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Leaders’ Questions (16 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: It is one-sided.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: National Reform Programme for Ireland 2013: Discussion with Department of the Taoiseach (16 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: The previous Deputy's contribution has provided many opportunities for me to contribute, but I will leave that for another day because there are some very good people before us. I will not engage in commenting on the 14 years of misery that was mentioned. I thank the witnesses for their report and the work they do. It is hugely important in trying to set a framework in which we can work...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (16 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the action she is taking to ensure that childcare costs are taken into account by the new Personal Insolvency Service; the constituents of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17301/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (16 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given any consideration to allowing consumers in debt to Revenue to transfer funds in PRSA accounts as a means of discharging their liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16201/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (16 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the circumstances in which funding for road safety improvement works at Bunratty on the N18 has been withdrawn by the National Roads Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16082/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (16 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will publish the total estimated costs of the construction of a maintenance depot adjacent to exit 13 on the M18; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16083/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (16 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is an EU Directive which states that a code should be used on the new driving licences rather than symbol to indicate that a person wishes to be an organ donor; the reason for such a directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17084/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Recovery and Resolution Framework for Financial lnstitutions: Discussion (4 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the witnesses for their helpful presentations. I noted what they said in regard to the bail-in and the potential participation of depositors at whatever level. Mr. Carrigan indicated that it would be an unlikely development in light of all that has happened with recapitalisation and the strong tier 1 capital base in our institutions. However, we are none the less scrutinising a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Recovery and Resolution Framework for Financial lnstitutions: Discussion (4 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I thank Mr. Carrigan for that but I prefaced my question by accepting that is the situation. However, if we are to be true to our mandate in terms of scrutinising legislation, we have to consider all eventualities. It is a given that regulation has improved and it is now clearer who will participate in the resolution process at a much earlier stage. However, it is possible in certain...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Recovery and Resolution Framework for Financial lnstitutions: Discussion (4 Apr 2013)

Timmy Dooley: That could be a big one.

Other Questions: Diplomatic Representation (28 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the additional communications that have been held with Irish ambassadors since his re-call meeting of ambassadors in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15586/13]

Topical Issue Debate: VAT Rates (28 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister of State setting out the facts as they are. A UK business or operator established in the Six Counties can offer its services south of the Border. It can purchase all of its materials north of the Border, where it has the capacity to recover the VAT it pays. I do not suggest such companies do so on goods purchased south of the Border. This relates to inputs purchased...

Topical Issue Debate: VAT Rates (28 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: As the Minister of State knows, the private bus and coach industry plays a substantial role in the Irish economy. The industry is made up of over 1,900 small to medium enterprises which operate in every county in Ireland and which between them employ somewhere between 6,500 and 7,000 people. The industry is a major provider of transport services, with 276 scheduled services, 220 student...

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: The Labour Party will have lots of time after the next election to help the Minister of State with it.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this important issue. I compliment my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, on this motion. Others, particularly Labour Party members, have raised questions about why the issue should be raised at this time. Our party has raised the issue consistently in recognition of the very serious numbers of people who find themselves in mortgage arrears...

Other Questions: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: While the industry has indicated a belief that the reduction in VAT to 9% has been helpful, I am not so sure that is proven. There has been increased activity but that was in line with an upturn that was already taking place in the tourism sector. It is worth remembering that it was not a gift of the Government to the tourism sector; it was a gift of the private pension funds of the State...

Other Questions: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Checks and controls to ensure Cavan does not get it again.

Other Questions: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: With all the questions that have been grouped together, it appears no one is here to facilitate a response, with the exception of my colleagues in Sinn Féin, who are always here. I will be happy to make a couple of points. The Minister of State will be aware that representations have been made by the Irish Hotels Federation to complain about a lack of appropriate information to help...

Other Questions: Sponsorship of Sporting Events (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Will the Minister of State accept that the introduction of such a ban would be very difficult to police? Many of the televised sports events take place outside the jurisdiction. Therefore, in any ban we would face a difficulty in dealing with content broadcast from other jurisdictions.

Other Questions: Sponsorship of Sporting Events (27 Mar 2013)

Timmy Dooley: We need the Minister of State's oratorial skills.