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Seanad: Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: If we are really serious about it, we should abolish the practice rather than have a two-year hiatus, about which the Minister of State seems to be blissfully happy, as the world moves on and more people are scammed. The Irish housing market, unfortunately, is riddled with scamming in a whole range of areas. One of them is the explosion of management companies. Many young couples and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: Fine Gael agrees to today's Order of Business as proposed by the Leader. I refer to an issue raised in today's newspapers and elsewhere in the media concerning what would appear to be a difference of opinion——

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: ——in the Government's view on stem cell research. This is a serious matter and the Senator should treat it seriously.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: I welcome the fact that there is a difference of opinion within the Government in this regard and I want to issue a warning to all political parties. An attempt to rerun the divisive and opportunistic debates which occurred during the 1980s will bring about a major blow to the body politic. I welcome the fact that differences exist in political parties, including my own, on this issue. In a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: If ever there was a need for a free vote on an issue of personal conscience, it is on this one.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: This House has always had an ability to be reflective on such matters. Members should take the lead and encourage their political parties to-——

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: I appeal to political parties to allow a free vote on this issue to stop the rerun of the 1980s debate and for them to stop corralling people. Let us be open and honest with one another as individuals. No manifesto commitments were given on this issue at the last election. The idea that political parties can take collective views on an issue of personal conscience is simply ridiculous and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: No.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: Yes, exactly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: The US Supreme Court has ruled on four counts against the summary, extra-judicial justice in Guantanamo Bay, a major plank of the Bush Administration in its alleged fight against terrorism. I welcome the ruling and the fact that it was the highest court in the US that determined that specific pressure must be put on the Administration to resolve this issue. It is exacerbating the situation...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: These days it is quicker to go to Shannon Airport from Dublin.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: The Senator is close; 1969.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2006)

Brian Hayes: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this Bill. The Bill is welcome, but it is long overdue. It was first proposed in 2004 in a much shorter form. Since then, the Government has failed to bring it forward in either House and that is a shame. It has been amended radically and the new Bill is a totally different animal to the Bill as originally drafted in 2004. This is largely due to the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: I wish to raise a serious issue that needs to be debated and regulated in proper measure. It relates to the role of the retail banking sector in adding to the general level of indebtedness in the economy. In the 12 months to May, there was a 17% increase in the level of credit card indebtedness. This means that approximately €2.4 billion is owed. Clearly, there is a responsibility on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: What height is the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea?

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: A dedicated follower of fashion.