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Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: Okay. On a point of information on emigration, young people are leaving our country and the people should know that.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: That is why there was laughter.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Tom Hayes: I am delighted to support this motion and it gives the House an opportunity to debate the biggest issue facing the Irish people, the upcoming budget. People are looking forward in fear and with anger in some cases and they want to know what will happen in the future. They do not know what will happen to themselves or their families. All they have heard from radio and television programmes...

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister of State for his confidence.

Local Authority Funding (30 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important aspect of what is taking place in rural areas on the Adjournment tonight. I hope some action will be taken to address the restriction in place preventing local authority workers from helping communities and people in their own areas. I refer to a simple plan whereby one could have one tonne of grit mixed with salt kept...

Written Answers — National Solidarity Bond: National Solidarity Bond (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount that has been invested in the National Solidarity Bond to date; the number of investors who have availed of the regular saver option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44209/10]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if the revenues from the newly introduced speed cameras will be ring-fenced for road safety funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44358/10]

Corporation Tax: Motion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: I am glad to have an opportunity to say a few words in this worthwhile and important debate, and pleased the Minister indicated the House would not divide on the motion. I have never seen so many people unite behind an issue as they have in recent weeks with regard to need to retain the corporation tax rate of 12.5% which Ireland has enjoyed for many years. The current rate has delivered...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: I wish to share my time with Deputy Frank Feighan. I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill. The amalgamation of FÁS employment services with the Department of Social Protection is a welcome and timely development and is something that is long overdue. I have concerns and questions with regard to certain aspects of the...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: It brings them in and proves they are there. It would be wrong to go down the road of text messages because that is not the way to build confidence. I will not be supporting this section of the Bill and I hope my party opposes it, unless the Minister can persuade us otherwise. I had major concerns about the measure when it was first announced.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: I am concerned about the perception that claimants can send texts from County Donegal.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: We will agree to differ. I fear the Minister is sending the wrong message.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: I am merely raising my concerns.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: FÁS has received appalling publicity in recent years. The allegations made against it have done irreparable damage to the entire organisation but we should not neglect the huge contribution FÁS schemes have made to improving sports fields, recreational facilities and schools around the country. My constituency of Tipperary South benefited hugely from community employment schemes. My...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: And a future Minister of State.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 105: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for funding for a new school (details supplied); when the contracts will be agreed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43933/10]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (23 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary did not receive payment under the home energy saving scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43582/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (23 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will consider allowing Garda authorised shooting clubs the use of military rifle ranges on payment of a rental fee and provision of adequate insurance cover which would indemnify him for the clubs' use of these facilities as happens in the UK and Northern Ireland. [43578/10]

Job Creation (23 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of job facilitators; the average waiting times to access support from a job facilitator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43787/10]

Suspension of Member (18 Nov 2010)

Tom Hayes: Allow the Deputy's point of order.