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Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Taoiseach will be aware that petrol and diesel prices have reached an all-time high. It is having a significant impact on the capacity of the real economy to operate. It is affecting tourism and small businesses. Does the Government have any proposals to bring to this House on changes to both VAT and duties-----

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Timmy Dooley: -----to moderate the effect of every increase in the base price of oil-----

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Timmy Dooley: -----resulting in a significantly increased take by the State?

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Timmy Dooley: That is your agenda.

Order of Business (29 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: It is time to go.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Did you miss the meeting, Anthony?

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: There was a fellow calling to pay his bill but the Minister was not home. He had the €100 but the Minister was not there.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: What about the Global Irish Economic Forum?

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Stop.

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason he will not grant permanent recognition to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17174/12]

Tourism Promotion (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I compliment the Minister and the Department on the initiative. To some extent, I disagree with my colleagues in that a Government initiative is not required. It is a question of selling Ireland abroad; we do not need to green our own buildings but to do more with our parades to display our culture and attract tourists. The impetus must come from local communities. We have become far too...

Aircraft Operations (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister will be aware that there is great concern in the industry, particularly among the professionals, including pilots. EASA proposes to bring all European states under one standard with its proposed new flight time limitations. Recent European studies have shown that 50% of the pilots have fallen asleep without having informed their colleagues. Some 80% have said they made...

Aircraft Operations (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I understand this issue was due to be discussed at the Council meeting on transport last week. Will the Minister outline what emerged as part of the discussion?

International Sporting Events (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Deputies certainly deviated in the political paths they chose after that.

International Sporting Events (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: That sounds like Westport should put in an application for the sports capital programme as it might find it would be putting it into a receptive Minister. As Deputy Eoghan Murphy said, hosting the Rugby World Cup would be a fantastic opportunity. I am sure the Department of Finance would be the first to indicate the State's capacity to put in place the appropriate funding. While I accept...

Pension Provisions (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister for his clarity. While I accept the role of the trustees, I am disappointed that the Minister is not taking a more hands-on approach. He was right, in that the people who depend on these pensions are concerned. The belief was that the State would be involved as long as it retained a 25% shareholding in the company and that it would be prepared to ensure the pensioners'...

Pension Provisions (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister's explanation for his stance. He indicated that, since he did not expect the taxpayer to have a liability, he should remain at some remove from the situation. The people in question were effectively State employees. I understand the legislation underpinning the separation of the pension fund but the State ultimately has a liability. This will need to be addressed in...

Pension Provisions (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister argues that the individuals were employed by a State owned company rather than direct employees of the State. In truth, however, they were employees of the State, albeit at a remove created by the commercial semi-State structure. Another group of workers transferred from the Department of Transport to the DAA in the expectation that they would be employed on the same terms and...

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Deputy is looking after his constituent.

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. There is no doubt that the publication of the final report of the Mahon tribunal marks a dark chapter in the history of my party. There is little doubt it will have a significant impact on the way in which politics is recognised or perceived by the Irish public and a wider audience. There is a necessity, however, to put this report and...