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Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: I am not referring to the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: I welcome the cross-party support for the motion that was debated last week, when at last the Seanad proved its relevance.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: Tell that to those living in Limerick.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: With due apologies to the Senator.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Juvenile Detention Centre. (4 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Chair for selecting this issue which is of parochial concern to me and the residents of the Tallaght-Clondalkin area. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, who is a frequent visitor to this Chamber. There is considerable opposition to the proposal to establish a juvenile detention centre on the green belt lands between Tallaght and Clondalkin from the local...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: I welcome the fact that there is to be no guillotine on the Protection of the Environment Bill 2003 because there will be many contributions from all sides of the House on this proposal from the Government which we and other parties will be opposing. Will the Leader consider allowing general contributions of perhaps 15 minutes. There are significant issues in the Bill which colleagues might...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: Répétez, s'il vous plaît.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: That was beautifully done.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: I am looking for a public statement from all the leaders.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: Especially a certain person who stands every year. I think his name begins with "B".

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (5 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: It was not. It was disgraceful.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (5 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: They failed to reach their targets.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (5 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (5 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (5 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: I congratulate the Independent Senators, particularly Senator Quinn, on tabling this motion. This is one of the few areas of policy where there is cross-party support and a resolve among politicians to change motorists' attitudes. It is important to debate this issue at regular intervals throughout the parliamentary year to review progress and put other suggestions into the melting pot. The...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (5 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: It was slightly more complicated than that. The Senator will have to look at the proceedings of the Dublin District Court three weeks ago. The time of gardaí should not be wasted on such issues. They should be on the streets and in stations dealing with law enforcement. Too often we waste their time on traffic infringements. We should introduce a much more streamlined approach through the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: I welcome today's open-ended debate, which I compliment the Leader for providing. It is an opportunity for every Member to have their say on this very important international issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: Is the Leader in favour of the abolition of fees? Will she communicate her views directly to the Minister?

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)

Brian Hayes: Spare us.