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Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: They are relevant.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: This relates to policy, namely, the fiasco of the Luas project, and has nothing to do with personalities. The Leader stated last week that she would seek statements from the Minister as soon as possible. Will she act on her statement? She also stated the Luas project was on budget and on time when she left office. "I do not know what has happened," she said before asking how it had all gone...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Bring her back.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Senator knows the answer to that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: On a point of order, nobody on this side of the House mentioned that. I said we were seeking a debate on the matter. To suggest it is the policy of our party is erroneous and the Senator knows it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Will we get the statements?

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Tell us more.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: I asked the Leader yesterday to invite the Minister for Transport to the House as soon as possible to take questions about a number of public transport fiascos. We witnessed yesterday the absolute contempt Iarnród Éireann has for the travelling public in Dublin following its decision to belatedly inform commuters that it is making significant changes to its timetable as a result of works...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: It was more than a visit.

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (Resumed). (8 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: I welcome the Minister to the House. I have been listening on the monitor yesterday and today to the debate. It has been a good debate and I welcome the opportunity to make a short contribution. As a Christian Democrat, which I am first and foremost, I believe that the primary responsibility of the State is to protect children. Whether in the 1950s or today it is a responsibility we all must...

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: It will come from stealth charges.

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Last year was an election year and the Government bought industrial peace.

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Given that IBEC signed up to the benchmarking arrangement, it is part of a bad deal.

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Economic credibility is the issue here.

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Senator needs a sponge down.

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Senator is referring to a different regime.

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: A lone voice. (Interruptions.)

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Does the Senator really believe that?