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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bord na gCon (1 Jul 2015)

Tom Hayes: That is fine. Additional information not given on the floor of the House This review is nearing completion and once it is finalised, I expect Bord na gCon to consider its recommendations with a view to identifying any amendments required to legislation, practices or policies to ensure the advancement of the board's commitment to greyhound welfare and to underpin the integrity of the greyhound...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bord na gCon (1 Jul 2015)

Tom Hayes: I accept the point that this is a hugely important industry. There are 10,000 people involved, including small farmers and small-scale breeders throughout the country. That is why we put the Indecon report in place. Indecon reported back to us with an open, transparent plan to deal with the many outstanding issues over the next number of years, particularly financial issues but also in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bord na gCon (1 Jul 2015)

Tom Hayes: That is what we are on and we need the opportunity to do it. There are many people in the industry who-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bord na gCon (1 Jul 2015)

Tom Hayes: Since we took over, we have put new people on the board. The term of others is coming to an end and we will be looking at that. At all times, we are putting people with the skills to which Indecon referred on the board. We have appointed an accountant and a vet who is one of the top specialists in the country. I cannot express what an advantage that vet has been to the board. There is an...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bord na gCon (1 Jul 2015)

Tom Hayes: Wait now. I have to make a point. There is no doubt the industry was in crisis. The economic downturn affected it. Indecon, however, has addressed many of the issues that are there. Going forward, the industry needs help and support, which is why the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund was increased in the budget. I commend the Government on doing that.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Bord na gCon (1 Jul 2015)

Tom Hayes: We want to keep the industry and build on it because it has potential for employment. We need to support it in the House as well as outside because of all the small farmers in Kerry, Tipperary and throughout the country.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2015)

Tom Hayes: That includes Deputy McDonald.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: Where was Deputy Martin?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Office of Public Works Properties (30 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: I thank Senator Conway for raising this important issue. The Government is committed to reforming property asset management in the public sector to ensure value to the taxpayer. The Commissioners of Public Works manage a large and diverse portfolio of property assets, including historic properties, on behalf of the State. The stated policy for surplus properties is to identify if other...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Office of Public Works Properties (30 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: Senator Conway's demands are somewhat stronger than I would have anticipated. It is on the public market. In terms of it being for the benefit of the community, it will be sold by public auction. That is the proper way to do it to get value for it. If the community is interested in it and can come up with a proposal and a bid, I would say it will be given serious consideration.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Credit Unions Regulation (30 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: I thank Senator Bradford for raising this important matter. We are all aware of what credit unions have done for people throughout the country. The Credit Union and Co-operation with Overseas Regulators Act 2012 was signed into law by the President of Ireland on 19 December 2012. Following on from that, an implementation plan put was put in place which was agreed by all stakeholders. It...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Credit Unions Regulation (30 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: I will request that.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Credit Unions Regulation (30 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: I will relate what the Senator has said to the Minister later today or tomorrow and I will request that. I think it is right that the Minister meet them.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Property Tax Administration (30 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: Yes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Property Tax Administration (30 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: The text of the Commencement matter mentioned the Minister for Finance.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Property Tax Administration (30 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: The Minister for Finance is here at the top of this.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Property Tax Administration (30 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: The Senator put that in her Commencement matter.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Property Tax Administration (30 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: "Minister for Finance" is written here.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Property Tax Administration (30 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: No.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Property Tax Administration (30 Sep 2015)

Tom Hayes: The confusion arose because I was not sure whether this was an issue for the Department of Finance or the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.