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Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: It would be better than what we have been listening to.

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: You are not so great on detail yourself, Gerry.

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: He was jailing the bankers before the election.

Other Questions: Suicide Prevention (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 76. To ask the Minister for Health the way he plans to deal with the increasing problem of suicide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30426/13]

European Union (Accession of the Republic of Croatia) (Access to the Labour Market) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Does this mean the Deputy will be bringing him back into the Technical Group?

European Union (Accession of the Republic of Croatia) (Access to the Labour Market) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: That is usually from where the most likely migrant workers will come. Even with that particular cohort and given the percentage that has travelled here in the past, it is highly unlikely that it would have a destabilising impact on the economy. Notwithstanding the current level of unemployment, the Government's decision pertains only to employment. Croatians would, in any event, enjoy...

European Union (Accession of the Republic of Croatia) (Access to the Labour Market) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this legislation, which gives effect to the accession to the EU of Croatia. Over the past two days, I had the opportunity to attend the COSAC meeting hosted by this Parliament in Dublin Castle, which was attended by the Ceann Comhairle who made a fine contribution to the workings of that event. The importance of the continued enlargement of the EU...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 602. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider changing the Nursing Home Support Scheme Act 2009 to make provision for any dependent children the applicant may have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30625/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 648. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he has taken to ensure that Shannon Airport is given at least equal recognition as one of the two transatlantic airports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30010/13]

Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: The Tánaiste was elected to protect that.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: That is a cut in real terms.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Demand has increased, which makes that a reduction in real terms.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Every little cut hurts.

Topical Issue Debate: Middle East Peace Process (19 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to raise this matter alongside my colleague, Deputy Dowds. Recently, we visited Israel with a group of European parliamentarians on the invitation of the Council for European Palestinian Relations, CEPR, which is working within the EU to further the aims and ambitions of the Arab community in the context of Israel. Our visit was meant to show us at first hand the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Third Level Student Grant System: Discussion with SUSI (19 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: With respect, I have asked a question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Third Level Student Grant System: Discussion with SUSI (19 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: With respect, if I may respond. I am dealing with a number of files still in my office. I would not raise this issue today otherwise. I placed a call to Ms Stewart's office on Monday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Third Level Student Grant System: Discussion with SUSI (19 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: As of now I have received no response. I accept she is a busy person but somebody in her office could have called me to tell that she was not available, that she was busy, or whatever. I would not raise these issues today if I had received a response from her office.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Third Level Student Grant System: Discussion with SUSI (19 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: SUSI or CDVEC really gets it in relation to dealing with the student population cohort.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Third Level Student Grant System: Discussion with SUSI (19 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: As of now, the students who are still waiting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Third Level Student Grant System: Discussion with SUSI (19 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: -----do not know whether they have passed or failed. They do not know whether they can go on a J1 visa.