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Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 29 - Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (11 Feb 2015)

Tom Hayes: We will proceed to subhead F, appropriations-in-aid. Are there any comments or questions?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 29 - Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised) (11 Feb 2015)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister, Deputy White, the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, and the officials for assisting the committee in its consideration of the Revised Estimates.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Message to Dáil (11 Feb 2015)

Tom Hayes: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Sub-committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2015: Vote 29 — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Schemes (17 Feb 2015)

Tom Hayes: They always did that.

Other Questions: Beef Exports (17 Feb 2015)

Tom Hayes: We would do nothing.

Other Questions: Beef Exports (17 Feb 2015)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy should look in the mirror.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Feb 2015)

Tom Hayes: This meeting will be carried live on UPC channel 207, eVision channel 504 and Sky channel 574. I remind members to turn off their mobile telephones. Apologies have been received from Deputy Michael McCarthy, and Deputy Catherine Murphy is deputising for Deputy Tom Fleming. The meeting has been convened to consider the Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014. The purpose of the Bill is to provide...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Feb 2015)

Tom Hayes: As amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related, they may be discussed together by agreement.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Feb 2015)

Tom Hayes: As amendment No. 2 in the name of Deputy Ellis is related, I will allow him to make the case for it at this stage.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Feb 2015)

Tom Hayes: Amendment No. 4 is consequential on amendment No. 5 and both may be discussed together by agreement.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Feb 2015)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister and his officials and the members of the select sub-committee for considering the Bill.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Message to Dáil (19 Feb 2015)

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 Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 and has made amendments thereto.

Topical Issue Debate: Forestry Sector (3 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: I thank Deputy Martin Ferris for the opportunity to explain to the House the new forestry programme. I also thank him for his positive response to what is a fine programme. The Government sees significant potential for growth in the forestry sector. Already the industry contributes €2.3 billion per annum to GDP and employs approximately 12,000 people, both directly and...

Topical Issue Debate: Forestry Sector (3 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: New agroforestry and forestry for fibre measures have been added to the afforestation scheme. These new planting categories are targeted specifically at farmers, providing them with options for grazing livestock alongside forestry and, in the case of forestry for fibre, the option to harvest timber after ten to 15 years rather than 30 or 40 years as is the case with other types of forestry....

Topical Issue Debate: Forestry Sector (3 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy has raised a lot of issues. The broad thrust of why this new scheme was put forward and taken to Brussels was to encourage more people to get involved in forestry. Traditionally, farmers have been used to growing grass for feeding cattle, milk production or whatever the case may be, or indeed growing grain. There is real money in forestry and there is a real need for it from an...

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: I am glad Deputy Kirk is not going to Brussels to negotiate for us. I am pleased for the sake of the country.

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: They were clarified long ago.

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: I would like to share time with Deputy Heydon.

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: I am delighted to have an opportunity to participate in this discussion on the real opportunity that exists for Ireland in this sector. When the curtain came down on milk production in Ireland 30 years ago, it stifled people in rural areas, particularly young farmers who wanted to get involved in milk production. We are now facing a new dawn that will bring huge opportunities for many...

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: That is what is happening in County Cavan and in every part of this country. Deputy O'Reilly and others are committed to that. We want to support the industry. It sends out the wrong signal to be negative about it. Those who talk about the demise of rural Ireland should focus on the great opportunities that exist. We need to stick together. We have a good industry, a good environment...