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Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I join Senator Paddy Burke in complimenting the Minister of State on the way he assisted Members and provided information about matters we raised. A number of issues created concerns for us and the Minister of State addressed them exceptionally well. There is no doubt that this Bill is an important addition to the range of legislation relating to road safety and road management that has come...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Yes. I wish to ask the Minister of State to give due consideration to further amending this legislation as a result of matters raised during the debate or to introducing further legislation. I refer, in particular, to the issue of motorised vehicles. Everyone recognises that the definition of such vehicles provided in the legislation is far too broad. A child's motorised tractor which one...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I would not dream of criticising the Bill, particularly in light of the work invested in it. I ask the Minister of State to give consideration to bringing forward a further Bill to deal with the issue of motorised vehicles, particularly those in people's homes which could be considered as toys. There must not be confusion and it should not be the case that a parent might be fined €3,000 for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: He needs a night nurse.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I support Senator O'Toole's call for a review on the legislation relating to driving licences, particularly in terms of the legal necessity to carry one's licence at all times. The latter poses difficulties for people in rural areas, especially farmers who may switch from driving a car to a tractor to a jeep all in the course of one day. While it is fine for most of us to leave our driving...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I hope we will not get it all over again.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I agree with preventing under age children from obtaining cars that have reached the end of their lives. There is a group of children upon whom cars that have become mechanically unsafe are being dumped. However, Senator Paddy Burke raised a good point because one can purchase mechanically propelled go-carts and bicycles for children. It is a case of applying definitions. In my view, an...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Is there a proposal to privatise detection or an element of detection of, say, speeding, given that reports have been circulating for some time to the effect that the operation of speed cameras may be privatised? Could this be considered as part of that campaign? It would be helpful if the Minister clarified that. I understand what is proposed here is the privatisation of the collection of...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Will the Minister of State clarify what we are trying to resolve? Is it the case that the Department and the Garda are not succeeding in collecting outstanding fines? Could the Minister of State tell the House what percentage of fines are not collected?

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: It might be possible to allow the Minister to address the issue in greater detail on Report Stage, taking into account the issues raised. Some useful points have been raised on all sides and the Minister's officials have taken note of any concerns. I suggest a full report be delivered on Report Stage and that we move on with the Bill.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Since it has become compulsory for motorists to carry their driving licences at all times, an issue has arisen in regard to the difficulty of carrying a licence on one's person at all time, particularly in rural areas where farmers regularly move from cars to tractors to jeeps. Many farmers are concerned not to lose their licences. While I am not sure this is relevant to the section, as we...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I always believed that penalty points would work and they have worked. I am somewhat concerned, however, that we may try to over use what is an effective deterrent for speeding and other serious motoring offences. The Bill refers to driving without reasonable consideration, which is a subjective term. What may be considered as driving without reasonable consideration for others, might involve...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Half an hour.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: In principle, I welcome the idea of greater deterrents for those who park in spaces designated for disabled drivers. In an earlier debate, I raised this matter with the former Minister for Transport. It might be better to impose penalty points for such an offence, rather than the extension to which I referred a few moments ago. It is outrageous for people to continue to use parking spaces...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: While I agree in principle with the issue of driving while using a mobile telephone and its effect on driver concentration, I am not sure about the wording of this amendment, particularly the fact that it refers to a hands-free telephone and accepting that is a legitimate operation. There is still a lack of concentration associated with attempting to dial a number on a hands-free set. While I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I echo my colleagues' comments with regard to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform's suggestion about parents of Irish-born children. Senator Henry raised the point I was about to raise. There is considerable concern in workplaces and chambers of commerce about the competitiveness of our economy, particularly with regard to ensuring there are enough workers in the service...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister to the House and the introduction of the Bill. Since first being elected to the Seanad and becoming transport spokesperson, the main issue that has dominated most of our debates is road safety. Through successive Ministers and Ministers of State we have had various debates and statements on all aspects of road safety and it is welcome that the culmination of that debate...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: She was a brave woman.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I expressed them.