Results 961-980 of 11,861 for speaker:Brian Hayes

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: I apologise.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Mother Teresa, the musical.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Yesterday, Senator Terry raised an important matter concerning the latest spate of gangland killings in Finglas and other parts of the city. Already this year there have been 45 murders, compared to 52 murders last year. Last week, Fr. Seamus Aherne in Finglas made stark comments following the appalling murder there. He spoke about the tyranny of the few and said that those who are harassing...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: That is what I call thanks.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: They were not here last night.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: He is Mr. Insatiable.

Seanad: Order of Business. - OECD Education Report: Statements. (16 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: With the permission of the House I wish to share my time with Senators Henry, McHugh and Feighan. Perhaps the Cathaoirleach will indicate when my time is concluded. This is an important report and it is important that the House debates it, but I wish to raise one point. We heard a good deal in the debate about benchmarking ourselves against other countries – we are doing better than Germany...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: We agree to the Order of Business as proposed. If ever one wanted to know what Armageddon will be like, all one would need to do is travel through the traffic in Dublin this morning. I apologise for being slightly late. Despite the setback in the Northern talks yesterday, much was achieved and a great deal has been achieved in recent weeks, particularly in terms of the new agreement that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: The case has gone through.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: I welcome that the Government chose to accept Senator Quinn's Private Members' Bill last night. It is important we acknowledge that and I do so. It sends an important signal to other Opposition Senators. There appears to be more legislation coming from this side of the House than the other side.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Is that a comment I hear from Larry Flynt? I am glad to see him back in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: He has done well in the US. I seek an explanation for this latest twist. There is no reason for the House to take a break next week. It is ridiculous that the Government is closing Parliament.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: They want to know.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: What is the answer?

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Leader could have informed the House of her intentions.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: Will the House be meeting next week?

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Opposition agrees with the idea of arranging to sit next week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Opposition agrees with that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Brian Hayes: I would like to accept the Leader's recommendation.