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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: It is irresponsible.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: The Anglo-Irish Agreement.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: Does the Leader not do anything on Saturday nights?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: We are not in favour.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: The Labour Party and Fine Gael are ad idem on this issue, unlike the Government parties.

Seanad: Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 29 (27 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: The Senator is only allowed to speak if she is selected.

Seanad: Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 29 (27 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: Good try.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: Since last week's rather embarrassing U-turn on economic policy by Fianna Fáil, it is clear the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, has been sent to Coventry. However, I did not think that included non-attendance in the Seanad. Last night's Second Stage debate of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill was like a scene from Mary Poppins, with approximately five different...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: I apologise. It is so easy to forget about the blessed Trinity from time to time.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: The point is the Minister was not in the House. We are not going to participate in a sham debate today if he is not in the House to participate in it. I put the Leader on notice of that. I know it is not her problem. In fairness, she orders the business and expects Ministers to be present. The Minister should have been in the House yesterday. I expect that in response to my question, he...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: I propose that if the Leader is not clear on whether the Minister will be in the House, No. 2 should not be ordered. I want clarity on this because we will not participate otherwise. My colleague, Senator Terry, has tabled 12 amendments to the Bill and will not cite those amendments to a Minister who does not have a clue about the contents of the legislation and who is not even in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: What is disgraceful about it?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: He was in the House this morning. He was perfectly hale and hearty then. Stop that nonsense.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: The Senator is too kind.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: I am not so sure.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: Fianna Fáil diluted it as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: It will never happen.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: It is like Miss World.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Brian Hayes: I have no difficulty with that so long as I am informed. A telephone call would suffice.