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Seanad: Fiscal Responsibility (Statement) Bill 2011: Second Stage (14 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: That is correct.

Written Answers — Caiteachas Rannach: Caiteachas Rannach (13 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: Sna meastacháin a d'fhoilsigh mo Roinn Dé Luain an cúigiú lá den mhí, tá sonraí de na leithdháiltí caipitil ar aontaigh mé go bhféadfaí iad a thabhairt ar aghaidh go dtí an bhliain seo chugainn – féach an Tábla thíos. Cumadh an córas ilbhliantúil agus an áis um airgead a thabhairt ar aghaidh d'fhonn éifeachtúlacht agus éifeacht Ranna agus gníomhaireachtaí a...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 22 and 23 together. Under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme, it is open to local authorities to apply to the Office of Public Works for funding to undertake small scale flood alleviation measures within their administrative areas. The Office of Public Works approved funding of €270,000 under the Scheme in 2010 to Roscommon County Council to undertake a...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works leases 337 office buildings, of which, 3 have accommodation which is presently unallocated. The 3 properties concerned are: (1) Westward Town Centre, Sligo, (2) Phoenix House, Dublin 8 and (3) Irish Life Centre, Block 1, Dublin 1. ADDRESS RENT PER ANNUM LEASE COMMENCEMENT DATE UNALLOCATED SINCE Westward Town Centre, Sligo, Co Sligo €31,000.00 13-07-1992...

Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: I had the opportunity to listen to this debate in my office for approximately two hours this afternoon. There is a certain air of unreality about the debate - possibly on this side as much side as the other side - because we must all realise that no one owes us a living. The only way forward for the country over the coming years is to stabilise our public finances and get them back on an...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: A time and motion analysis of Ministers of State might be a task too far. The public will ultimately decide these matters. The serious issue here is that those of us who are privileged, and still enjoying very good pay and conditions even after the reductions, must lead from the front. In fairness to all politicians, there have been significant reductions in their pay in recent years. As I...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I have considerable sympathy for his argument. The Bill providing for the establishment of the judicial council is important legislation because it will allow these matters to be addressed independently. It is not right that these Houses would encroach enormously on the independent functioning of the Judiciary. The Senator asked a...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: Some €3.3 million.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: Over the coming years, as judges retire, their replacements will not be automatically provided with an usher or crier. Instead, following consultation with the Judiciary and the Courts Service, and in addition to the general supports already in place, alternative support posts will be provided, most likely in the form of additional judicial researchers. It is important to note that these...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: I do not have a note on that, but I will find out and inform the Senator.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: My understanding - I will check this - is that the positions are specific to the appointment of a member of the Judiciary. I do not think they are employed by the Courts Service, but I will have to check that. It is recognised that this issue must be addressed by virtue of the fact that any new member of the Judiciary is not entitled to these services automatically-----

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: -----and rightly so. Senator Walsh has a valid point to make. There is still a substantial amount of expenditure there for last year, and, I presume, this year, in terms of those who remain. It is important, however, that we move on this in light of an agreement from members of the Judiciary. When the judicial council is established, we will have a much greater understanding of the views...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: Without wanting to labour the point, I have a note here on the relevant section of the 1936 Act, which states: "There shall be attached to every judge travelling and sitting as a judge of the High Court on Circuit and to every Commissioner of the High Court on Circuit one servant to perform such duties..." The language is historic and out of date. I will ask the Department of Justice and...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: It is fair to make the point that the reason we are here today following the people's decision is to ensure we do what we must do. I remember debating this issue on the other side of the other House some years ago. Rightly, everyone highlighted the fact that we could not take action because of the constitutional lacuna. Therefore, the Government's absolute commitment, supported by all...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: To use a legal term, I have no locus standi here because I have no competence in this area.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: I doubt that very much but it is a useful suggestion and I will pass it on to my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: I have a fair degree of sympathy with Senator Cullinane's amendment. Under it salary would go down but it would be higher than a Cabinet Minister. In fairness, he is doing his best to hike up the salary of Minister's of State.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: I note under his amendment, my new salary would be €2 below that of the Tánaiste. I am sure the Tánaiste would have a view about that.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: Thank you, Senator. My second point on the amendment is that Senator Cullinane has excluded the Cathaoirleach, which is probably sensible on his part but it means that the Cathaoirleach would have a larger salary than the Ceann Comhairle. The Ceann Comhairle is a very reasonable man but I wonder would it go that far? In regard to the internal consistencies in the proposed amendment, because...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: On high earners but that does not bring in the money because the numbers are- - - - -