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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...

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Tá siad ag teacht anois.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Today we learned that Bus Éireann's unilateral decision to cut costs, as well as seeking reductions in overtime, shifts in premium payments, longer working hours for office staff and reductions in annual leave, have resulted in the threat of students being unable to use public transport during an exam period. That is a very serious developing situation. Bus Éireann has outlined...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (2 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 230. To ask the Minister for Health if he will explain the per capita disparity in the Health Service Executive Regional Service Plan budget for the PCCC as published on 28 February 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20903/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (1 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 32. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money allocated to each LEADER company for projects to date; the amount sanctioned to date; and the amount of expenditure incurred, broken down by company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20462/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Expenditure (1 May 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 266. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if CIÉ has breached any of its loan covenants in the course of 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20667/13]

Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Will the position that is due to become vacant later this year be filled under the 1959 Act-----

Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: -----or under the new legislation?

Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Deputy Boyd Barrett would not have got away with it anyway.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Legislative Programme (30 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: The Taoiseach is getting flaky.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: On 20 December last year, during the course of a debate on the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012, the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, who was taking the Bill, stated:the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform intends to bring forward legislation early in 2013 to ensure the modernisation of the senior management structures of the Oireachtas Service....

Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister of State put that on the record of the House and the expectation from this side of the House was that legislation would be brought forward early in the new year. We are into the second semester and there is nothing on the published list to state that this legislation is due to come. The Taoiseach will be aware that a senior position in the services of the House will become...

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Who got the black windows for the Minister for Justice and Equality?

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister got his windows.