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Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: When Citizen McDowell was up his lamp post in Donnybrook last summer, his message was that he would keep an eye on proceedings. How the worm has turned. The alleged mould breakers have now become the poodles of Fianna Fáil in government. This is a bad day for them. (Interruptions).

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I am sure we all send our best wishes to the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs in the talks on Northern Ireland and wish the talks well. Will the Leader assure the House that when a conclusion is reached, which we hope will be positive, we will be able to discuss the matter in the House this week? Will colleagues join the Committees on Procedure and Privileges in supporting the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Leader might give her view.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Leader should ask the Members sitting behind her.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Citizen McDowell raised it first.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: There is a long-standing precedent in the House that the Government side sets out the parameters of business. In fairness to the staff of the House, I ask the Leader to be serious. Does she suggest that we sit until 1 a.m., 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. to debate this matter fully?

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: That is an effective guillotine.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: There is only one Citizen McDowell.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: On a point of order, you have suggested, a Chathaoirligh, that we proceed to the next business. There are two amendments and a substantive matter to be put to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Yes. Amendment put: "That No. 1 be deleted from the Order of Business." Tá

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Some people burnt the archives down.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: On a point of order, I call a quorum. I apologise to my good friend Senator Minihan for the interruption. Notice taken that 12 Members were not present; House counted and 12 Members being present,

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Senator can sing it. His party is a very junior partner and becoming more so.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: On a point of order, while I am always interested in hearing Senator Minihan's views, particularly when he is not in government, it is long-standing practice to circulate to the House the press office prepared scripts from which Members read.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Can Senator Minihan's script be circulated?

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: On second thoughts, Senator Minihan should stick to his script.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Senator should stick to his script as he is inviting constant interruptions.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: What is the relevance of this? The Senator should speak to the Bill.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: No, we do not.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: How the worm has turned.