Results 10,261-10,280 of 11,024 for speaker:Timmy Dooley

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I support calls for a debate on rendition. I would like the Minister for Foreign Affairs to come before the House without delay because it would afford him and Members the opportunity to place on record their abhorrence at the principle of extraordinary rendition and, in particular, the kind of torture to which the draft report refers.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: It would also provide the Minister and Members with an opportunity to try to repair the damage that has been done——

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: ——via political efforts on the part of some organisations to muddy and damage the good names of Shannon Airport and the people who work there. I read the report in detail last night and it contains nothing new. However, a different spin is being placed on matters. I agree with Senator Daly that in some cases — not necessarily that of Senator Norris — there have been efforts to...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: No new evidence has emerged and this matter has been dealt with in a totally unfair way.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I ask that arrangements for a debate on this issue be brought forward as quickly as possible in order that the position might be clarified.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: The Banner County.

Seanad: Road Network (22 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, for coming to the House to respond to the issue I raise. As he is aware, a river crossing in a well-known scenic area of County Clare, Killaloe, connects the county with County Tipperary. We, in County Clare, try to avoid connecting with County Tipperary around Munster...

Seanad: Road Network (22 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister of State for that detailed response to this straightforward question and for the efforts he is making in co-operation with the council. We have been critical in the past that the Department and the council have not worked closely together but it is clear they have a clear focus on what is needed in this instance.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I ask the Leader to consider holding a debate on the association between drug abuse and mental health. A debate on drug abuse was held here recently and I believe a crossover exists in many cases involving people with psychiatric problems. A gap occurs in how the issue is dealt with whereby people who have made an effort to recover find themselves in a vulnerable situation on coming back...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I join Senators in calling for a debate in the House on the national transport network. There seems to be some confusion about the tolling of the M50. It would be important to have such a debate here. Those who have suggested that the toll on the M50 should be ended are worried about the impact that would have on the roll-out of the roads programme. The toll in question should be...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: What did the Senator do on the health board?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: Will the Leader organise a debate, without delay if possible, with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to examine the Department's policy regarding speed restrictions in built-up areas? Great concern has been expressed in built-up areas, particularly in some of the newer communities, where speed limits apply but there are no speed restrictions in place. It is...

Seanad: Telecommunications Structures: Motion (8 Nov 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I thank Senator MacSharry for sharing time with me. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power. It is interesting the Minister of State who is now in attendance is attached to the Department of Health and Children. Considerable concern has been expressed in this debate on the issue of health and how telecommunications antennae have the potential to affect the health of certain...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on orthodontics at the earliest convenience. It is of serious concern to parents of teenagers. Over a number of years it has been recognised that there has been an effort by consultants in private practice to drive parents to use their services. They are using a dominant position to prevent the delivery of the service through the public service. That...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: If Senator Bannon's party is depending on the Green Party to enter Government, it may have to change its views on rural planning.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: We will see what Deputy Sargent has to say about that.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006: Second Stage (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister to the House and the provision he brings before us today. It is worth noting that the legislation that has been in place for a number of months has been very effective in dealing with the scourge of road deaths we discussed on many occasions in the House last year. It was one of the most hotly debated issues not just in this House but in the media and among the...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I join Senators Finucane and Leyden in calling for an urgent debate in the House to discuss the problems with Smart Telecom. Given the House is considering an emergency transport Bill today, surely it would be possible to prepare emergency legislation in respect of Smart Telecom. It is important for consumers and customers to be protected. It is outrageous that more than 40,000 people have...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: I accept that but in supporting Senator Norris's call for a debate, I must point out that Shannon Airport was found not to be involved in torture or that any torture had taken place there.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Timmy Dooley: No prisoners have been taken through the airport. The Government stated it would not allow that to happen.