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Public Sector Pay and Conditions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: They do know it and they continue to get away with it. It is my task - and, I suspect, that of the Opposition - to remind Sinn Féin of the lie perpetuated in its documents and based on its figures. We need to move the situation forward. If we are to make the savings, it must be done across the board and in the fairest way possible. It must be done in a proportionate way, as in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (24 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: A site in Macroom has been identified as a suitable location for a new Garda Station. The proposed site also has the capacity to cater for a new Fire Station and it is intended that the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Cork County Council will jointly purchase the site. Officials in OPW and the Council are actively engaged in the drafting of an agreement, which will govern the purchase and...

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to return to the Seanad. I am aware that this matter has been debated twice in the past 12-----

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: I understand that it is outside the Chamber. Will I get the Senator a copy?

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: As I was saying-----

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: This matter has been extensively debated recently in this and the Lower House. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, and the Government welcome such debate. It gives Members of the Oireachtas the opportunity to put on the record their views and concerns regarding Government proposals. It also facilitates the in-depth discussion of issues and allows time to clarify...

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: The third objective is to provide a new national lottery regulator, which shall be funded by the national lottery operator and be independent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Fourth, it will set out certain principles regarding the regulation of the national lottery, such as the circumstances in which a licence may be amended or revoked. A number of amendments were made to...

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: It is clear that the next speaker is unprepared for his contribution because he wants me to use up another 20 minutes of time.

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: I am glad the Senator got a copy of my speech, which was outside as he passed on his way in here. I want to welcome him back to the Seanad following his recent travails. In conclusion, this is an important Bill. It is a key part of what the Government wants to do and there is significant support behind the objective of funding a new national children's hospital. I am sure that is...

Seanad: Financial Stability and Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. At the outset, I thank Senator Barrett for his publication and tabling of this Bill, as well as for the previous Private Members' Bills on which he has worked assiduously in this House. In the Department of Finance, we genuinely appreciate this because a parallel process is being worked on at present regarding...

Seanad: Financial Stability and Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: That is why I am conscious of positive initiatives taken by colleagues on all sides of the House. We must learn from the Bill. We need contrary people with contrary views to challenge what the Government is doing. We even need them in government. I am not putting Senator Barrett in that category - on the contrary. We must change the culture given the scale of the crisis and the culture...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (25 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: There are nine former Coastguard cottages in Crosshaven in State ownership, three of which are currently being used. The Office Of Public Works is currently exploring the possibility of disposing of the remaining six properties and it is envisaged that these properties will form part of a State Property disposal programme.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Remuneration (25 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: The cost of mounting the Guide Service at Skellig Michael during the 2012 season was €129,793.47. This includes Guide pay, Travel and Subsistence, Personal Protective Equipment and specialist Safety Training.

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: On the section?

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: The definition section refers to the name of the Bill. I must say to the Senator that I do not have responsibility when it comes to ruling amendments out of order. That is not my function here. If one reads the Constitution one will find that Ministers are here at pleasure. She will be glad to know that the Constitution does not require Ministers to attend here to take Bills through these...

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Senator has my word that I shall not interrupt her. Let us agree to that at the very least. We, the Executive, have no responsibility in respect of the amendment. The Senator shall accept it is a matter for the Speaker of the House, the Cathaoirleach. With regard to the Title, I understand the view of the Senator but we do not agree. She has her view and the Minister, Deputy Howlin,...

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Senator is right and Deputy Howlin has put it on the record that the measure has nothing to do with the troika. She is right and the Minister conceded that point from the start. As the Minister of State responsible for procurement, I have a little knowledge of the matter myself because these licences are under EU procurement, particularly when it comes to a State asset which the national...

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: The fact that the Government has chosen this means to construct the particular competition-----

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: -----for the purpose of the upfront payment is all to do with the objective that we have set. I concede the following. I have heard the point the Senator made about this being a one fell swoop attempt to generate funds for a new national hospital. I understand and appreciate her view but it is not true to say that the licence does not have to comply with EU law because it does. That is...

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (30 Apr 2013)

Brian Hayes: Aspiring to achieve.