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Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: He was not? He was only a Member of the Seanad. Like myself, he took the short cut.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: He is now a Minister of State. Does the Minister of State believe it is possible for Ireland's public road network to be maintained when the overall budget is reduced by 24%? Obviously, the reduction will have a significant impact on our transport network. Will the Minister of State explain what analysis he has carried out, what strategic thinking has gone into the decision and how he can...

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I suppose the Taoiseach will let Deputy Peter Mathews chair it for the Deputy.

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: That was done in public, was it?

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Who are you protecting, James?

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: That can all be got in a public inquiry.

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Why do we not have it here?

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.