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

Brian Hayes: Negotiations with Galway County Council in relation to above building are at an advanced stage. It is proposed to accommodate the Department of Social Protection.

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

Brian Hayes: I am considering the community use proposal in relation to the former Garda Station in Beaufort, Co Kerry and a decision will be conveyed to the group shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: Doe Castle is a National Monument in State care and is maintained by the National Monuments Service of the Office of Public Works. The responsibility for the care and conservation of National Monuments in State care is defined in the various National Monuments Acts 1930 – 1994 and in this specific regard, it is noted that Doe Castle is in good physical condition, a significant...

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: While the minds of many people may be elsewhere in terms of legislation being debated in this House, I agree with the Opposition on one point, namely, that this is the fundamental issue of primary importance to this country right now. This affects real people in real situations, not the theological debates - dancing on pinheads and the like - in which some are engaged. This is a real issue...

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: My apologies. The reason I have expressed that in such forceful terms is that the Members opposite will be aware from discussions with real people in their constituencies that this is the primary issue that must be tackled this year. The Government is tackling this issue. We have introduced a suite of measures that will help those who are in this position in a way that is consistent with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations Closures (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: There are no implications for telecommunications masts at the 40 stations, recently announced, that the Commissioners of Public Works have identified for potential disposal.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: From one Irish peasant to another.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: That was a pantomime.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: They deserve it.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Senator should tell us what Patrick Geoghegan says in the book, which I have read.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: That is a selective reading of Geoghegan's book, which I have read. I think I am more familiar with it than the Senator.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Senator has just indulged in a selective reading of Patrick Geoghegan's book.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Senator should read the entire book.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: I apologise to the Senator for my interventions.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: Patrick Geoghegan is a very fine historian. I would not want his work to be misquoted.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: "And I never thought of thinking for myself at all."

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: But I know it and Senator Barrett does not.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: No, Senator O'Brien has the wrong man.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: There will be two referendums on the day.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: There might even be three. It is half that amount.