Results 3,761-3,780 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The Deputy should just ask a question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: What is the Deputy's question?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The Deputy is asking for clarification of who is responsible.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I thank the three witnesses - Mr. Noel Brett, Mr. Martin O’Halloran and Mr. Brian Higginson - and the departmental officials and others who are present. I also thank committee members for remaining, because we had a lot to cover in the module on roadworthiness. I have two points to put to the committee before members leave. I propose that the committee conclude its scrutiny by...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: There is. We will draw up the report from that and bring it to the committee before we agree it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I apologise for not explaining that. As there is no other business, we will adjourn.
- Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: What about the Irish debt belonging to the Irish people?
- Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Last week was an extraordinary one in Irish politics. I can only compare it with the time when Michael Collins came back with the treaty. The impact of last week's decision on the agreement will be lasting on the people. It will have an impact that will greatly enhance their lives and our opportunities to create jobs and take responsibility back for the running of the country into our own...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Health the actions taken to reduce the waiting times for adults awaiting in-patient and day case surgery; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7542/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: To ask the Minister for Health the actions taken to reduce waiting times for children awaiting in-patient and day care surgery; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7541/13]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The purpose of this morning's meeting is to meet representatives of the Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann, or TTnH, on the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Bill 2012, which is currently before the Seanad. I welcome Mr. David McGuinness and Mr. Alan Brennan, the chairman and secretary, respectively, of the TTnH. I draw the attention of witnesses to the fact that by virtue of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. McGuinness for his presentation.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Mr. McGuinness might elaborate on the organisation's concerns about the vetting procedures which every other sector in the community have to go through and accept. Why in his view should the taxi industry be treated differently from any other sector? Vetting is important and the current structure in place is very good.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: What is the organisation proposing?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The matter is going through the Seanad and we will get it at a later stage.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: In an ideal world, perhaps we could bring in the Garda vetting people. In reality, if it is to be in the Dáil next week, there will be an opportunity for the matter to be debated. We are doing a worthwhile job this morning in getting the issue to the floor of the Dáil.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I agree.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: We shall see where we get in that respect.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. McGuinness, chairman, and Mr. Brennan, secretary, of Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann. Members have benefited from this worthwhile engagement which will help them when they discuss the legislation. Many of the points made at this meeting will be raised by Members during the passage of the Bill. Obviously, when we come to discuss Committee Stage of the Bill, we...
- Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (19 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The Deputy's time has expired.