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- Topical Issue Debate: Overseas Development Aid (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: The Tánaiste has asked me to take this matter. He thanks Deputy Mitchell for raising this very important issue and apologises that he cannot be here. He will monitor the debate and the Deputy's contribution. The provision of reproductive health services, including family planning services, is essential in tackling the continuing high rates of maternal mortality in the developing...
- Topical Issue Debate: Overseas Development Aid (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: The Deputy has expressed the Government's view that if we are to deliver the desired progress, it is essential that the post-2015 goals have that as a condition for development aid. We are already in discussions on the multiannual financial framework, or MFF, negotiations which is the financial envelope for the EU over the next seven years. Within those discussions it is crucially important...
- National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: But.
- Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:"recognises the importance of completing an agreement on the issue of the promissory notes before the next scheduled payment on 31st March, 2013; recognises that the current negotiation approach is the best course of action in order to achieve agreement with our European...
- Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: A minority of Deputies-----
- Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: I find it interesting-----
- Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: -----having listened patiently for 40 minutes without saying a word-----
- Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: -----that I am shot down immediately. Those people know who they are and they will not get away with their attempt to rewrite history because-----
- Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: They want this country to fail because their own political egos are bigger in their minds than the future interests of this country.
- Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: The reality is that many people in this country, including Members of this House, have invested a significant amount in failure coming from these talks. They see that this country is getting into a better position and its reputation is improving, but they do not like what they see.
- Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann:" and substitute the following:- "recognises the importance of completing an agreement on the issue of the promissory notes before the next scheduled payment on 31 March 2013; - recognises that the current negotiation approach is the best course of action in order to achieve agreement with our European partners; and -...
- Promissory Notes: Motion [Private Members] (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: It would not be appropriate for me in any way to pre-empt the outcome of the discussions with the ECB, especially almost two months ahead of the next scheduled payment of the promissory note. Neither would it be appropriate for me to state that the Government is going to default. Let me be clear - if the motion before the House is passed, it would effectively send a view to the markets that...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: I am advised that the following flooding related studies and surveys were carried out or underway in 2012 by or on behalf of the Office of Public Works relevant to Co. Cork Project Study/Survey South West Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management project (CFRAM) Detailed assessment of flood risk and management options in the South West region including 16 areas in Co. Cork some of...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations Refurbishment (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: Tenders for the refurbishment and extension of the Station have been evaluated and a preferred tender has been identified. Subject to the contractor producing all of the documentation required for completion of the tender award process, it is anticipated that the contract will be placed by the end of this month with work commencing on site immediately thereafter. Alternative arrangements...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works hold Lauragh Garda Station under a long lease. The Commissioners of Public Works are working with the office of the Chief State Solicitor to address some legal issues arising from the closure of the Garda Station. The Office of Public Works is currently assessing the property options arising in respect of all the recently closed Garda Stations, including...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: A breakdown of capital expenditure on the OPW Vote for 2012 including December is below: F.S. Description / Subhead January to November Expenditure € December Expenditure € 2012 Total Expenditure € 15 C.4 Grant Zoological (C1) 278,000 122,000 400,000 16 C.5 Grants for Refurbishment (C2) 191,750 58,250 250,000 20 C.6 Purchase of Sites & Bldgs (D)...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: Over €70m of the OPW’s €101m Capital allocation in 2013 will go towards construction projects. The estimated distribution of the capital allocation is as follows. VOTE 13 Capital Estimates 2013 VOTE 13 2013 Allocation Comment Flood Risk A3 Purchase of Machinery 500 Not Construction A5 Flood Risk Management 44,500 to include construction works at ...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Insurance Coverage (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: I am well aware of the difficulties some people have been experiencing in securing insurance cover for flood risk at affordable prices or at all. Homeowners experiencing difficulties can contact the Irish Insurance Federation free Insurance Information Service. Their service can be contacted at (01) 676 1914 or by email at iis@iif.ie. If they need to pursue the matter further they can...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Insurance Coverage (5 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: As I advised the Deputy in October 2012 I am conscious of the difficulties some people have been experiencing in securing insurance cover for flood risk at affordable prices or at all. I have been pressing the Irish Insurance Federation for agreement on a sustainable system of information sharing particularly for locations vulnerable to flooding and for identifying flood alleviation schemes...
- Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Feb 2013)
Brian Hayes: That is right.