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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...

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

Timmy Dooley: I understand it has been reviewed in recent times. There is a need to ensure that it is provided. Despite the fact that people in the facility do not have friends, as legislators, it is incumbent on us not to see ourselves legislating only for those who have their freedom. It has more to do with the people who need our assistance. The dignity and quality of their lives is of importance to us...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I would also welcome a debate on this issue. Senator Ross and others have raised this matter with the Leader on a number of occasions in recent months and we have had to listen to offensive remarks about a profession, the majority of the members of which act exceptionally well and do a fine job on behalf of many people. It is unfair to allow this slating of auctioneers on an ongoing basis. We...

Seanad: Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (3 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I join the other Senators in welcoming the Minister to the House. I support the amendments. As Senator Brian Hayes has said, it is great to see concerns raised in the last Seanad, of which many of us were not Members, addressed by the Minister and the Department, and finding their way into this Bill through the other House. These amendments further strengthen the legislation underpinning the...

Seanad: Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (3 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Certainly not. As Senator Hayes knows, we consider all legislation carefully. The extent of consultation has been such that the views expressed have found their way into the legislation. In the case of certain Bills which we may not be able to guide through in the final stages of our term, we would hope that an incoming Government would be kind enough to ensure that our concerns were taken on...

Seanad: Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (3 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Now. Question, "That the Bill do now pass," put and agreed to. Sitting suspended at 12.45 p.m. and resumed at 1 p.m.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: The Senator should move on.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: There are more colours in the rainbow.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: A lot done.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I thank Senator Ormonde for sharing time and welcome the Minister. I am filling in for Senator Walsh who sends his apologies. He is unable to be here today as he is attending a family funeral, but I will pass on the Minister's comments to him. I compliment the Minister on his up-front analysis of the situation. It is always welcome to hear a Minister outline the position and admit the figures...

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: There is no doubt that the figures are worrying and I will not labour that point because the Minister is aware of the issues. Despite the fact that the figures are worrying, the Minister has been working to ensure that when crime is committed, the criminal law is adequate to deal with it. An examination of the record of this Government and the previous Administration will show that there are...

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: It meant there were not large numbers coming out on the streets at the same time. To deal with this we must change the culture and position of alcohol in society. Like any culture, it will be difficult to change because the desire to have a drink is deep-rooted in our tradition and we are recognised as a nation fond of a tipple. That is fine but young people have no respect for alcohol. In...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I join Senator O'Brien in asking the Leader to arrange a debate on insurance. Any of us who saw the television programme on the subject the other night produced by RTE would be shocked by the level of fraud that there seems to be in the sector. It is no wonder that insurance premiums are at the level they are at in the light of what is going on in that practice. A debate on the sector would...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Mar 2003)

Timmy Dooley: They may clash with "Fair City".

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Speech.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Which one?

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I thank Senator Daly for sharing time with me, and I will be as brief as possible. It is with considerable regret that we are discussing this issue while a war is taking place. That is a reflection of a failure within the UN and considerable division in the European Community, about which we should all be disappointed. It has been suggested by elements on the opposite side of the House and...