Lisbon treaty charts the future direction of Europe, characterised by member states working together more efficiently and effectively to exploit shared opportunities and resolve common problems. The biggest issue the Union faces is how to bring...

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2009)

Timmy Dooley: We will see how that works out the next time, maybe the smile will be on the other side of our faces. After the campaign the Government undertook significant research to find out what caused people who might otherwise have voted "Yes" to drift into the "No" camp. These included the abortion issue, which had been covered in the Maastricht treaty, social and ethical issues. Militarisation...

Order of Business (9 Jul 2009)

Timmy Dooley: That is what the Opposition would do.

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Timmy Dooley: This section deals with the provisions required by duty free shops to avail of the opportunity to display signage associated with the sale of tobacco products which generally are in cartons of 200 in duty free shops. While this is welcome business for duty free shops it is right that we make the changes as identified in this amending legislation to allow that business to continue. It does...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Timmy Dooley: Sit down.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Timmy Dooley: If the Deputy knew that was the position, why did he ask the question?

Election of Ceann Comhairle (13 Oct 2009)

Timmy Dooley: Will Deputy Kenny tell us what he wants?

Election of Ceann Comhairle (13 Oct 2009)

Timmy Dooley: Are we appointing a bishop?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Timmy Dooley: I wish to share time with Deputy Noel Treacy.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue. As the previous speaker said, we are here tonight to normalise and make a new beginning in a situation which has spiralled out of control and needs to be addressed. Fortunately or unfortunately, this Government is the only group putting forward a proposal that has the capacity to deal with the issues to which Deputy Lynch has...

Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (14 Oct 2009)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this significant Bill and to recognise the considerable work that Deputy Reilly has done in putting it together. It will no doubt lead to legislation. Like my colleagues I am happy to recognise his input, professionalism and experience. He is well positioned to do this type of work. It shows that while we often cross swords in this House we have...

Grant Payments. (20 Oct 2009)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important matter for discussion. Recognising the serious financial situation in which farmers find themselves, will the Minister of State consider arranging a payment schedule over a number of years to accommodate those farmers who have been asked to make a repayment as a result of inadvertent over-claiming in respect of various...

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2009)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I welcome the endorsement of the Lisbon treaty by the Irish people on 2 October. They recognised its importance. Let me refer to some of the comments of Deputy Ó Snodaigh, who implied the result of a referendum reflects satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the Government. If this were true, I would be quite happy based on...

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2009)

Timmy Dooley: I would like to believe this is a reflection of the work I did. The extent of the "No" vote may reflect the work of Deputy Ó Snodaigh. Perhaps the outcome was based on our work and not on the level of satisfaction, or otherwise, with the Government. The result in my county does not reflect the current level of satisfaction with the Government given the difficult measures it must...

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (21 Oct 2009)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to participate in this debate. The Opposition Deputies have provided us with a timely opportunity to discuss the matter but, unfortunately, they have missed the point in an effort to gain political kudos yet again, something which is the detriment of this House and society generally. The motion is short and seems to indicate that the Government is responsible for...

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (21 Oct 2009)

Timmy Dooley: We need to work co-operatively, in line with the information adduced through the competitiveness council's report, to identify those areas rather than coming up with bizarre ideas and seeking to blame the Government when it does not have a role in this area.

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2009)

Timmy Dooley: How did they obtain their jobs in the first instance?