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

Timmy Dooley: I have no doubt the Senator did so. However, he seems to suggest that the only concerns that he had about the P route were the points that he raised. At no point did he refer to the people who would be most affected by the development of that road. It may be an oversight on the Senator's part, but it is an important point.

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

Timmy Dooley: We can get into that again.

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

Timmy Dooley: The capacity of the existing two lane road is 13,800 vehicles per day. That is not capable of delivering the current needs. This project will result in reductions of between 75% and 90% in through traffic in the towns of Dunshauglin, Navan and Kells. That will have a tremendous impact on the lives of those who live in those towns. While it is very important to protect archaeological elements...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I support Senators O'Toole and Brian Hayes regarding the plight of the Limerick great-grandmother. It is a poor use of Garda and prison resources to deal with a woman in her state in that fashion. However, that does not detract from the fact the control of dogs is an issue. Perhaps the Leader might organise a relatively short debate in this House, particularly in the run-up to Christmas. Much...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Like other Senators, I would welcome a debate on the future of Aer Lingus. However, it would be a futile and hasty exercise to hold it today. I am not sure about the schedules of the Taoiseach or Minister but I doubt they are waiting in the corridors just to be called into the Seanad. There are certainly some very serious issues to be discussed. There is no great difference of opinion between...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: There should be a very measured approach——

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: It would be very useful to have a debate on this issue because it is important to clear it up. I know the Minister is moving quickly to ensure a management team is put in place. He is having discussions with the chairman of Aer Lingus today to set in train a process whereby a new chief executive can be put in place. I would welcome it if this could happen quickly. The management team should...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome movement on this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Senator O'Meara must have been at the dogs. There was no muzzling here.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: The game is over. There is no point in showing up when the job is done.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: To be or not to be.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: They got sick of the Senator.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: If the Senator believed in it, he would have stayed on the county council, but he did not.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Senator Bannon could not find Canada on a map.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I am in agreement with the majority of speakers on the amendment. My understanding, which is based on discussions I have had with members of the profession, is that there is a desire to have both titles, chiropodist and podiatrist, included and that the issue arises from the qualifications. I understand that until the mid-1980s the entry requirement to the profession was a diploma in...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister of State obviously outlined fairly detailed circumstances regarding the concerns about other professions. To agree with Senator Henry and others, no representatives of the other professions referred to in the Bill have made contact with me but the professionals involved in chiropody certainly have done so. They have made a fairly genuine case, particularly regarding the...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I agree with Senator O'Rourke and the individual from the profession who contacted me. It is not about one versus the other. It is about dual recognition. The person in question is a qualified chiropodist with a pre-1986 diploma who has upskilled to a degree in podiatry. The Minister said, as did the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Power, that he had had no...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: It made a profit of €95 million this year.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Fine Gael is in favour of corporate hijacking.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I am, a Chathaoirligh. Banks should not be targeting families who are short of cash at this time of year in this irresponsible way.