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Leaders' Questions (8 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: He said he wanted six weeks to look at the entire scheme and that he would report back by the end of May. What he has validly pointed out is that it is not effective to put in place a legal, administrative, bureaucratic assessment-----

Leaders' Questions (8 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: He is getting thrown to the wolves.

Leaders' Questions (8 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: He is finished, so. It is all over.

Leaders' Questions (8 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Is the Taoiseach calling into question what Deputy Shortall did?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (8 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 28. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the changes made by him following the recent horse meat crisis; the further changes proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21487/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (8 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 46. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the discussions to date with the EU Commission as part of Common Agricultural Policy reform to ensure price stability and a fair return to primary producers as a central part of CAP reform; the proposed mechanisms being discussed to ensure this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21468/13]

Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate and compliment my colleague, Deputy Eamon Ó Cuív, on tabling this comprehensive motion. Deputy Ó Cuív has over the past few weeks set out a number of options which he would have liked the Minister to undertake to try to deal with this crisis. The word "crisis" is often over-used in this House and in general...

Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: It was clear last summer, given the level of rainfall and poor quality of forage being collected, that a prolonged winter would result in difficulties. In my view neither the Minister nor his Department put any strategy in place for such an eventuality. The skill set in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for dealing with crises is quite high. It has dealt with BSE, foot and...

Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I accept that the weather changed and that we have had a prolonged period of cold weather, as a result of which there was no growth, and cattle were not out on the pastures, as they normally would be at this time of year. The snowfall is not the Minister's fault but, coming from a background of and understanding farming, and taking account of the poor level of harvest last year, he should...

Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: -----on what it is doing in consultation with Kepak, SuperValu and others. I understand approximately 3,000 tonnes of hay is on the way from France. That is good. In my view, the scheme introduced by the Department needs to be extended to cover cattle marts, other co-ops and private merchants. Why is it limited to a particular number of co-ops?

Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: In my opinion, it is.

Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I have spoken to people in the marts who have told me they are not included in the scheme. Perhaps the Minister will clarify the situation. My colleague raised the issue of stocking density in disadvantaged areas, which is an issue with which I am familiar. People are being forced to keep a Connemara pony or donkey in order to reach targets. The Department should encourage them to save...

Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Deputy Barry has a few more things to answer for. I appeal to the Minister, working on the basis that there was a crisis this year and recognising that there will be a shortage next year, to put a strategic group in place to develop a plan to deal with next year's potential crisis. He will then be able to come back to this House and admit he learned something after the horse had bolted or,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability in the EU: Discussion with Minister of State (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister of State and I appreciate her attendance for our discussions today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: We have several meetings this week. On Wednesday, 8 May at 3 p.m., we will have an informal meeting with the Speaker from the Macedonian Parliament. We will revert to members on the venue, which is to be confirmed. On Thursday, 9 May at 9 a.m., the UK Minister for Europe, Mr. David Lidington, MP, will be with us. Later that day at 2 p.m. the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability in the EU: Discussion with Minister of State (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister of State for her statement. I hope to conclude the meeting by 3 p.m. so I ask members to be brief with their comments and questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability in the EU: Discussion with Minister of State (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I think the Deputy has clearly identified some of the weaknesses in democracy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Apologies have been received from the Chairman and Deputies Donohoe and Durkan. In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, I have been requested to chair today's proceedings. Unless there is any difficulty with that, we will proceed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability in the EU: Discussion with Minister of State (7 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: On behalf of the committee I welcome the Minister of State at the Departments of the Taoiseach and Foreign Affairs and Trade with responsibility for European affairs, Deputy Lucinda Creighton. She has been a regular contributor to the committee since her elevation to a ministerial position and she was previously a member of the committee. Members are aware that this is Europe week and the...

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I asked the Minister what I thought were three serious questions. First, where does the Government stand on this? The response I got was that the Minister would stand idly by. Second, I asked what strategy the Government expects to put in place to deal with those who will be affected by this strike if it goes ahead, who will not be in a position to afford private transportation. Third, I...