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Topical Issue Debate: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Staff (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: As the Minister knows, there is serious concern regarding the delay in bringing forward amending legislation to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Act to modernise the senior management structure in the Houses of the Oireachtas service and, in particular, the method of appointment of staff. This concern is particularly acute in view of the fact that the most senior position, that of...

Other Questions: Rail Services (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister of State was in a first class carriage.

Other Questions: Rail Services (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I will when the Minister of State brings it to Crusheen.

Other Questions: Rail Services (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister of State. Given that he mentioned Oranmore he might update us on the proposals for Crusheen rail stop on the western rail corridor. The Minister of State will be aware the intended plan was for a network that would include metro north as part of our rail infrastructure. I understand it is not possible in the current economic crisis to raise the kind of funding needed...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Transport Costs (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I accept that the matter of taxation is under review, which will be helpful. On cabotage, I would have hoped that with Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Deputy Varadkar would have made greater advances in that area. Trucks are traversing Europe without loads and that leads to inefficiencies in the service. There is a view among road haulage associations that the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bus Éireann Services (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: That mistake will never be made in Deputy Ring's case. There is no doubt about that.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport Provision (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister is making a big play of the fact that the subvention was lower when times were better. He also said that other Opposition parties did not allow for a greater level of subvention. When the fundamentals of the company's viability changed on the Minister's watch last year, he was required to reallocate €35 million from other areas of his Department. It is clear that, at...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Transport Costs (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he can take to reduce costs for all modes of transport thereby improving Ireland's cost competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23305/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Transport Costs (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: My question is based on the Forfás report and the concerns raised therein. Much has been said about the capacity of our export sector to drive economic growth. We must be concerned when Forfás raises issues about competitiveness at the present time. The road haulage sector, in particular, argues that some issues of concern are still impacting on the sector's ability to provide a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport Provision (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he has planned to ensure that Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Átha Cliath have a viable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23304/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport Provision (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister for his clarification and outline. The Minister was given an opportunity, through the questions posed by Deputy Ellis and me, to enlighten us as to what efforts he is making to examine the provision of an adequate and appropriate public transport service, but he has failed to do so. We are well aware of Fine Gael's position on this matter. In the past the Minister has...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport Provision (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: May I conclude?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport Provision (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Will the Government put in place a strategic review of the entire transport network to ensure all regions of the State are adequately connected by way of a public transport service? The Minister is aware that private operators provide a level of inter-city service, but county towns are an integral part of our country and their bus services need to be maintained. For clarification, how are...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport Provision (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I thought because questions were being shared-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport Provision (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Does the Government intend to conduct a strategic review of the transport network to ensure the appropriate level of subvention is provided to maintain a properly connected integrated transport service? I will deal with the political issues at another time when the Minister has time, and I will outline Fianna Fáil's position. The Minister must that accept when the fundamental facts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (15 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he has planned to ensure that Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Átha Cliath have a viable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22961/13]

Order of Business (14 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Do I have to make it simpler? Does the Taoiseach need me to give it to him in writing? I will try to help when the chorus behind the Taoiseach finishes. Does the Taoiseach intend to bring forward amending legislation for the way in which senior staff of this House are appointed to bring it in line with a more transparent process or does he intend to maintain the status quo until a senior...

Order of Business (14 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I want to deal with this issue. The Taoiseach has addressed it in a glib way. Either we are serious about reforming this House or we are not. With respect, the Minister promised that amending legislation would be brought forward and at the time we agreed with the passage of the Bill in the expectation that amending legislation would be brought forward in the first quarter of the year. We...

Order of Business (14 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: That is not what we were told last week.

Order of Business (14 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Someone got a look at the Government's report.