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Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I am not suggesting that the Minister does not understand, but if he had a clear understanding of the assets associated with farmers or the self-employed, he would know that they are used to generate income and should not in any sense be factored in as representing income.

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Those assets cannot be sold or used to generate an income other than the income that is already being derived from them. It is wrong of the Minister to continue as he has been. Regardless of an individual's background, be it self-employed or farming, his or her income is based on the returns submitted to the Revenue Commissioners. This is the only fair and equitable method and is the...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Government is continuously attacking rural Ireland.

Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: When will the Central Bank regulation of credit union Bill will come before the House? The Government made a number statements expressing concern over the governance in a number of credit unions. The Central Bank and the Financial Regulator have moved on a number of them, but this obviously needs to be established on a statutory basis.

Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: That is not appropriate or acceptable. The fact remains that the PTSB is State owned and it has a duty of care to its customers. It also has a duty of care to its shareholders, who are all the citizens of the State, the taxpayers, and it is not in the taxpayers' interest. The fact the taxpayer is now the shareholder is different from it being a bondholder or somebody who has it on their...

Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: All your councillors.

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (14 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 119: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide 100% funding to local authorities in respect of housing adaptation grant schemes for older people and people with a disability due to the decline in the level of local authority internal capital receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14375/12]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (14 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action being taken on foot of the information before him and Fáilte Ireland's report on the caravan sector with regard to the way he wishes to restore confidence to the 100-plus licensed caravan sites and campsites throughout the country; the actions he will take to deal with the illegally operated camper van sites of...

Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate which is of critical importance. I suppose an element of banter across the floor of the House is appropriate but there is a much more serious issue underlying this motion, which is the reason it has been put down. The reason Members on this side of the House get exercised about it is because of the impact of these conditions on so many...

Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: It has been reported that management at Aer Lingus and a US carrier have entered into discussions on a disposal through a trade sale of the State's ownership of 25% of Aer Lingus. Is the Taoiseach aware of this and will he provide some details, if possible? When does the Taoiseach expect legislation to give effect to this event?

Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Can we expect to see the protection of the Heathrow slots as part of the legislation?

Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I assume the State airports and aviation Bill will be used as a vehicle to give effect to that eventuality. The protection of the slots at Heathrow is of the greatest concern to all.

Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I will be staying at home on St. Patrick's Day, unlike most of those on the Taoiseach's side.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Finance his policy on the reduced rate of VAT for the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14079/12]

Written Answers — Road Improvement Schemes: Road Improvement Schemes (13 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 635: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the full costs of the repair work carried out on the two culverts on the N60 at Fort Augustus, Castlerea, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13582/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 650: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy regarding the air travel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14076/12]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (13 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 651: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy on the separation of airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14077/12]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (13 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 673: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy on the ownership and operation of Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14100/12]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (13 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 674: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy on the ownership and operation of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14101/12]

Written Answers — Sale of State Assets: Sale of State Assets (13 Mar 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 652: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy on the sale of the State's 25% share in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14078/12]