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Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: I would rather the Senator would listen to me for a minute.

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: This is a success story in rural Ireland where there are jobs. I thank everybody in this House, particularly the leaders of the parties, the agricultural spokespersons, the members of the committee, everybody who has helped and the stakeholders ranging from the IFA to the other groups that made submissions month after month. I also sincerely thank the officials for their work on this Bill...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: The changes proposed in amendment No. 2 in respect of a tree felled or otherwise removed without a licence under section 7 would impose on the Minister an automatic obligation to issue a replanting order in all cases without having regard to the nature and extent of the unlicensed felling and the environmental and sylvicultural considerations. There are instances where replanting may not be...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: I assure the Senators that where felling has taken place and replanting is required it will be done in a timely fashion and trees will be replanted as quickly as possible where feasible. My preferred approach is to retain the current wording contained within section 17(4)(b)(v) which applies to this subsection and states: “within such period of time, as may be specified;”. For...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: I accept what the Senator says about Ministers having a different view or not being as passionate about this as I am. I would hope that a Minister responsible for forestry would have a particular interest in the brief, which is so important. Trees are part of what we are. People have a huge connection with them. I am not sure if the Senator was present for the debate on Second Stage,...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: It remains my position that unauthorised disclosure of confidential information by members of a committee should be discouraged. I emphasise in this context the words "unauthorised" and "confidential". Under section 9(1) a committee member may disclose confidential information if authorised to do so by the Minister. This provision is not intended to preclude general comments or discussion...

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: At the outset of the budgetary process the Government was determined to build on the progress achieved in recent years in developing the agrifood sector, in particular to further contribute to the growth and prosperity the sector has achieved in recent years. I welcome the allocation of €110 million for the 2015 forestry programme. There is an allocation of €13.6 million for...

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: How many hours per week does Maura work?

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: How many hours does Maura work per week?

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: He should clarify the matter.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: Because Deputy Adams said nothing in those nine minutes.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: Which way is the Deputy going?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Water Charges Exemptions (14 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: I give the Senator a commitment that I will communicate further on this.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Water Charges Exemptions (14 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: It will hold them for as long as the person is given the allowance, which is every year when it calculates how much free water one has. I imagine that is the case. I do not know for certain but I would say it has to keep the number on file.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Water Charges Exemptions (14 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I apologise on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, who is unavailable to respond to this issue, which will lead to further discussions. The Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 provides that Irish Water is responsible for public water services and can collect charges from customers in...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: I thank all Senators for what has been a worthwhile debate. I am aware of the concerns of everybody in the Seanad and the Dáil about trees and the environment. Forestry is a positive sector for our economy and has potential to grow employment and export of timber. Our main challenge is to make landowners comfortable with the idea of planting their land. This will be a significant...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: On Committee Stage in the Dáil there was lengthy discussion in respect of the need for the Bill to provide for payment of compensation in circumstances where an application for a felling licence is refused. In light of the concerns expressed, I sought the advice of the Office of the Attorney General. The advice I received was to the effect that there would be a risk of a finding that...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: The amendment presented on Report Stage in the Dáil was drafted, reviewed and approved by the Office of the Attorney General and had regard to an examination of existing legislation on the Statute Book and commentary in the High Court in respect of a recent case. We are proceeding on the basis of the legal advice we received.

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: I have checked the position with my officials and they inform me that they are not aware of any case where a licence was refused.

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Oct 2014)

Tom Hayes: If the Senator supplies us with the details relating to the relevant case, we will investigate the position.