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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...

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

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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?