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Message from Seanad (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: They are still alive.

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: The glossier the material, the more colourful, high-grade plastic that is included in the packaging and the displays around it - it is a way of making us feel like we are getting value for money.

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: Exactly. Maybe we can work on that.

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: There is a job of work to be done by us all.

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: I, too, welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I also welcome the initiative of both the Labour Party and the Green Party. We have been working on a similar Bill for some time. The one lesson I have learned from Deputy Eamon Ryan in this case is not to get bogged down in the detail in advance of publishing a Bill. I had a difficulty in getting the Bill through the Bills...

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: Ultimately, what we are trying to achieve in principle is to encourage a reduction in the amount of material that ends up in landfill and to do so in a way that changes the behaviour of citizens. That can be done if we do not provide them with the material to create unnecessary waste which is having a detrimental impact on the environment. To some extent, I can handle the notion of more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2017 and Retransmission Fees: Discussion (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. They are helpful for us in trying to move this legislation forward. My first comments will be to the Department's representatives. The comments are somewhat political but the witnesses are representing the Minister. I presume they are here to present his views and ideas, rather than necessarily the Department's views. The scale of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2017 and Retransmission Fees: Discussion (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: What is the timeframe? Ms Cronin said the Department was still waiting but when will it be right?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2017 and Retransmission Fees: Discussion (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: There is horse trading in this country. Spancil Hill is one place where it happens.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2017 and Retransmission Fees: Discussion (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: They must be fair and reasonable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2017 and Retransmission Fees: Discussion (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: I mentioned to someone on the way in here that it is a sad situation that has developed but that the people who feel disenfranchised are blaming RTE for the deal. They forget that it was the decision of Croke Park. I recall being a member of the committee at the time the deal was done. We brought the GAA in here and it was at pains to make the point that it was really about extending the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Data (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: 91. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs lost and created in the mid-west region as covered by Shannon Development in each of the years 2004 to 2016, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32073/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: 119. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the VRT rebate for electric, electric hybrid and plug in hybrid cars in each of the years from 2018 to 2022. [32186/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: 367. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare whose operation was cancelled on 26 June 2016 will receive confirmation of a new date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32114/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: 398. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will have surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32315/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: 604. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there will be no further work carried out on providing broadband to over 542,000 premises during the next 77 weeks until a company (details supplied) has completed the separate contract commitment to provide broadband to 300,000 premises. [32086/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: 605. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the contract of undertaking between a company (details supplied) and the government requires that no further work take place on the NBP until its work connecting the 300,000 premises was completed. [32087/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: 606. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason his department will not publish target dates for contract signing, work commencement and completion dates for the rollout of broadband to the 542,000 premises identified in the NBP as requiring State support. [32088/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: 607. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the ongoing procurement process for the national broadband plan. [32183/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Timmy Dooley: 613. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of homes in the light blue area of the NBP map that have been connected to broadband services in June 2017, by county; and if this number meets the requirements of the government's agreement with a company (details supplied). [32191/17]