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Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (International Conventions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2004)

Timmy Dooley: It is good being lectured by Fine Gael on Shannon Airport.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (International Conventions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2004)

Timmy Dooley: If Fine Gael policy on the landing of military aircraft had been implemented, Shannon would be closed down.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (International Conventions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2004)

Timmy Dooley: It would be temporary if Fine Gael got its way.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (International Conventions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Fine Gael needs to bring him back.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (International Conventions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (International Conventions) Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (9 Mar 2004)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2004)

Timmy Dooley: It is an effort to exclude people.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I join Senator O'Toole and others in calling for a debate on the IBEC report. The title for such a debate should be "balanced regional development". Some concerns have been raised, particularly in regard to the level of job losses. Not only have jobs been lost, but no job creation has taken place in tandem with that in the mid-west region. The numbers are quite staggering. There is great...

Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Second Stage. (3 Mar 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I join with my colleagues in welcoming the Minister of State to the House on what is an important Bill which is technical in nature. I understand a previous Bill was passed in a previous Dáil and was brought through the House by the current Leader of the House, Senator O'Rourke. The Bill will give effect to the changing role of the national carrier in our modern economy. The economy has...

Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Second Stage. (3 Mar 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I thought that was a major shift.

Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Second Stage. (3 Mar 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I was wondering what sort of lien Senator O'Toole had on the Senator.

Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Second Stage. (3 Mar 2004)

Timmy Dooley: It will be spent on the Carlow bypass.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

Timmy Dooley: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: —notes the Government's intention to introduce draft legislation in relation to Dormant Accounts; — welcomes the proposal to retain: —the Dormant Accounts Board, —the Dormant Accounts plan and —the underlying objectives of the legislation which target persons who are personally,...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

Timmy Dooley: The terms "smash and grab" and "slush fund" have been heard in the Chamber. I could understand this outcry if the Government had decided to move the moneys into the Exchequer and make it part of day to day budgeting.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

Timmy Dooley: The Opposition has awoken to the fact that it is not in Government and, therefore, not in a position to manage the economy. In recognising that it will not be in Government for a while, there is this outpouring of grief.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

Timmy Dooley: My good colleague on the Labour benches has indicated that there is a necessity to introduce this Bill because Fianna Fáil will lose so many seats in the local elections. I wonder if this is a recognition——

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

Timmy Dooley: ——on the Opposition's part that its only opportunity is to rule by committee. It must be accepted that our system of government means that the Executive manages the economy.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

Timmy Dooley: The dispersal of funds or the management of those functions are purely the function of the Government. While the Oireachtas and different agencies have a role, the Government is there to manage. While this situation is a change in the direction of the Government——

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

Timmy Dooley: ——it is a recognition of what needs to be done. It fits clearly into line with every other aspect of governmental management. I am delighted that this decision has been taken. Why does the Opposition want a different process for the dispersal of these funds?

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

Timmy Dooley: Far too much authority is delegated to State boards and agencies.