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Civil Registration Act (16 May 2012)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister sincerely for giving such a comprehensive reply. This is a very sensitive issue for people. The Minister said she hopes to be in a position to introduce legislation in 2012. I will be happy if that happens and will write to the Minister on the many aspects. This is a very sensitive issue but people need that finality. I thank the Minister for what she has done so far.

Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 May 2012)

Tom Hayes: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' Bill. The Bill seeks to create a new regime for the regulation of debt management, including debt payments. It is a sensible Bill on which I compliment the proposers because it deals with an issue that affects a huge number of people. Being in debt troubles families and creates a great deal of pressure. The use of Private...

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Tom Hayes: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan. I am pleased with the opportunity to speak on this legislation, which I welcome wholeheartedly. The Bill addresses two of the biggest problems facing our electoral system, namely, how politics are funded and how representative politics, or politicians, are of our people. This legislation is important as it will go some way to...

Leaders' Questions (9 May 2012)

Tom Hayes: Deputy Adams is right to smile at that.

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (8 May 2012)

Tom Hayes: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some former students of a school (details supplied) in County Limerick have not received certification of their qualifications following completion of their course prior to the liquidation of the school; the avenues that are open to such students to receive such certification from the...

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

Tom Hayes: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Like many Deputies in the House I have consulted with a number of subcontractors in my constituency on this matter. I appreciate it is a matter of great importance and something they have sought for a long time. It will give a great deal of assurance to many vulnerable people who were left unpaid in many different areas. I thank the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (2 May 2012)

Tom Hayes: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an appointment of a crime prevention officer for County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22152/12]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (1 May 2012)

Tom Hayes: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when payment of redundancy will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21470/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (26 Apr 2012)

Tom Hayes: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21028/12]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (25 Apr 2012)

Tom Hayes: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when redundancy will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20701/12]

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Tom Hayes: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. The enormous increase in the cost of fuel in recent years has put considerable pressure on businesses, households and older people. Under the last Government excise duty, carbon tax and VAT increases amounted to 16 cent per litre of petrol and almost 12 cent per litre of diesel. This Government has raised the price of petrol and diesel by...

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Tom Hayes: -----and the credibility of the Fianna Fáil benches on this matter, I struggle to believe what I am hearing.

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Tom Hayes: So much so that I read through some of the old files in my office to find a quote that would suit tonight's topic perfectly as follows: Given the current Exchequer deficit position, the decision to increase the standard VAT rate continues to be necessary to support the public finances. We are borrowing to fund day-to-day public services, which is unsustainable as future generations will be...

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Tom Hayes: Of course I understand the difficulty many people have in coping with the high costs. The reality is that most of these increases have come as a result of changing oil prices on the international market, exchange rates as well as production and refining costs. Compared with our closest neighbour, the UK, the excise rate on petrol and diesel is at a relatively low level. Our rates on petrol...

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Tom Hayes: I have much more to say.

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Tom Hayes: We rank tenth in the EU when it comes to petrol prices with countries such as Netherlands, Italy, Germany and France ranked above us with higher fuel costs.

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Tom Hayes: The problem is an international one. However, the important issue that remains to be tackled is the issue of fuel laundering. Across the country several people have raised that issue and it has not been addressed. Deputy Heather Humphreys already dealt with it in detail. Members of this House should collectively stand up man for man and call for this laundering to be stopped because it is...

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Tom Hayes: That is the issue we need to address and stop the nonsense of bringing in a Bill that cannot be passed by the House while trying to bluff the people. The reality is that laundering is what needs to be addressed.

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (24 Apr 2012)

Tom Hayes: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider providing those with a disability that restricts their travel and accommodation options, with an extended or open ended community employment scheme in their own local rural community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20584/12]

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2012)

Tom Hayes: That must have been when the Deputy decided he wanted to be in opposition.