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Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Certainly.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Three minutes will be more than enough. I am somewhat reticent about pre-empting what somebody might say, but in this case the Opposition did not let me down. It was all about doom and gloom and failing to accept what the Government has succeeded in doing. As I said at the outset, and based on the content of the amendment to the motion, the glass will always be half empty. Obviously, good...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I am just coining one of our phrases. We are happy to continue to use it.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I suppose the truth hurts.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Senator Bannon thinks the Minister has failed. Fair play to the Senator.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I was observing the fact that Senator Bannon spoke outside the motion.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: The Senator discussed the infrastructural needs of the State, a subject which we would be happy to debate. I am sure the Government Whip would be happy to arrange such a debate to allow Senator Bannon express his opinions on that matter. Tonight we are talking about penalty points.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I am sorry that the truth is continuing to irritate the Opposition. When these Members enter the real world, I am sure they will accept that the Minister has been doing a fantastic job. Indeed, he pointed out that there are elements of it which need to be completed. We must accept that what has been achieved is fundamentally sound. Lives have been saved. Obviously, we want to see more lives...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Certainly not.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I appreciate the extra time. Senator Brian Hayes took issue with Senator Ross. I am delighted that Senator Ross gave such wholehearted support to the Government and the Minister.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: It obviously upset Senator Brian Hayes because he castigated Senator Ross and wanted to talk about the economy. We could have a debate on the management of the economy going back over a number of years.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: We will go back to 1987 if the Senator wants, when the country was bankrupt.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Charlie Haughey was Taoiseach and Ray MacSharry was Minister for Finance.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I accept that. It is worth pointing this out to those who have strayed from the motion in order to allow them to understand the efforts of the Government and those of previous Fianna Fáil Administrations. I am sure we will be in a position to have that debate. I could go on, but I will not do so. I thank the Cathaoirleach for the latitude he has provided. Amendment put. Tá

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 May 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Kilkenny has got its cup.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Will the Leader request the Minister for Transport to come to the House as soon as possible to discuss the issues surrounding the future ownership of the State airports? There is considerable concern, certainly in my region, County Clare, about the future ownership structure of Shannon Airport. There is uncertainty among staff, business and tourism interests in the area. A debate on the...

Seanad: Cancer Treatment Services: Statements (Resumed). (16 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I join my colleagues in welcoming the Minister of State to the House and in recognising the excellent work which he, and the Minister, Deputy Martin, are doing in this area. There is no doubt that health generally, and particularly cancer, is an emotive area for very obvious reasons. When people are diagnosed, or presented with a terminal diagnosis, it can be quite difficult for them to...

Seanad: Central Mental Hospital: Motion. (16 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I join with my colleagues in welcoming the Minister of State to the House. He has been here on a number of occasions and his willingness to make himself available is welcome. I support the courageous initiative he has undertaken and on which action has been needed for a long time. The Office of Public Works has a considerable asset bank. At a time when it is essential to ensure that all...

Seanad: Central Mental Hospital: Motion. (16 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: In my constituency, there are many Garda stations in need of repair. That has come about over a period of time, particularly in some outlying areas where gardaí are no longer resident in local stations but use them as office space. Some stations are in poor condition. Just as in the case of schools, which have been the subject of much discussion, there are also Garda stations in immediate...