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Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: In four years time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: When does the Government intend to bring the Social Welfare Bill to the House, giving effect to some of the changes announced in the budget? This will be the first Social Welfare Bill introduced by Deputy Brennan as Minister for Social and Family Affairs. The Minister has on many occasions displayed an ability to say different things to different people. He told us before the recent budget...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: I am conscious of that and I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the run on it anyway. When will we have a chance to discuss the Social Welfare Bill? We had an excellent debate on 3 November about the national car test. The Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Callely, gave me a commitment that he would publish the PricewaterhouseCoopers report on the testing regime for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: That is correct.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: Will the Senator give way on a point of information?

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: The Supreme Court was absolutely clear in giving the right to the Executive to determine when these people can be released.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: The court gave the power to the Executive.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: Lost Lives.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: Last week, Senators called for a debate on Northern Ireland. Will the Leader agree to hold such a debate before the end of the session, irrespective of the outcome of talks tomorrow and the final deadline imposed by the Governments? My colleague, Senator Cummins, last week asked the Leader to provide clarity on the issue surrounding two persons who have yet to be convicted for the...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: On a point of order, my colleague, Senator Cummins, raised an important issue. He was given a letter just as he rose to his feet. I have not been given this letter. Given that the amendment is in my name also, I ask the Cathaoirleach to explain how a matter of such fundamental importance to the security of the Garda Síochána concerning a manslaughter or murder conviction could be outside...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: As I understand it, a substantial number of Government Members support this amendment but will not have a chance to speak on it because it has been ruled out of order. That is not right and requires a full explanation.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: I still have not received a copy of that notice.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: One minute's notice is not acceptable before we rose to our feet on a matter of such fundamental importance.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: I recently saw a television programme concerning the training of ordinary members of the force in the Garda Training College in Templemore. I was very encouraged to see that the issue of human rights is taught as a course subject. This is a recent development. Recruits to the force are being educated and trained in Templemore and must now be aware of the issue of human rights. It is important...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: I am persuaded by comments made by the Minister and, in particular, Senator Maurice Hayes, indicating that the key issue in this regard is behaviour and the need to show common respect for people in dealing with them. It is fair to point out that gardaí must have regard to the importance of human rights in all their functions, as required under section 7(4). This is a relatively new area....

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: It should be included for the sake of consistency.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: The Minister's point is valid. If individual members of the force are individually liable and culpable for their actions, very few would want to join because of actions which could be taken against them. However, Senator Tuffy alluded to an important point, whereby liability is required if somebody makes a claim as a result of misbehaviour or inappropriate action by the force. The State has...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: That is a matter for the Government.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: We have some parties which say that. The Minister should read his speeches from last year.