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Road Safety: Motion (16 Oct 2007)

Timmy Dooley: There is a degree of envy in the Deputy's remarks.

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister to the House and welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate, particularly in light of the increase in funding of health services which was noted by my colleagues. Recent OECD statistics suggest that from 1999 to 2004 there was an average increase of approximately 5.2% across the OECD, while Ireland experienced a 9% increase. Some will of course suggest that...

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to debate this issue. I condemn in the strongest possible way the actions of Aer Lingus to terminate the Shannon-Heathrow service. The decision has serious implications and it will have a significant impact on tourism, business and other commercial activity in the region. It is important to question the commercial sense of this decision when one considers that it...

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Timmy Dooley: My preferred option would be for Aer Lingus to continue to provide the service it has given.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister has outlined the difficulties and the associated mechanism. It has to be done on commercial grounds. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen, has already outlined the commercial reality and Aer Lingus management must focus on that. We must provide a commercial platform for Aer Lingus and other carriers. This will need Government intervention.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Timmy Dooley: I am confident that will be forthcoming from the Minister. The Shannon Airport Authority recently announced a new routes scheme that puts forward a solution for Aer Lingus, or perhaps another carrier. My preferred option would be Aer Lingus. I encourage the Government to look at further measures, including the establishment of a route development fund, like those used in other European...

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Timmy Dooley: I recognise work is being done to find an interim solution but we must look to the future and the acquisition of slots at Heathrow which will be controlled by the region to guarantee connectivity. It is incumbent on us to do so. This issue is about connectivity and access to the world for the people of the mid-west and west. It is about quality of life and sustainability of living outside...

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Timmy Dooley: Deputy O'Dowd's leader called the Taoiseach a liar last night.

Hospital Services. (4 Jul 2007)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to address this serious matter. It is unfortunate that my maiden speech in this House must relate to an issue of such negativity and devastating impact on the lives of the women of County Clare. I am deeply unhappy at the decision of the HSE to end the mammography service at Ennis General Hospital. We must have far more information from the HSE and I welcome any...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Timmy Dooley: I join other Senators in calling for a debate on the affordable housing scheme. While an issue exists in terms of the supply of affordable housing, issues also arise in regard to the objective criteria used. In particular, I am concerned that people whose incomes are below a certain threshold are being excluded. These are the kinds of people we would want to get affordable homes. I am...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Timmy Dooley: Vote Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Timmy Dooley: I ask the Leader to consider having a debate on the State Airports Act. As the Leader might be aware from some of today's news bulletins, there has been a breakthrough at Shannon Airport, where management, unions and staff representatives have finally agreed on a very significant cost-cutting measure to bring the airport in line.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Timmy Dooley: Not yet, but an agreement has been made with the unions.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Timmy Dooley: The vote will take place in the coming weeks. I hope we can have a debate not just about that but how that this breakthrough will affect the future of the State Airports Act. Clearly, if the vote is successful, a significant business plan will be put forward. It is also important that the Government makes a statement at this stage on the funding necessary for Shannon to deal with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Timmy Dooley: She liked the look of the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Timmy Dooley: I ask the Deputy Leader to organise a debate on the aviation sector without delay. I am particularly concerned about the difficulties at Shannon Airport where there is a stand-off between management and staff in regard to the future development of a business plan. It is having a negative impact on tourism and commercial and business interests in the region. In view of the debate here today...

Seanad: Traffic Calming Measures. (28 Feb 2007)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister of State. In particular, the reassuring element here is that the Traffic Management Guidelines of which he spoke issued from the Department of Transport and in many cases may have been taken by local authorities to refer to village environments or roads in built up areas rather than to within the confines of housing estates. The fact that the Minister of State intends...

Seanad: Traffic Calming Measures. (28 Feb 2007)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss this important issue. I am concerned about the level of traffic control in new and existing housing estates around the country. My greatest concern is, obviously, for the housing estates throughout County Clare, but I suppose the problem exists in every county. Local authorities are making no effort to restrict the speed of traffic...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2007)

Timmy Dooley: I support the calls by Senators Brian Hayes and O'Toole for an intervention in respect of speech, language and occupational therapists. Senator Daly and I have raised this matter in the House previously in respect of the mid-west region and in particular, the inability of the local representatives of the Health Service Executive to employ therapists to deal with autism and other difficulties...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Timmy Dooley: I reiterate the call for a debate on the State Airports Act, which related to the separation of responsibility for Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports. The House will be aware of the difficulties encountered recently at Shannon Airport, where staff have effectively rejected the proposed business plan, as set out in the legislation as a requirement for separation. This is creating particular...