Results 241-260 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes

Leaders' Questions (28 Apr 2015)

Tom Hayes: The Socialist Party does not believe in procedures, no more than Sinn Féin does.

Leaders' Questions (28 Apr 2015)

Tom Hayes: Deputy Murphy does not care about ordinary people.

Report on Land Use: Motion (24 Apr 2015)

Tom Hayes: I offer sincere thanks to everybody who contributed to this debate. The contributions have been extremely helpful. I assure Deputy Ó Snodaigh that this report will not be put on a shelf to gather dust, because it is a very constructive report. Once again, I thank Deputy Doyle for his leadership in bringing forward this thought-provoking and worthwhile report. Deputy Durkan spoke...

Report on Land Use: Motion (24 Apr 2015)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy should be a little more positive about the scheme and explain it to people.

Report on Land Use: Motion (24 Apr 2015)

Tom Hayes: I begin by acknowledging the work of the committee, including Members on the other side of the House, in the production of this comprehensive report, as well as the many other contributors referred to by the Chairman. I assure the House that the Department has taken cognisance of the issues raised in the report. There is no doubt that the global changes and demands that will impact on our...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (23 Apr 2015)

Tom Hayes: The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, wishes to thank the Senator for raising this matter and regrets that she is unable to be present as she is attending a passing-out parade at the Garda College in Templemore today. It is the first time in a while that a large number of new gardaí will enter the force. The programme of replacement and refurbishment of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (23 Apr 2015)

Tom Hayes: I will convey the Senator’s concerns to the Minister. There is a procedure in place for acquiring a site and to put timelines on it is not always possible. However, if a timeline does emerge, I will pass it on to the Senator.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (23 Apr 2015)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Senator for raising this matter to which I am replying on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for primary and social care, Deputy Kathleen Lynch. The participation of children with a disability in preschools is a cross-cutting issue involving several stakeholders, including the Departments of Children and Youth Affairs, Health, and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Fishing Industry (16 Apr 2015)

Tom Hayes: The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine apologises that he is unavailable to take this matter as he is in Brussels dealing with fisheries issues. All EU fishing vessels must comply with all regulations relating to the Common Fisheries policy, CFP, including reporting of catches and respecting technical measures. The CFP sets out roles for the authorities of member states in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Fishing Industry (16 Apr 2015)

Tom Hayes: I take the point the Senator makes. If we have to monitor quotas, it is very important that we do it in a transparent and very open way. What the Senator suggests is a different way of monitoring and he has made a very strong case for it. The best way to proceed with this, whereby the Senator can get his viewpoint across as he is obviously representing people, is to set up a meeting with...

Other Questions: GLAS Eligibility (31 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: The Minister is a national politician.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rural Development Plan (31 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: Is the Deputy against that?

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: Deputy Colm Keaveney is the new Haughey.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: She can stay here because they have nothing on the agenda anyway.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: On the Deputy's salary, yes.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: She can afford it.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy can pay the costs as well.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: That is exactly what the Deputy opposite is saying.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: The party opposite was represented here, too.

The Dairy Sector: Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2015)

Tom Hayes: I must make this final point. I do not want to revert to rolling churns, the old way of life of many years ago, the slavery and the drudgery. Dairy farming is a new and modern phenomenon. I want the people living in villages and towns in rural Ireland to progress, be educated and have a better quality of life. This is what modern rural Ireland is about. This is the change that will be...