Results 561-580 of 11,861 for speaker:Brian Hayes

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: His wardrobe needs to be extended.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Orange Lil.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: On a point of order, I presume further amendments can be tabled between now and next Thursday for Report Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I am looking for clarity from the Leader in respect of No. 1. I do not doubt that she is aware that a statement was issued yesterday by the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service which "strongly recommends, as a matter of urgency, that sufficient time be allowed for further limited hearings to be held, as important areas have been identified in the legislation which the joint...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Some people have all the luck.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I am against this amendment for the same reason I am against the change as a whole. As I said earlier, I approve of parts of the Bill that seek to secure Cabinet deliberations and papers. What I find difficult is that the fence is so wide. Matters would be much easier if it were narrower. If the exceptions were more clearly drawn and, as Senator O'Meara said, the background papers that help...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Keep repeating the above.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Is Senator Mansergh referring to the note that read "If there is a question on this, keep repeating the above"?

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: We will not support the proposal that the Bill pass its Final Stage and be sent to the Lower House. Colleagues on both sides have attempted to give it a fair hearing. It is interesting that Senator Mansergh has, under the leash of the Minister, withdrawn many of his constructive comments. The Minister stated unequivocally – he ought to have it as his epitaph – that he was not prepared to...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Look what happened.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Bill is just wrong.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Minister can take us with him.

Seanad: Tributes to Deputy Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Fine Gael group would like to be associated with the remarks of the Leader on the occasion of Tony's retirement. When I first came here seven years ago, I received good advice from an older Senator who said: "If you ever want to know anything about what goes on here or if you are ever looking for solid advice, Tony is your man." Throughout his time in the Houses of the Oireachtas, he has...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: This week the business of the House will be dominated by the Finance Bill and the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. The importance of passing legislation swiftly to facilitate the enactment of provisions is understood on this side of the House but the proposal to take Committee and Report Stages of both Bills tomorrow is unprecedented. I ask the Leader to consider reordering the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Reprogramming is required.