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Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: The one message coming from Senator Bannon's contribution is that he and his party, Fine Gael, which opposed decentralisation for so long, now accept it is required for balanced regional development and the development of rural Ireland, and to promote life outside Dublin. However, as a result of this, Fine Gael will force people out. It is a serious move. It was worthwhile having this debate...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I am particularly delighted that County Clare is part of the first phase and that jobs are being transferred to Kilrush as part of the Revenue Commissioners' response, as Senator Finucane stated, in the context of the cluster which includes Newcastle West and Listowel.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I have no doubt this will be welcomed, as was the past decentralisation programme in which Ennis, Nenagh and Limerick were clustered. Decentralisation is an evolving process. From the time Fianna Fáil set about this programme, it has ensured the regions were developed and built up.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: We are at one with the Opposition in terms of recognising the importance of decentralisation to the growth of the regions. Senator O'Meara referred to Ryanair's announcement today that it will invest approximately €180 million to €200 million, which is a fantastic recognition of the mid-west and west. I am delighted the Western Development Commission in recent days began encouraging...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Of course it was. To the best of my recollection, nobody on this side said that 10,000 staff would be delivered in three years. It is the use of a selective quotation, a practice with which the Opposition is familiar.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: A Member referred to the Fianna Fáil-led Government as being over-ambitious. This is the first time an Opposition has criticised a Government for being ambitious. This is what the Opposition lacks, irrespective of whether it can see it. The reality is that the Government has been ambitious in regard to delivering jobs to the regions, removing the clog in infrastructure from Dublin city and...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: The Senator is making a false assumption.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I join Senators in seeking a debate, as Senator Norris has mentioned, about the Gulfstream jet that is landing at Shannon. Such a debate would afford us the opportunity to put some facts on the record. I am sickened each day to hear Shannon Airport being besmirched by Members on the other side of the House. It is time we had an opportunity to reply.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: It is a disgrace how Senator Norris and others continue to destroy the good name of Shannon Airport, as well as the good name of the United States Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: That Government has been extremely supportive of this country, not least in terms of foreign direct investment.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: It is time there was a debate on this. I am sick at how the names of County Clare and Shannon Airport are dragged through the mud in this House without an opportunity to reply.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: The Senator is making a speech.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: This is outrageous.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: The Senator is making a speech and what he says is rubbish.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: The Senator violates our airspace every day of the week in this House.

Seanad: Road Network: Motion. (24 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I hope the M3 route does not cross the Senator's land.

Seanad: Road Network: Motion. (24 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: What was the extra cost of the route?

Seanad: Road Network: Motion. (24 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: What schools will we decide not to build to fund the Senator's proposal?

Seanad: Road Network: Motion. (24 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: The Senator should name the schools.

Seanad: Road Network: Motion. (24 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: Seanad Éireann commends the Government's commitment and proactive approach in the delivery of the upgraded national roads network; —notes the Government's commitment to the protection of our national heritage and the preservation of archaeological sites and features; —notes the on-going liaison between...