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Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: Because Deputy Adams said nothing in those nine minutes.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: He should clarify the matter.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: How many hours per week does Maura work?

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: How many hours does Maura work per week?

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: At the outset of the budgetary process the Government was determined to build on the progress achieved in recent years in developing the agrifood sector, in particular to further contribute to the growth and prosperity the sector has achieved in recent years. I welcome the allocation of €110 million for the 2015 forestry programme. There is an allocation of €13.6 million for...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: It remains my position that unauthorised disclosure of confidential information by members of a committee should be discouraged. I emphasise in this context the words "unauthorised" and "confidential". Under section 9(1) a committee member may disclose confidential information if authorised to do so by the Minister. This provision is not intended to preclude general comments or discussion...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: The changes proposed in amendment No. 2 in respect of a tree felled or otherwise removed without a licence under section 7 would impose on the Minister an automatic obligation to issue a replanting order in all cases without having regard to the nature and extent of the unlicensed felling and the environmental and sylvicultural considerations. There are instances where replanting may not be...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: I assure the Senators that where felling has taken place and replanting is required it will be done in a timely fashion and trees will be replanted as quickly as possible where feasible. My preferred approach is to retain the current wording contained within section 17(4)(b)(v) which applies to this subsection and states: “within such period of time, as may be specified;”. For...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: I accept what the Senator says about Ministers having a different view or not being as passionate about this as I am. I would hope that a Minister responsible for forestry would have a particular interest in the brief, which is so important. Trees are part of what we are. People have a huge connection with them. I am not sure if the Senator was present for the debate on Second Stage,...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Members of the Dáil and the Members of the Seanad for their support on this Bill. I especially thank the Senators for their support on Second Stage. Senator Norris made a cutting comment about the Government and people not taking seriously the work that the Seanad does. I sat through the debate and heard very good contributions from a small number of Senators.

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: There were worthwhile contributions and they helped me and other people involved in the process of dealing with the Bill. It is a very important Bill and the first legislation on this area since 1946. It covers much of what we are about in Ireland, our love of trees and growing them, protecting the environment and jobs in the forestry and milling sectors. I have visited the mills across the...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: Can I-----

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: I would rather the Senator would listen to me for a minute.

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: This is a success story in rural Ireland where there are jobs. I thank everybody in this House, particularly the leaders of the parties, the agricultural spokespersons, the members of the committee, everybody who has helped and the stakeholders ranging from the IFA to the other groups that made submissions month after month. I also sincerely thank the officials for their work on this Bill...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Harbours and Piers (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Senator for raising this very important issue. Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated fishery harbour centres, which are owned, managed and maintained by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. All six fishery harbour centres are first and foremost working fishery harbours. However, each centre has unique features which facilitate a broad range of...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Harbours and Piers (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: It should never be the thrust of the Department to stop people from undertaking development. There are always reasons. I do not know the reasons in this case. I will have a chat with the officials. It is a two-way process. As public representatives, people often come to us to complain about how long the public service is taking to do something. There are always procedures to be...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: The purpose of the Bill is to revise the law on the registration, national character, mortgage, sale, transfer, ownership and measurement of Irish ships, to repeal the Mercantile Marine Act 1955, to amend certain enactments in this regard, to amend the definition of "Safety Convention" in the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Act 1952 and to provide for connected matters. I welcome the...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, and 15 are related and may be discussed together.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: Amendments Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, and 16 are related and may be discussed together.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: If the Deputy wishes to raise it now-----