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Topical Issue Debate: Bank Branch Closures (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: In the first part of my contribution I outlined the position from the banking perspective. Deputy Byrne accepted that the Minister for Finance cannot interfere in the closure of bank branches. Deputy Byrne is an experienced public representative. I have encountered the phenomenon in my constituency and I understand the fear to which she referred. Such fear and concern is real. People...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: In accordance with Standing Order 92(2), Deputy Clare Daly will substitute for Deputy Tom Fleming. The meeting has been convened to consider the State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014. The purpose of the Bill is to establish, under the Companies Acts, a commercial State company to be known as Shannon Group plc and to transfer from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to this...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: Yes. The Deputy can raise it on the discussion on the relevant section.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: Deputy Dooley's amendment has been ruled out of order.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: Amendments Nos. 3 to 9, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 4, 5, 6 and 7 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 3. Amendments Nos. 3 to 9, inclusive, will be discussed together.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: Amendment No. 4, which was already discussed with amendment No. 3, cannot be moved.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: We inserted the new section.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: Amendment No. 4 cannot be moved as it has already been discussed with amendment No. 3.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: No, it has already been discussed with amendment No. 3. The Deputy can push it to a voice vote.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: I clearly stated that amendments No. 3 to 9, inclusive, were grouped.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: When we discussed amendments Nos. 3 to 9, inclusive, whatever had to take place-----

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, and his officials for attending. I thank members of the committee for considering the Bill.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Message to Dáil (3 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014 and has made amendments thereto.

Forestry Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (9 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Forestry Bill 2013: Report Stage (9 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: One learns much through forestry.

Forestry Bill 2013: Report Stage (9 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: It is important to point out in relation to Gougane Barra that the decision was based on positive findings of disease. The decision was based on scientific advice and helped to prevent the spread of the disease. That was the reason the trees were taken down. The importance of ancient woodlands was raised by Deputies on Committee Stage. These sites contribute to biodiversity and are...

Forestry Bill 2013: Report Stage (9 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: I have stated already that it is the responsibility of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Deenihan. The Bill strengthens the basis for actions and supports. I am quite happy that we are doing that and must disagree with the Deputy.

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: Have you a ticket bought, Timmy?

Forestry Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy had sought clarification in regard to the situation at Gougane Barra. I researched what happened in Gougane Barra in regard to the felling of trees and believe it would be helpful to clarify this for the House before we continue with this Bill. I assure the Deputy that Coillte was acting on instructions and following best scientific advice from the Department regarding...

Forestry Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2014)

Tom Hayes: I am not in a position to agree this amendment. As I already stated on Committee Stage, for international and national reporting requirements Ireland has defined a forest area as being at least 0.1 hectare as described in the Bill. We are committed to using the same forest definition for reporting to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Food and Agricultural Organisation...