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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 610. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will extend car free zones to cities across Ireland on Sunday mornings to promote cycling, walking and casual trading; his views on this year's European mobility week; his Department's expenditure on the week; his views on reverse tolling practises during the week in Norway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46359/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 611. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to create on street ticket vending machines at high use bus stops throughout Dublin and Cork cities in order to decrease the volume of cash payments as they can adversely affect scheduled punctuality. [46361/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 612. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the plans to electrify the national rail network in order to help meet our carbon emissions targets and increase energy efficiencies. [46362/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 613. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he will take to address the significant increase in cyclist injuries on our roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46372/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (27 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the current operation of the Dursey Island cable car; if he will provide investment for the cable car to ensure a consistent and quality service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45690/14]

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Steady now, Taoiseach.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The Taoiseach needs a big sit down.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: It is not acceptable that this appointment should be made by the Minister. I am not making a personal criticism of the Minister of State. However, appointing a chief executive and proceeding from there is an exceptionally bad way to approach this issue. A fair, open and transparent competition must be held. From that point of view, I put the Minister on notice that I will vigorously...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Two issues arise. The first is openness, which means having in place an open process by which people can apply. The transparency of the appointment is another issue. On the appointment, a clearly independent process is required for selecting a candidate from a pool of individuals who apply for the position. The process must be open, fair and transparent. We must not allow a perception to...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Will there be an open competition with an independent appointments procedure?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I am not suggesting that would be the case. However, the Minister of State indicated the Minister would make the appointment. While I accept that, the Minister's decision must be based on a recommendation arising from an independent procedure that is external to the Department. It is for this reason that the Top Level Appointments Committee handles appointments to the higher echelons of...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Does the Minister of State have in mind in this regard voluntary input rather than financial contribution for some reward or return or could it allow also for a financial contribution which is not part of a sponsorship arrangement?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Is there a potential for benefit-in-kind?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I recall a previous proposal a number of years ago where an individual of significant net worth was prepared to put €50 million into a national stadium. Is it to make provision for that type of benefactor?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: That is clear. I thank the Minister of State.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: This section deals with providing the new authority with the capacity to appoint consultants and advisers. While I can understand it, it is always good when one is drafting primary legislation to deal with potential circumstances that one might not have thought of in advance. What did the Government have in mind here? We are always concerned about consultants, particularly in light of some...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: While I accept the Minister of State's point that it was part of the two previous entities, that in itself might not necessarily be a reason that it should be included here. I am sure the Minister of State will appoint a board that comes with its own skill sets. We need to put much more emphasis on the kind of people we appoint to these boards so that it is about capturing their knowledge,...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: This section states: The Minister may, in relation to the performance by Sport Ireland of its functions, give a direction in writing to Sport Ireland requiring it to comply with such policies of the Government as are specified in the direction.Would this be based on some report that the Government might have created, some policy position that it would take or decisions that get taken on a...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: As the Minister of State is aware, there are two entities. What understanding or arrangements exist? What is the expectation in terms of the appointment of a chief executive? Is there any understanding on the part of either of the executives in the current organisations regarding becoming the chief executive of this entity? Has any agreement been reached there?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: What does the Minister have in mind when he talks about the competition being "fair and open"?