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Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 171: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review the way in which rates are calculated on public houses; and if his attention has been drawn to the impact of the cost of rates on the viability of many pubs through out the country. [36539/11]

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to recommend the introduction of a minimum price order for the sale of alcohol in view of the below cost selling practice by some multinational supermarkets and the consequent impact of this practice on social order and public health. [36535/11]

Commercial Rates: Motion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. This House is often accused of being behind in discussing important issues, but we are right on the money on this occasion in that we are dealing with a matter of hugely significant importance. Given his personal business experience, the Minister of State is well aware of the impact the current financial crisis is having on so many...

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: They are one and the same.

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: We do not want that to happen.

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Some things never change.

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: That is outrageous.

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I will not require the entire 19 minutes but if I could carry over some for the Order of Business next Tuesday, I would be happy.

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: It is like many of the votes I needed on the last occasion; they were not transferred as one would have wished. I spoke about the potential impact of the budget and further cost increases on the road haulage business. In recent weeks, I spoke to tour bus operators and their representatives throughout the country. They, in addition to hauliers, have expressed very serious concern over the...

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. It is technical in nature and it is a requirement for it to be enacted by 4 December. I do not intend to delay the Bill's passage but I am concerned about its late publication. The Bill is being presented to give effect to EU regulations adopted more than two years ago. While provision was previously made for the...

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: And Fine Gael supported it the next morning.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (22 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an appeal application for a third level maintenance grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35699/11]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (22 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for emergency works at a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36086/11]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (22 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the criminal investigation currently under way in respect of practices at particular national car test centres, as highlighted earlier this year in a television programme (details supplied); if he will inform Dáil Éireann when the Garda is expected to conclude its investigation; when a decision on whether to...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the decision was made by the Health Service Executive to abolish the position of county child care manager; if she sanctioned this decision; and if she is satisfied with the decision. [35737/11]

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (22 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 696: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the criminal investigation under way in relation to alleged criminal practices at a number of national car test centres as uncovered on a television programme (details supplied) earlier this year; if he is satisfied that the issues which were uncovered in this programme have now been fully addressed; if...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I compliment the Minister of State on his speedy movement of the Bill through the House. While the Bill is technical in nature, it sets out a commitment to recognise the importance of investment in the tourism industry, particularly in capital infrastructure. I encourage the Minister of State, in his ongoing work in the Department and at Government level, to ensure the tourism industry...

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: When will we get the documents?

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I find that difficult to do. I seek the Ceann Comhairle's guidance on how I might propose an amendment to today's Order of Business.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Timmy Dooley: It is to allow some time to discuss the circulation of budget documents.