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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that it is equitable that a taxi may not be over 15 years in service while public transport vehicles, wheelchair accessible taxis and private buses are not required to be bound by this provision; if he will outline the public policies for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18151/14]

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: It has to take the results of the election into account.

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The Government backed down on that one.

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Paddy does not need to know.

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: It sounds like Paddy had better sink his own well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I leave it up to the Chairman. Maybe he will be able to progress it before 2016.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Although I did not propose it, I agree with it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: When I use the term “citizen”, I am referring to anyone who is entitled to an Irish passport, be they second generation or even born here. The question arises on how we treat Irish citizens residing in the EU as opposed to those outside it. Should an Irish citizen be only allowed one vote for the European Parliament? What about the Irish citizen residing in Australia? There...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I will outline the Fianna Fáil position on this matter. We believe Irish citizens abroad should have a say in the political life of Ireland. We support voting rights for Irish citizens abroad for presidential elections and believe these citizens and our diaspora should be represented in Seanad Éireann. With regard to Irish citizens who reside in the European Union, we believe we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The Deputy is about to say he is a great Gael.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Did the GAA approach these channels?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: With respect, the questions have not been answered. One concerned the reference to the cynical reaction to some of the announcements. There is also the change from 2011 until now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: He was a great Fianna Fáil man.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: What is the connection between the Channel 7 broadcast in Australia and the Sky deal in Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I would like for sure to hear the broader debate but we are here to discuss 14 games that will no longer be free-to-air in Ireland. I accept absolutely the GAA's obligation to ensure that the diaspora is looked after but it could have gone ahead with the deal in Australia and with RTE in respect of its digital platform and it would still have had access to the diaspora, to the emigrants and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome Mr. Duffy and Mr. O'Neill and thank them for their presentation. Every member of the committee is cognisant of the exceptionally good work the GAA does and the leadership it has shown in developing the sport at local and national level, including the investment the organisation makes. Any comments I make at variance with where the witnesses are on the issue should not be seen as...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: That is an intolerable burden to place on anyone's shoulders, given the fact that, to use the Minister's analogy on the generality of the approach taken by the State on behalf of the taxpayer, the financial institutions were provided with funds to shore up their capital and allow them to continue trading. I accept that Bank of Ireland is largely a private company and that the State only...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: What are struggling homeowners supposed to think when they hear these words from a Minister? How can they possibly believe the State is looking our for their best interests and how are they expected to place any faith in or avail of the mechanisms being put in place by the State to address this crisis? Often, the tone can be set by a Government comment or position, even though it may not be...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The spiralling mortgage crisis across Ireland has consumed countless families. While struggling to make ends meet and keep their heads above water, they must now confront the real possibility that their family home might be repossessed. This is thanks to last year's legislation from the Government dealing with the Dunne judgement. The continued crisis represents a personal tragedy for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Timmy Dooley: So the individual concerned must establish a link with a particular province, or is it just a box-ticking exercise? For example, if a person decides to vote at his or her embassy, can he or she decide in advance of registering in which constituency he or she wishes to be registered, or is a particular methodology used to establish his or her entitlement to vote in a particular district?