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Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: The cuts have already occurred. (Interruptions).

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: It is not only certain confusions.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: It is not in order to read from scripts on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: What a shame.

Seanad: Address by Mr. Joe McCartin, MEP. (26 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: Senator Higgins will commence questions. It is a wonderful privilege to see Mr. Joe McCartin, MEP, in the House. I found his address inspiring. I thank him for his contribution to the House and encourage people to read the transcript of today's debate to see what he had to say. Joe McCartin is a committed European and he has always taken unpopular stances, sometimes against his own...

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: I am sure all Members were shocked to hear this morning of the stabbing of a man in his forties in Ballyfermot last night. He was defending his property, trying to stop thugs from interfering with his car, and was stabbed to death as a result of his actions. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform should make a statement on this matter, although the issue will probably come before...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: I understand that. However, if Committee Stage were taken at a later date next week, it would allow us to spend more time on the amendments proposed by the Government. Given that the Leader told us earlier this week that the Bill has been virtually rewritten, I think we should consider it carefully. I ask the Government to consider this in consultation with the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: Yet the Senator voted "yes" to the Nice treaty.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: It is a long-standing precedent that visual aids are not permitted in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: Will Committee Stage be over two weeks?

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: Was Dinah watching?

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament. (27 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: On behalf of the Fine Gael party I welcome the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Cox, to the Seanad this morning, and I thank him for an interesting and inspiring address. One of Mr. Cox's colleagues, Mr. Joe McCartin MEP, was with us yesterday, and I was struck by his remark that when he first entered the European Parliament 24 years ago, many of the people he served with were the...

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament. (27 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: God help us.

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament. (27 Nov 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

Brian Hayes: We agree with the Order of Business as proposed by the Leader. Will the Leader arrange a debate in this House following the results of the Northern Ireland Assembly elections last week? I believe I speak for many people in this country in saying the results are depressing, because those who have tried to wreck the Good Friday Agreement since 1998 are now in the ascendancy and those who have...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

Brian Hayes: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2003)

Brian Hayes: I agree to the Order of Business. Does the Leader agree that the GAA's gesture to move the date of the 2006 all-Ireland football final from the last Sunday in September to facilitate the holding of the Ryder Cup is a magnanimous gesture that should be welcomed by everyone? Many of us are critical of the GAA, but it has shown great foresight in this matter. The Ryder Cup will be a huge...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2003)

Brian Hayes: A Chathaoirligh, as a trustee of the GAA you will agree with me on the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2003)

Brian Hayes: Will the Leader organise a debate on the Government's proposal to introduce a press council? There would be much merit in having a wide-ranging debate in this House given the experience and knowledge of many Members who either write or work for newspapers. The Government has a viewpoint, which is contested by the Opposition, that the press council should be appointed by the Cabinet. Before a...