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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Timmy Dooley: It is a sad day for many of us to see Senator Norris reach a point where he has decided to hang up his work in this House. I had the pleasure of getting to know him when I was first elected to the House in 2002. On behalf of a bunch of us then newcomers, I thank him for the way in which he assisted us in feeling at home. It was quite a daunting encounter for the many of us who were elected...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2023)

Timmy Dooley: I join Senator Seery Kearney in complimenting the groupin situand recognise her for the work she has done. Of course, others have rightly identified that there was an issue that needed to be resolved, but her perseverance, personal interest and legal knowledge and expertise have been very helpful in ensuring parents like her and others will be treated appropriately by Irish law and not be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2023)

Timmy Dooley: Monitor communications around there.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Beef Sector (7 Dec 2023)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss this important issue. She will be aware the agency responsible for the grading of cattle for the various beef schemes has carried out a reclassification in recent weeks. As a result, cows, heifers and bulls that would have been given five-star ratings based on the index have been downgraded. To show the consequences, let me give the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Beef Sector (7 Dec 2023)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister of State’s outline of the situation and thank her for that. I believe the Department will have to look at the significant support for farmers who have taken a disproportionate hit in terms of loss of value due to the star rating changes. I would ask the Minister of State and the Minister to consider some kind of a programme of compensation that would assist in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Timmy Dooley: Anyone in this House or outside who had the opportunity to see the "RTÉ Investigates" programme last night will recognise the important work that is done by RTÉ as a public service broadcaster. At a time when we are challenged with regard to the funding of such an organisation, it should be a reminder to us that we have a duty as public representatives to ensure that we try to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Timmy Dooley: I appreciate the Cathaoirleach's support.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Timmy Dooley: Apologise and withdraw.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Timmy Dooley: For identifying-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2023)

Timmy Dooley: I join with the Leader in welcoming the students from St. Gerald's College, Castlebar. I thank Harry Gaughan for organising the visit. I had the pleasure of having him on an internship programme for several days a week as part of his schoolwork. He showed great interest and was anxious that his team would come and join him. His team is a big team. If Harry ever decides to go into...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2023)

Timmy Dooley: The Senator may have misunderstood. I was talking about the public airways.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Timmy Dooley: I will just use a very short portion of my time. If it is okay I will hand over the remainder of it to my colleague. I have two questions. The first is to Ms Graham. Where is the tender for integrated ticketing? When is there likely to be an award of the contract and when is implementation expected to happen? This question on the school project is for Mr. Kent. This is concentrating...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Timmy Dooley: Which is why I did not mention my beloved County Clare at all.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Timmy Dooley: I do not want to cut across Mr. Kent but would he also consider looking again at the age limit of 70 for bus drivers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Timmy Dooley: Okay, that is fine if we did. We will move on to the next business.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Timmy Dooley: Does Mr. Kent have the ambition to go to the Department or the NTA and say: "We are here and we want to do this. This is how we think we can expand this based on what we perceive the demand to be for the next two, three, four and five years."?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Timmy Dooley: I thank Mr. Kent. Could Ms Graham reply to the question I asked her?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Timmy Dooley: As this stage is the expectation to be best in class in terms of being able to use a credit card as a means of getting on and off services and moving around?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Timmy Dooley: I wish the NTA well with that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Timmy Dooley: I thank Ms Graham and Mr. Kent.