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Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: Second, we have introduced a new petitions system which gives an opportunity to the public to petition Parliament in a direct way.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: Third, we have put through both Houses a proposal whereby at least one third of all candidates at the next general election must be women. That will radically increase the number of women who stand for the Oireachtas. Fourth, we have radically transformed the way in which the Ceann Comhairle deals with parliamentary questions, which has been a significant reform. Another innovation is the...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: We also intend to publish amendments to the freedom of information legislation. We have effectively abolished corporate donations, something which people have been seeking for a long time. All of these changes were introduced in a very short period of time. To suggest that nothing has been done is untrue. On the question of the cost of the referendum, the most recent examples would suggest...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: I take the point Senators have made that amendments to legislation which are introduced in this House are regularly accepted by Ministers. The truth of the matter, however, is that the great majority of those amendments are Government amendments.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: In other words, that is an argument for changing the way in which we deal with legislation in the other House. In that regard, the Government has indicated its intention to introduce a new stage in the legislative debate process whereby Bills will be a subjected to an initial forensic scrutiny, after which there will be a cooling-off period during which the Government must respond to that...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: As the Senator knows, that reform will be introduced in the event that the Seanad is abolished.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: Some of the preparation is already under way. An additional reform will mean that within a year of enactment of any Bill, there will be a full assessment of the legislation. Again, to posit the view that there will be no change in the way in which the Dáil does its business is, with respect, incorrect.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Senator might have no respect for himself but I certainly have respect for him, even in his wilder moments.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: I have respect for this House. We will go through all of these issues as calmly as we possibly can on Committee and Report Stages. It is important that the Government follows through on the commitment it gave to the public. The Irish people will decide this issue once and for all and many of them will be delighted with the opportunity to do so. We have at least ensured, irrespective of the...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: Clearly there are many colleagues in this House who will not support the referendum. I fully understand that.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: I will accept the view of the Irish people even if Senator Norris cannot do so.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: I am happy to leave the matter in the hands of the people. Their judgment will be far more considered than that of the Senator.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations Closures (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The five vacant State owned properties identified in County Monaghan are the following former Garda stations: Clontibret, Corrinshigach, Newbliss, Shantonagh and Smithborough. The OPW is currently assessing the property options arising in respect of all closed Garda Stations including those in County Monaghan. The stated policy is to identify if other State Bodies, including government...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The information requested in respect of the number of State owned buildings has to be collated in the format requested, as the OPW database does not capture information by Local Authority area. The information will be made available to the Deputy in as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The following State owned properties in the Dublin City Council area are vacant: 17 Harcourt Terrace. This property has recently become vacant and the OPW is currently evaluating options including potential disposal. (261 sq. metres). 91 - 93 Merrion Square. This property is being prepared for State usage in 2014. (Size not available). 21 Fizwilliam Square. This property has been examined...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works have not received a request from Fingal County Council to waive the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform’s interest under Section 31 of the State Property Act, 1954 in relation to lands at Huntstown Grove, Dublin 15.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The following table outlines the data requested. Farmleigh expenditure from 2001 Year Capital Works Operations and Maintenance Energy Total 2001 €5,927,229.00 €15,898.00 €5,943,127.00 2002 €4,080,878.00 €125,985.00 €4,206,863.00 2003 €3,010,477.00 €101,007.00 €3,111,484.00 2004 €3,242,517.00 €118,951.00...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Visits (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The following State visits and visits by other dignitaries to Farmleigh have taken place since 2001: 2001 to 2003 State visit by the President of the Republic of Lithuania H.E. Valdas Adamkus British Irish Inter Parliamentary Body Mr. Halldor Blondal, M.P. President of the Altingi (Icelandic Parliamentary Delegation). Visit by Mr. Jozef Migas, M.P., Chairman of the Slovak Parliament. Visit...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: No revenue was generated from these events.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: There are 34 full time and 6 part time staff assigned to Farmleigh.