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Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I join with Senator Paddy Burke in calling for urgent action by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to deal with the crisis in sewerage systems throughout the country. In many cases the crisis relates to financing and the finance to be provided by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. In many villages and towns this presents a real problem...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: So was I, and it was.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: Was Senator Ryan at the concert? He is only in a position to comment if he was.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: And little lights on their head.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: Remove it.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister of State would be some boy if he could do that.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (16 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister for State, and his officials in particular, for the speed with which they managed to bring about this legislation. It is very welcome to see the Department of Transport being able to enact or draft legislation so quickly. We often complain about other Departments and the length of time it takes to bring legislation to this House. It is probably due to a considerable...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005: Order for Second Stage. (16 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I join my colleagues in welcoming the Minister of State to the House, particularly his officials who provided an excellent briefing document on this emergency legislation. It can often be difficult to try to get to grips with such legislation in the time available. Like Senator Feighan, I thank Mr. Ó Méalóid and his colleagues in the Department for being extremely helpful to us over the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I join Senator Maurice Hayes and Senator Ulick Burke in calling for the intervention of the Minister regarding the recent publication by the NRA of its proposals regarding rest areas on motorways. I have pursued this issue for quite some time with the NRA and have had a number of written contacts with it. It is wholly inappropriate to expect motorists and truck drivers to leave motorways to...

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I wish to share time with Senator Fitzgerald.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister and the opportunity to contribute to this important debate on a Bill which has been in the making for a considerable time. There has been extensive consultation with virtually all the interested parties and groups throughout the country. It is unfortunate that there is not universal acceptance of the Bill among certain groups which would broadly represent elements of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I ask the Leader to organise a debate on the delivery of health services with particular reference to the Hanly report. It is unfortunate that the word "Hanly" has become a negative aspect of the health services given that there are so many positive elements in that document which could lead to a restructuring of the health services and put it on a solid footing. There are a couple of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: This unfortunate scaremongering is affecting people's health because it is creating a negative impression about these hospitals. It is a matter that needs to be addressed; hopefully a debate would resolve the position.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: Did the Senator read the letter?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: Policies from the Opposition.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Timmy Dooley: The Senator is welcome to County Clare at any time.

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: Senator Paddy Burke is well aware that I intend to do so. It is important that the country as a whole should establish itself as a base for investment from Asia, particularly China, with a view to ensuring the continued growth of our economy. The Minister, Deputy Cullen, addressed a number of the issues that remain to be considered. Of particular importance is the strategic issue of the slots...

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister to the House for this important debate. We have had a number of debates on all elements of aviation policy announced in the last few weeks. It is welcome to get clarity once and for all on these issues. I will try to address those elements that have a particular relevance to the west of Ireland, the mid-west and County Clare in particular. It is important that the right...

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

Timmy Dooley: From the perspective of the media and the Opposition, they did not succeed in their aim of driving a wedge between the Government parties and creating the false dawn of an election. That was wishful thinking. The decision of the Government in this matter has once again shown the resilience and ability of the two Government parties to work together for the betterment of the public. There is no...