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Committee on Public Petitions: Reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (23 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister for his forthright and frank presentation today and for his level of engagement with politicians on all sides of the House. He makes himself open and accessible and he listens. We might not always agree with his response but he certainly listens and takes matters on board. I agree with others who characterised the situation at the hospital as being extremely difficult...

Committee on Public Petitions: Reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (23 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: The question was on the cultural issue in the hospital and not reaching the targets we would have expected based on the resources that have been put in. My concern is that there needs to be a review of the overall leadership of the hospital. Culture does not change overnight nor does it change with new leadership. I ask the Minister to consider a multi-annual funding programme to bring...

Committee on Public Petitions: Reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (23 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: Is the Minister suggesting that there will not be an opportunity for the body politic or certain interest groups within Ennis, Nenagh or St. John's to pitch what they would like to see come from the review? Does the Minister believe HIQA will engage with politicians or will it remain entirely independent?

Committee on Public Petitions: Reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (23 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: I absolutely concur with that.

Committee on Public Petitions: Reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (23 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: Funding of the reforms-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (23 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: I asked a question and just want a response. It was on the funding of a reform programme to address that cultural shift or change. Is that something the Minister would consider?

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: An issue has arisen but I have not had an opportunity to table an amendment on it yet. It relates to the establishment of the need to grant certain employment permits and how that might be advertised or how an individual or company would make people aware of that. The Bill refers to the notice being published on "one or more online platforms". I have a concern because there is such a...

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister of State. While I understand the 50:50 rule, the reality is that citizens need to be made aware of this if we are to lift any burden from the employer. We all know how employers work. They are good people and I would not want to cast any aspersions. However, while the guardrail protects the 50:50 rule, there are many new citizens coming to live and work here, and...

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: For clarity and for the avoidance of doubt, I am not suggesting that it needs to appear in national newsprint but on a national publisher’s digital platform. Many of our national publishers are migrating their activities online and I consume most of my national news from the national digital platforms of the main publishers. As for the speed and agility with which we need to move, I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Chair. On a point of clarification, we sought Eir's attendance at the committee. The secretariat issued an invitation and afforded Eir an opportunity to come and discuss matters that are important and relevant to the commissioner being here. I note from correspondence that it has refused to attend. I have been on this committee for some time and we have had Eir here a number...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: I accept that, but I am concerned that Eir has refused to attend. I want to know what more the Chair or the committee can do to force it to appear. There are certain powers that can be sought.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: It is a regulated entity, though.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: We should refuse that invitation. We can deal with that issue again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: Yes. I will get to that but I want to make the point that there is a long-standing tradition here and, on advice, we do not stray into matters that are before the courts. We are all adults, most of the time. The letter Eir sent looking for blanket cover because it may decide to sue ComReg, as it has indicated in its letter, or may decide to appeal-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: It did, actually. If the Leas-Chathaoirleach goes to the end of the letter, it states that Eir may seek redress at some other point. We can avoid all of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: We need to ratchet it up against Eir, quite frankly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the commissioner, Ms Dixon. We are delighted to have her before the committee on this occasion. I recognise and thank her for the work she did as Data Protection Commissioner. She comes to this new role with a considerable amount of experience as a public servant, and we look forward to working with her, as the Oireachtas did in her previous role. From Ms Dixon's short time with...