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European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Deputy is suggesting welshing on sovereign debt.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: With what?

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: The task and mandate given by the people to the Fine Gael-Labour Party Government that has been in place for the past six months was clear and twofold. It was first to sort out the economic mess it has inherited and second to rebuild the country's international reputation. The Government has been in office for six months and I ask people to be fair and objective in this regard. During the...

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: -----the kind of Argentinian basket-case for which the Deputy likes to argue-----

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: -----will not deliver such a future for this country.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Deputy is putting forward a view that can bring about only ultimate ruin in Ireland. The Government's task is to work within the EU, to negotiate and to deliver the best deal possible in the appalling circumstances it faces and this Bill constitutes a small step in that direction.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: It is easy.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: Does the Deputy want to be on this side of the House?

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: Following complete renovation, Clonark Garda Station, Co. Roscommon, will be available for Garda use in mid October 2011. The manning of the Station is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (20 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: Following a public tendering process, a contract is expected to be placed shortly for the first phase of the works on the restoration of Killarney, House, County Kerry. The initial package of works will consist of essential repair works, mainly to the external fabric of the building, including repairs of the roof, chimneystacks, flues, gutters, downpipes, windows and drains. The contractor...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: I met with the Irish Insurance Industry Federation in July to review the interchange of information between OPW and the IIF. In this regard, OPW has provided extensive data to the IIF, detailing areas of the country which have benefitted from flood protection measures put in place over several decades. In addition, the recently published Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA), as part of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (14 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: So far this year, the Office of Public Works has achieved rent reductions to the value of €1,494,346.87 in relation to the leased properties listed below. LOCATION BUILDING NAME OLD RENT NEW RENT SAVINGS PERANNUM UPWARD RENT CLAUSEY/N CAVAN Cavan Gov Office Elm House €29,920.00 €24,684.00 €5,236.00 N DOWRA Dowra Garda Station Shannon Bridge €13,000.00 €11,440.00 €1,560.00 N...

Written Answers — County Flags: County Flags (14 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: The number of flags displayed at any one time in the Upper Courtyard of Dublin Castle is dictated by the number of flagpoles available. At present 28 flagpoles are available representing the members of the EU and the EU flag which are flown during the EU Presidency. The flags of the 32 counties are currently flown in rotation. It is not planned to erect any further flagpoles at present.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (14 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: Staigue Fort, Castlecove, Co Kerry is a stone cashel in State guardianship. It is sited on privately owned lands and public access is granted through the goodwill of the landowner. The lands and approaches to the monument do not fall under the maintenance remit of the Office of Public Works. Budgetary constraints and limited resources will not allow the routine maintenance of hedging on...

Written Answers — Flood Damage: Flood Damage (14 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: At the request of the Department of Social Protection, the Office of Public Works carried out a technical assessment of a number of dwellings affected by the 2009 flood events, including that of the person referred to by the Deputy. Correspondence issued to the Department of Social Protection in May 2011. A copy of this correspondence was made available to the individual in question....

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (14 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is currently undertaking the necessary repair works to the stretch of embankment concerned. These works have been ongoing for a number of weeks and consist of the underpinning and reconstruction of concrete aprons. The works are expected to be completed later this month. An OPW official recently met with the landowner concerned in relation to the works.

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (14 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: All operations, including opening times and staffing levels, are reviewed annually in light of budgetary constraints. As a result, some centres may experience a change in the length of their season. For the past number of years, the Easter holidays have marked the opening of this site. It is expected that the season up to the 26th October will meet the visitor demands in the area.

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (14 Sep 2011)

Brian Hayes: Visitor numbers to the Desmond Hall at Newcastle West, Co. Limerick are:- 2008 2009 2010 2011 2,410 2,823 3,324 3,702 Desmond Hall, Newcastle West is open between the end of May and the end of August annually. A guide service presents the site to visitors and has been actively promoting the site locally.

Seanad: Family Home Bill 2011: Second Stage (27 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: I was interested to hear the contributions from all sides of the House on this important issue. I congratulate Senators MacSharry and Byrne on publishing this Private Members' Bill. Having proposed seven different Private Members' Bills in 14 years in both Houses - all of which were rejected I hasten to add - it is always encouraging when Members bring forward their own legislation. It...

Seanad: Family Home Bill 2011: Second Stage (27 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: I am a sort of invisible man here. I will give the Government's viewpoint but it is a matter for Senators to decide what position they will take. It is also important to recall that no Bill becomes a law until it is passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas and both have the power to initiate Bills. Home repossession is an issue that involves many Departments, including Finance, Social...