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Leaders' Questions (4 May 2011)

Timmy Dooley: The Taoiseach is sorting it out in a very different way to that which he promised in the election. He was going to burn the bondholders.

Leaders' Questions (4 May 2011)

Timmy Dooley: It is a complete U-turn.

Leaders' Questions (4 May 2011)

Timmy Dooley: The Taoiseach was going to be able to negotiate it. Why did he not take it out?

Leaders' Questions (4 May 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Well spotted.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (3 May 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of staff sanctioned by him in 2011 despite the recruitment moratorium; their grade; the organisation they work for and the number of applications that have been refused to date in 2011. [9707/11]

Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (3 May 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Finance the current value of the National Pensions Reserve Fund; the commitments on the funds in respect of payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9705/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 May 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare has had their rent allowance reduced, and if she will reverse the decision. [9038/11]

Road Traffic Bill 2011[Seanad]:Report and Final Stages (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I appreciate the extensive reply the Minister has provided, but we continue to have concerns. I accept his argument that there is nothing he can do about unscrupulous gardaí. Our amendment does not attempt to deal with such cases, however. It has been tabled to assist the Garda Síochána in its efforts to deal with unscrupulous citizens. It was made clear during the most recent...

Road Traffic Bill 2011[Seanad]:Report and Final Stages (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Perhaps I did not clarify the matter sufficiently. I am not concerned about a garda acting in a nefarious manner because one cannot legislate for such a circumstance. I am trying to remove the requirement on a member of the Garda Síochána to make a medical judgment. When an event takes place at a roadside a garda is left with the three options outlined by the Minister, namely, to call an...

Road Traffic Bill 2011[Seanad]:Report and Final Stages (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I am prepared to withdraw the amendments on the basis that the Minister will give further consideration to the argument when he is bringing through the next Bill, the No. 2 Bill to which he referred on the last occasion, and that, in consultation with the Garda, he is prepared, as he indicated, to review the impact of the legislation and examine the different cases if they are brought to his...

Air Services (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he is committed to protecting the State's current shareholding in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8717/11]

Air Services (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister for the clarification. I am somewhat disappointed that Dr. McCarthy has included Aer Lingus, considering that it is of strategic interest to retain the 25% shareholding. The Minister outlined the decision taken at the time of the initial public offering of shares in Aer Lingus and, in particular, why the 25% holding was retained. Notwithstanding this and the comments...

Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: We are on a learning curve.

Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he is committed to maintaining funding levels for CIE in view of commitments in the Programme for Government favouring public transport. [8718/11]

Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister for his reply. I am aware of the significant savings that were envisaged by the previous Government. Notwithstanding that, certain political statements and commitments were made prior to the general election by the Deputy's party and by its partner in Government on the basis that they were well aware of the fiscal deficit to which he refers. I would appreciate it if...

Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: The Deputy will have an opportunity to ask a question later. Perhaps he could take the matter up with members of his own parliamentary party.

Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister will be aware that the outlook from CIE's perspective is difficult. Perhaps he will indicate whether he has engaged in discussions with CIE in respect of the implementation of cost savings for 2011 and outline the impact such savings might have on services. The programme for Government also states that the Government supports a modern, high-speed transport system and the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to privatise bus services. [8582/11]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport which public transport projects he favours outside of Dublin having recently outlined his position on public transport projects for Dublin. [8581/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Apr 2011)

Timmy Dooley: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commit to proceeding with major road projects when there has already been considerable investment and work undertaken in view of his review of road and rail projects. [8719/11]