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Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: I am mindful of what Senator Jim Walsh has said. Under section 91(4) of the Bill, the Garda Commissioner can reject a request to search a station "on grounds relating to the security of the State". It is interesting that the Bill does not define what "the security of the State" means. If one tries to use those grounds to refuse to accept a search, one has to define what they mean. Section...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: A similar amendment concerned the Defence Forces ombudsman and it was discussed some weeks ago. The argument we put forward was that the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces should have an open hand in investigating any matter of concern, not just in respect of offences but where there is general public dissatisfaction over a practice within the Defence Forces. To be wholly consistent with the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: It would be wise to take up the Leader's offer regarding No. 2. A debate on this issue in January will be useful. Any time a proposal is made on this side of the House in regard to a retrospective amendment, we are informed by the Attorney General that the House cannot introduce legislation of that type. Now we see that the Government will attempt to pass emergency legislation through the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: Toast and black tea.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: We will sit next week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: Perfect.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: We will discuss the Bill next week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: That is no problem.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: I did not hear Senators on the Government side saying "hear, hear".

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: On behalf of our group and all Members, I welcome the Taoiseach back to the House. He has been here on two occasions since the new Seanad was elected in 2002. Whatever our differences about some of the details of the matter, which the Taoiseach put on the record, everyone in this House recognises the major contribution and effort his Government and officials have made. It is painstaking work,...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: I signed off on the document the Leader launched some two years ago, which outlined the views of the Sub-committee on Seanad Reform. The foreword to this document states: We strongly believe that the recommendations should be implemented in their totality as a package. The sub-committee therefore recommends that the Taoiseach should nominate two Senators from Northern Ireland, one from the...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: They will be glad to hear that.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: Absolutely.

Seanad: Tributes to Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas. (17 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: As we mark the retirement of Paddy Behan, I would like to echo the words of the Leader on behalf of the Fine Gael group. I did not know that one could retire in one's 40s. As I look at Paddy Behan, I wonder where the years have gone. Paddy Behan is a northsider like myself, although I have not mentioned that to many people in west Dublin over the past nine years. He is part and parcel of the...

Seanad: Tributes to Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas. (17 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: Good judgment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: On behalf of Fine Gael, I wish the Cathaoirleach, the Clerk, the Assistant Clerk and all their staff in the House a very happy Christmas. I thank them very much for all their hard work, particularly over the last three weeks, which have been difficult, since we have had to work very hard four days a week with late hours. All the amendments and papers must be produced by a very small staff...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: We now have documentary evidence that the Minister knew of the problem in 2001 and last year, yet he sat on the issue and did nothing. It is a shameful situation.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2004)

Brian Hayes: I wish to share my time with Senator Cummins.