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Tourism Industry (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister's clarity on this issue. However, his colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, stated on 25 January in reply to a question from my colleague, Deputy Willie O'Dea, that the number of people working in the tourism sector had as a result of the VAT reduction increased by 6,000 and, therefore, the initiative was working. The Minister's...

Tourism Industry (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Will the Minister accept that if Government sets out on a course and indicates a certain provision will be made for three years, that it would be entirely wrong to cut that provision after only two years? Will he further accept that his comments, while well meaning, do not provide the type of certainty which people in this industry need. Much of the tourism sector depends on advanced...

Tourism Industry (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I accept that.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: 'Fess up.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: He can be thorny enough.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Was it part of the deal?

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Government promised legislation to deal with the unregulated practice of vehicle clamping. When is it hoped to have the Bill before the House?

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Vehicle clamping.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: A clamp will immobilise most vehicles.

Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: In light of the findings and the recommendations of the Mahon tribunal, does the Tánaiste intend to bring any proposals before the House to re-establish the reviews of five local authorities-----

Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: -----which were shut down by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, obviously with the full knowledge of the Tánaiste and other members of the Cabinet?

Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I am asking if legislation is promised or if the Tánaiste intends to bring forward-----

Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Unless I can request whether it is promised or not-----

Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Surely when an exceptional measure such as this arises, I might afford the Tánaiste an opportunity to clarify the situation.

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (27 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on this Bill. I compliment my colleague, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on finance, Deputy Michael McGrath, for his work on the Bill. The Financial Services Ombudsman performs a worthwhile function in the overall architecture of our financial regulatory system, one which has been tested and challenged in a significant way in...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 612: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to any consolidation in the delivery of services by the Brothers of Charity in the Mid West region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16674/12]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (22 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for reforming the current structures regarding the appointment of Guardians ad Litem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15837/12]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (22 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Finance when the tax relief for energy efficiency measures will be implemented (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16015/12]

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Tánaiste used that approach for a long time.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: We care about real people. My party cares about people with disabilities.