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Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (5 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive answer. My compliment to the Minister was not backhanded but rather genuine in terms of what is being done in this city. As one who stays here for three or four days per week, I thoroughly recognise the necessity of a comprehensive bus and light rail service in the city. It is clear from the Minister's response that he has also recognised the...

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (5 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross will be well aware of the very significant need to address the lack of public transport throughout the country in recent years. Significant work has been done in the major city of Dublin and a considerable number of reviews have examined the best possible public transport model. There has been investment in light rail and new buses...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (5 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: 307. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the recommendations in a report (details supplied) have been implemented; and if there is a timeline for their implementation if this is not already in place. [30012/18]

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: He was down the back of the bus.

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: They were knocked down by 3,000 going in.

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: The Taoiseach has spent too much time at high altitude.

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: That was then; this is now.

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: That is historical. It is ancient. People have been fired over that.

Establishment of Special Joint Committee on Climate Action: Motion (3 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: They might have a couple of your fairies, Danny.

Establishment of Special Joint Committee on Climate Action: Motion (3 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: We are second from the bottom. If the Minister is satisfied with that and continues to defend the indefensible he will cloud himself in the smoke of burning fossil fuels. He is lost in that smoke and needs to get out of it. He can be a leader and make his ministerial career on the back of fighting for the tough decisions rather than looking over his shoulder and wondering if he is going to...

Establishment of Special Joint Committee on Climate Action: Motion (3 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister must forget about that. He has reached the Cabinet table. He must make the right decisions and commit to working on the basis of the recommendations of the committee. Fianna Fáil will participate in the committee as a member of the Opposition. We did not stand back when it came to recommending difficult decisions on the future of public service broadcasting. The...

Establishment of Special Joint Committee on Climate Action: Motion (3 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: Like others, Fianna Fáil wholeheartedly supports the establishment of a special Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action. We welcome the recent establishment of the Citizens' Assembly on climate change. Without a shadow of a doubt, climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity on a global scale and it is vital that Ireland plays a strong role in addressing it. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: Like Deputy Ryan, I must apologise. We had to be in the Dáil because we were speaking on the establishment of the climate change committee, which links in nicely to what we are discussing here. I have read the documentation the witnesses provided in advance. Perhaps they could help us understand the size of the oil and gas industry here. How many people are employed directly in it? ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: I have to leave but I will read the responses in the report.

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: The standard of cardiac and cancer care is rubbish. The Government has nothing to stand over.

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: There is now a far bigger population. The Tánaiste has failed to recognise the demographics, which is unsurprising.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (3 Jul 2018)

Timmy Dooley: 275. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 606 of 12 June 2018, when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28717/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (28 Jun 2018)

Timmy Dooley: 33. To ask the Minister for Health the processes in place for the recruitment of psychiatrists; the number of vacancies for consultant psychiatric posts; the number of same filled on a non-specialist basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28209/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jun 2018)

Timmy Dooley: We have drawn the short straw.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2018)

Timmy Dooley: Talk about shamrock economics or leprechaun economics.