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Seanad: Budget 2014: Statements (15 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: Yes.

Seanad: Budget 2014: Statements (15 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: Should we hunt the relevant people down using hounds or hawks?

Seanad: Budget 2014: Statements (15 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: I have never been happier to be back.

Seanad: Budget 2014: Statements (15 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: We could use five minutes of my time.

Seanad: Budget 2014: Statements (15 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The back to education allowance is €160.

Seanad: Budget 2014: Statements (15 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: I thank all my colleagues who contributed to this debate. I know it is difficult to respond so quickly after the speeches in the other House have concluded. Many of the issues raised will be clarified over the course of the next few days. On the assertion that one party in government has sold out to the other, that is not how I see it. This is a national Government of the two largest...

Seanad: Budget 2014: Statements (15 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The leader of the Senator's party told us the troika can go back whence they came and take their money with them. The logical outcome of that argument is that the troika will take its money and instead of the adjustment we have suffered being €28 billion over five years, it would be an equal amount over 18 months. That would create an economic wasteland. Overnight, Ireland would...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The year after it will be 1%.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: I rise to welcome the budget published yesterday by my colleagues, Deputies Howlin and Noonan. In saying that, on behalf of the Government I want to thank the people of this country who, over the past six years, have had to put up with a very difficult situation because of the fact that over that period of time some €28 billion had to be taken out of the Irish economy by way of tax...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (16 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The OPW has recently completed a preliminary review of potential options to address the flood problem in Skerries, including the Holmpatrick area, drawing on the findings of recent catchment-based studies and a site survey of the area. A meeting will be held shortly with Fingal County Council to discuss how the detailed assessment of the range of potential options identified is to be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (22 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works have granted a licence to Finglas Childcare Limited in respect of using the former Garda Station on the North Road in Finglas as a creche. To facilitate this development, it was necessary to remove the existing redundant communications mast and complete minor reinstatement works. It is anticipated that these works will be completed by the end of this week.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations Closures (22 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is completing the appointment of an estate agent who will manage the disposal of the Lettermore Garda Station.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (22 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has a variety of visitor sites across the country. Some sites are open all year, and some are open for part of the year, mainly for the spring and summer seasons. The OPW has a number of visitor sites that have free access but do not have a guided presence and consequently, visitor numbers are not recorded at these sites. An example of such a site would be St....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: General Register Office (22 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works held a lease on a premises in the Irish Life Mall which accommodated the General Register Office (GRO). The Commissioners of Public Works availed of the opportunity to exit this lease and this move will yield an annual saving of €1.5 million for the Exchequer. After a long period of consultation with the management of the General Register Office and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (23 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: A comprehensive flood risk assessment and management programme for all national river catchments is being undertaken through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme under the direction of the Office of Public Works. The CFRAM Programme is being delivered through six separate CFRAM Studies. Further details on this Programme is available at . The CFRAM Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (23 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: All recruitment undertaken by the Office of Public Works is governed by the necessity to remain within the staffing limits directed by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform through the Employment Control Framework (ECF), together with level of funding made available to meet payroll costs. Recruitment of additional permanent staff is subject to the sanction provided via that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties Data (23 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has a substantial portfolio of properties in its care. It has only one land bank, a 3.06 acre site in Thomastown, County Kilkenny that was acquired as part of the decentralisation programme for a new headquarters for the Health and Safety Authority. OPW has other properties in Carlow and Kilkenny. A list of these can be provided if required. Any public...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: I move amendment No. 1: In page 6, subsection (1), line 2, to delete “accommodation;” and substitute the following:“accommodation, other than any provided-- (a) by one credit institution to another, (b) to any entity classified within general government in relation to the State within the meaning given by the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2012, the government of any other...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: My understanding is that it is. We looked at it in the previous working group and we are happy the definition covers it. Amendment No. 2 proposes the deletion of subsection (b), which relates to the providers of hire purchase agreements. The reason for the deletion is that the providers of hire purchase agreements are regulated financial services providers and are already captured in...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: Banks and credit unions.