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Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Dec 2006)

Brian Hayes: What will happen next year, none of us know. One certain matter, however, is that this is the Cathaoirleach's last Christmas.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Dec 2006)

Brian Hayes: I meant in the Chair. My apologies for putting the Cathaoirleach into an early grave.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Dec 2006)

Brian Hayes: Famous last words. I wish every Member a happy Christmas and thank them for their co-operation this session.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

Brian Hayes: Yesterday's decision by BUPA effectively to pull out of Ireland represents a black day, not least for the staff in Fermoy, County Cork, but also for the approximately 470,000 people who invested in BUPA and who depended on the company for their health insurance. I do not underestimate the difficulties for the Government, the Minister for Health and Children and for the country at large in...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

Brian Hayes: We should ensure that cohabiting couples of whatever sexuality have rights in Irish law. Dr. Zappone and Dr. Gilligan deserve congratulations for having had the courage to take this case. I hope the case will ensure the State introduces some equality in the law for cohabiting couples.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

Brian Hayes: The kernel issue was tax.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

Brian Hayes: No to all of them.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

Brian Hayes: Senator Bannon will be there.

Seanad: Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (31 Jan 2007)

Brian Hayes: The Senator should speak for herself.

Seanad: Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (31 Jan 2007)

Brian Hayes: On behalf of my Fine Gael colleagues, I join the Leader in expressing our sincere sympathy to the family of the late Senator Michael Yeats. I did not know him personally but I read about him and was aware that he was the son of the great poet and patriot, William Butler Yeats. As the Leader rightly said, Michael Yeats had his own talents and skills. His commitment to public service over a...

Seanad: Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (31 Jan 2007)

Brian Hayes: Unlike Senator Yeats, Seán O'Leary died before his time. Those of us who knew him from being in the heart of Fine Gael politics for more than 30 years prior to his appointment to the Bench were extremely saddened to hear of his death at Christmas. I was in The Lough Church on St. Stephen's night with other colleagues and the outpouring of love and affection for him from the legal and...

Seanad: Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (31 Jan 2007)

Brian Hayes: It shows his independence of mind. It is extremely difficult to lose the whip, particularly on the Government side, to vote against one's colleagues, to take the other position and be shunned. However, he showed that absolute independence of mind on key issues and Seán O'Leary is a model for those wanting to follow a career in politics. One of the great parts of his life he remembered and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

Brian Hayes: I move amendment No. 1 to the Order of Business: "That following the conclusion of the Order of Business a period of one hour shall be set aside for statements on health". The Seanad has not met for approximately eight weeks. The important issue throughout the country is the chronic problems in the health service as highlighted yesterday in St. James's Hospital, where 20 surgical operations...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

Brian Hayes: It is reheated porridge.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

Brian Hayes: That is just spin.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

Brian Hayes: There is significant controversy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

Brian Hayes: The Leader should not undermine doctors like this.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

Brian Hayes: There is a different view.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (31 Jan 2007)

Brian Hayes: Yes.