Results 1,681-1,700 of 11,861 for speaker:Brian Hayes

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: I would be grateful to hear them. The matter should be debated, given that the report was published three weeks ago. It appears likely that AIB's initial estimate of the overcharging of its customers by €14 million was too low and the sum involved is much greater. This bank and others have been ripping off consumers for some time in terms of other charges. Does the Leader agree there is a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: It is a matter for Senators' conscience.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: Sycophantic.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: I ask for a very brief chance to reply to the statement, if I may, Sir.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: I respect the rulings of the Chair and have always done so. Given that the Opposition has put the proposition to the Chair that Standing Orders were violently overturned last Wednesday——

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: We must have an opportunity to reply in public to what happened in public session of the House last Wednesday.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: With respect, Sir, this is not the end of the matter. My group cannot agree to the formulation that the Chair has put to the House this morning.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: In the most respectful way I can, and the Chair knows that I respect his rulings——

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: The Chair's ruling overturns a decision of the House.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: It is a very serious matter.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: While I understand the ruling of the Chair, I must say publicly that I disagree fundamentally with the statement the Chair has made to the House because I believe it overturns a decision of this House. Not even the Chair can overturn a decision of this House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: I am surprised the Leader has not provided time this morning for statements on the Taoiseach's statement yesterday in the Dáil on his proposal to establish a committee of both Houses of the Oireachtas to look into the Judge Curtin matter. My understanding is that to date, no Senator or group of Senators has been directly informed by the Government on this matter. I am aware a meeting between...

Seanad: Interpretation Bill 2000: Second Stage. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for setting out the reasoning behind this proposal which has been passed by the Dáil where it was thoroughly examined. As the Minister of State said, while this may not be the sexiest Bill to come before the House in a generation or so, it is important. Not only is it a tool for practitioners of law, its applications in court have a direct effect...

Seanad: Interpretation Bill 2000: Second Stage. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: Yes, even 15 years ago, in the Minister of State's experience. Whenever a Minister announces an initiative at a press conference a new Bill seems to be part of the package. That is not a good thing. We should minimise the amount of legislation that comes before these Houses and spend more time on it to ensure it can be implemented and is up to speed. I pay tribute to the staff in the Office...

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement: Motion. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: I move: That Seanad Éireann, conscious of the Government's commitment to the Oireachtas and the McCabe family, that the early release of prisoners responsible for the brutal killing of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe was not part of the Good Friday Agreement, calls on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to ensure that this policy is not reversed in the ongoing discussions between...

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement: Motion. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement: Motion. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: They should be sent back to prison.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement: Motion. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: The Minister can do so.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement: Motion. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: If they have transgressed the——

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement: Motion. (19 May 2004)

Brian Hayes: The Minister should not be foolish.