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Road Network (16 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister's clarity on this issue. Phase 2 of the Limerick northern distributor road is causing considerable concern in my constituency and that of Limerick East. There seems to be a groundswell of opposition to the continuation of the project. I understand there was a march at the weekend. People in Deputy O'Donnell's constituency of Limerick East have strong objections. ...

Road Network (16 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister would not be the first in the history of the State to enter into dialogue with interested parties to understand their concerns. The project involves Government money allocated by the Minister which will be used to develop the road. People would like to have an understanding of the importance of the project from the Minister's perspective and when or if the road will be...

Tourism Industry (16 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister and his Government has made a lot of the importance of tourism in the economic recovery. The jobs initiative last year identified the tourism sector as being of key importance and, as such, the Minister would be well aware of the raid on private pension funds to the tune of €470 million to support that initiative. The Government has spent a lot of time spinning the line that...

Tourism Industry (16 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: It seems to me the only reason they would not have been there was that they did not have adequate funds. While the Minister has identified an area where he has spent money from the travel tax, what did he do with the additional revenues raised by the raid on the pension fund, which he targeted for use in the absence of the travel tax? He had an additional €30 million last year, while this...

Aer Lingus (16 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I am amazed by the Minister's response. I am truly taken aback that he does not see the important connectivity between this country and the United Kingdom as being of strategic interest. I accept that Aer Lingus is now a private company but I certainly do not accept that the portion owned by the State is not of strategic importance. Neither do I accept that the slots at Heathrow are not of...

Aer Lingus (16 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I might remind the Minister that during the last Dáil's term, his party made life difficult for me and others in the mid-west region when Aer Lingus took a business decision to remove the Shannon-Heathrow connection, which was of major importance. A lot of people worked to ensure that that route was reinstated. If, however, the Minister is now suggesting that there is no strategic...

Aer Lingus (16 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister might be aware that he has the capacity to appoint two or three people to the board of Aer Lingus. My understanding is that, in the past, the Government gave a particular mandate to those directors as regards strategic decisions by the board, requiring them to take into account the notion of regional development. While I accept it is not possible to encumber board members on...

Light Rail Project (16 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister's clarification that there were discussions with the other interested parties in advance. Unfortunately, based on the query coming from An Bord Pleanála, it appears it has concerns about the capacity to maintain the operation of the Luas BXD line during any subsequent works on the metro north and DART underground projects. It feels the line may have to be closed for...

Leaders' Questions (16 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Tánaiste relied on them a fair bit over the years.

Leaders' Questions (16 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: That is not true.

Written Answers — National Substance Misuse Strategy: National Substance Misuse Strategy (15 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Health the recommendations of the national misuse strategy steering group that he is willing to accept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8363/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (15 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for farm assist in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8556/12]

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: It is a very difficult environment in which to try to support and nurture the small entrepreneur and medium-sized enterprise. The reality is that the pillar banks that have been identified by all sides are, sadly, not providing the cash. They talk about doing so. When we were in office, we put in place a certain rigorous regime that would have required the banks to lend up to €12 billion...

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I wish to share time with Deputy John Browne.

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the Finance Bill. While it is important that the Parliament deals with it and the budget, it is worth noting that this Bill does not go far enough in addressing the economic crisis. Yesterday's jobs announcement was a reheated version of a series of other announcements. Between the two documents, there is nothing particularly new. The Government,...

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: There are Cabinet meetings.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: Did he not get his Valentine's card?

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: The Taoiseach has prioritised tourism in his approach to the recovery of the economy. At the same time, the Government has asked-----

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: -----a private consulting company to examine the reorganisation of State airports. As he knows, Booz & Company has produced a report. I understand it has been given to the Government by the Minister but it seems to be sitting on its hands. When does the Taoiseach intend to amend the State Airports Act 2004 with a view to considering the management and operation of our three national...

Leaders' Questions (15 Feb 2012)

Timmy Dooley: There are a few wannabe leaders over there but it will be a cold day in hell before Deputy Shatter is leader.