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Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: We will agree to differ. I fear the Minister is sending the wrong message.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: I am merely raising my concerns.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: FÁS has received appalling publicity in recent years. The allegations made against it have done irreparable damage to the entire organisation but we should not neglect the huge contribution FÁS schemes have made to improving sports fields, recreational facilities and schools around the country. My constituency of Tipperary South benefited hugely from community employment schemes. My...

Corporation Tax: Motion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: I am glad to have an opportunity to say a few words in this worthwhile and important debate, and pleased the Minister indicated the House would not divide on the motion. I have never seen so many people unite behind an issue as they have in recent weeks with regard to need to retain the corporation tax rate of 12.5% which Ireland has enjoyed for many years. The current rate has delivered...

Written Answers — National Solidarity Bond: National Solidarity Bond (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount that has been invested in the National Solidarity Bond to date; the number of investors who have availed of the regular saver option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44209/10]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if the revenues from the newly introduced speed cameras will be ring-fenced for road safety funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44358/10]

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister of State for his confidence.

Local Authority Funding (30 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important aspect of what is taking place in rural areas on the Adjournment tonight. I hope some action will be taken to address the restriction in place preventing local authority workers from helping communities and people in their own areas. I refer to a simple plan whereby one could have one tonne of grit mixed with salt kept...

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: Deputy Dooley's nose is getting longer.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: Only Billy Earle would come out with that one.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: We do not have to try too hard.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: "Look behind you".

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: Is the Deputy angry with Government Members?

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: People are emigrating.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: That is because people have left the country. They have emigrated.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: You know they have emigrated.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: On a point of order, Deputy O'Rourke should be told that the people have emigrated.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: Okay. On a point of information on emigration, young people are leaving our country and the people should know that.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: That is why there was laughter.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: I am delighted to support this motion and it gives the House an opportunity to debate the biggest issue facing the Irish people, the upcoming budget. People are looking forward in fear and with anger in some cases and they want to know what will happen in the future. They do not know what will happen to themselves or their families. All they have heard from radio and television programmes...