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

Brian Hayes: That was over ten years ago.

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

Brian Hayes: I will clarify a number of issues raised by colleagues. The reason for the Government's view of section 1 is that this is not the sale of the national lottery. It is effectively a long-term, 20-year lease, and therefore it would not be correct to say the national lottery is being sold, because it is not being sold. There are many examples of State assets being leased into the private...

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

Brian Hayes: It is a lease of a licence that returns to the State in 20 years, as did previous leases. I cannot recall the colleague who said that this was a vagary of the Minister, Deputy Howlin, or the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. This is the Government's decision. It is the view of both parties in Government that this Bill, and this process, should proceed. The Minister is not taking...

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

Brian Hayes: As Senator O'Brien would testify from her business, it is no different for the private sector than it is for the State. We must have the same rationale and the same competitive edge in the public sector as we evidently have in the private sector. One of the reasons I suspect there could be interest in this lottery internationally is a view that significant savings can be made on its...

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

Brian Hayes: If the Senator wants to move an amendment on Report Stage, we will consider it.

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

Brian Hayes: The licence comes up for renewal and must, as a result of EU law on procurement, be put out to competitive tender. The Government has decided to construct the deal as it has because of the up-front funding we want to obtain. Whether it be a five or 30 year licence, once one seeks a preferred bidder, it is a matter of EU law.

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

Brian Hayes: We do not accept-----

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

Brian Hayes: I am not suggesting that.

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

Brian Hayes: As someone famously said to Tony Benn, "I would have thought we public school boys should stick together."

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

Brian Hayes: I thank the Senator for her contribution on section 3. While the Bill replicates many of the provisions of the National Lottery Act 1986, it is intended that the former will replace the latter. Therefore, section 3 provides for the repeal of the 1986 Act. Section 1(4) provides that a ministerial order to repeal the 1986 Act may provide for the repeal of different provisions on different...

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

Brian Hayes: Yes.

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

Brian Hayes: I, too, raised that question.

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

Brian Hayes: For the purpose of clarity, even when repealing an Act there are occasions when the original reference must be included in the new legislation. When I raised this question I was told that the reference had to be included for the purpose of clarity. Senator Byrne and I have previous experience of obliteration of all references to previous Acts. My understanding is that it was necessary to...

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

Brian Hayes: I apologise to the Senator. Will she repeat the point?

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

Brian Hayes: Is the Senator saying the Minister said this?

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

Brian Hayes: Senator Darragh O'Brien is right in assuming that we have expectations from this process and clear views on the valuation. I am sure the Senator will appreciate that it would not be prudent for any Minister or the Government as a whole to place that assessment in the public domain in advance of the competitive tender. I was told that when the previous Government had decided on...

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

Brian Hayes: On the latter point, a balance must be struck. In seeking the permission of both Houses to advance this legislation, we are asking to give the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and his Department the opportunity to strike the balance in a fair way that will allow people to see the opportunity presented by the lottery, while at the same time putting in place the safety valves we...

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

Brian Hayes: The Senator asks about a number of relevant and pressing issues. I have a note on the matter which I will put on the record. Departmental officials have held discussions with the management of the national lottery company and the management of An Post, which is the employer of the majority of the staff. Officials have also had discussions with trade unions which represent the staff of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (1 May 2013)

Brian Hayes: Provision has been made in the Office of Public Works (OPW) allocation for 2013 for the Clare River flood relief scheme, which includes the areas referred to by the Deputy. The scheme works will include channel widening, road raising and channel maintenance works such as removal of vegetation. The position in relation to the scheme is that the OPW is currently in the process of addressing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Registration of Title (1 May 2013)

Brian Hayes: This transfer has been delayed by issues regarding title, however final instructions have issued to the Office of the Chief State Solicitor and I expect this long running matter to conclude in the immediate future.