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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (23 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: It is for reasons of clarity. To an extent, we are being asked to scrutinise proposed legislation without all the facts or information. We will have our own views but, as is generally the case with scrutiny, it is better that we hear all views. We will have our views as potential passengers. It would be nice to hear the views of the airlines.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Budgetary Position and Editorial Policy: Discussion with RTE (22 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: The issue is wider. Of course they are paying PAYE through the company paying them. The issue is whether RTE should enter into a contract with a personality through a company or whether it should be done by entering a contract with the individual as a sole trader. That is a difficult issue to solve.

Road Traffic Bill 2013: First Stage (22 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010.

Road Traffic Bill 2013: First Stage (22 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Leaders' Questions (22 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: He would have to resign.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Budgetary Position and Editorial Policy: Discussion with RTE (22 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Was it publicly advertised?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Budgetary Position and Editorial Policy: Discussion with RTE (22 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: However, it was not advertised publicly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Budgetary Position and Editorial Policy: Discussion with RTE (22 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: What is the justification for that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Budgetary Position and Editorial Policy: Discussion with RTE (22 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I want to come back on appointments generally within RTE.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Budgetary Position and Editorial Policy: Discussion with RTE (22 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: It is a very direct question. Mr. Dalton rightly spoke about best practice. However, a very senior position became available in the organisation. I am not in any way questioning the talent that is within. I am sure anybody within is more than capable of taking on any position within the company. Just to give the public the reassurance that it is not just an accession within an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Budgetary Position and Editorial Policy: Discussion with RTE (22 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I apologise on behalf of Deputy Michael Moynihan, the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on communications, who is unable to be present. I have no intention of getting into people's salaries. That issue is often thrown at politicians and we rail against it. I am more interested in examining the overall financial position of RTE. I thank Mr. Curran for his comprehensive presentation, which set...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Prompt Payments (22 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 31. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if payment times by State agencies will be reduced in a way that improves cash flow to businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24413/13]

Issuing of fixed ticket charges and exercise of Garda discretion: Statements (21 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Wait until “Prime Time” later.

Issuing of fixed ticket charges and exercise of Garda discretion: Statements (21 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Not only journalists.

Issuing of fixed ticket charges and exercise of Garda discretion: Statements (21 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Except for Pat Kenny.

Issuing of fixed ticket charges and exercise of Garda discretion: Statements (21 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Is Deputy Durkan allowed to admit that he is lying?

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (21 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: It is a piece of surveillance equipment left there by the Minister, Deputy Shatter.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insolvency Service of Ireland Issues (21 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance the implications for the Central Bank of Ireland's pilot scheme debt resolution scheme of indications from credit unions that they will not participate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23918/13]

Other Questions: EU Diplomatic Service (16 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of his Department staff, or staff from other Departments or agencies, that are seconded to the European External Action Service; the proposals there are to extend this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23198/13]

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I have met Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann a number of times.