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Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Tom Hayes: I am sure Deputy Mansergh agrees it has been extremely successful.

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Tom Hayes: The charities regulatory authority could likewise be based outside Dublin and could be similarly successful. Fundraising activities have become part and parcel of our lives. We have a long history of involvement with charities and voluntary organisations based in Third World countries. I have visited some of these places and seen at first hand the impact of the contributions made by Irish...

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2007)

Tom Hayes: Why appoint members to the board, then?

Site Acquisitions. (9 Oct 2007)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Chair for giving me the opportunity to raise this important issue with the Minister for Education and Science. I thank the Minister for coming to the House tonight. I have raised many matters on the Adjournment since I was first elected to the House, but this is the first time the Minister responsible has come here to respond to me. I appreciate the Minister's presence to...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (9 Oct 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average time Gardaí have to wait for stab-proof vests once a decision has been taken to procure same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22539/07]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Oct 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations in rural areas without a full-time Garda presence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22540/07]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Tom Hayes: I congratulate my county colleague, Deputy Hoctor, Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, and wish her the best of luck on her new appointment. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this crucial issue at this time of crisis in the health service. Where should one start in convincing the Government of the seriousness of this issue? Just a few months ago the Government...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Tom Hayes: ——and how it will impact on local services. It has already had a significant impact in south Tipperary over the past three weeks, particularly in the hospital in Clonmel which has seen the closure of one operating theatre and six surgical beds. There has also been a reduction in operations and elective procedures and a restriction on day cases to essential day case gynaecological...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Oct 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when works on the bridge and road at the main entrance to the Swiss Cottage in Cahir, County Tipperary will be completed. [21385/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (2 Oct 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in relation to the refund of nursing home charges. [21414/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (2 Oct 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when repayment of nursing home charges will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [21415/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 Oct 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 475: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who has applied for citizenship. [21853/07]

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (27 Sep 2007)

Tom Hayes: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an inspection will be carried out under the new farm improvement scheme 2007 on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in relation to their farm water management application 2006 and their dairy hygiene application. [21228/07]

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Tom Hayes: I entered public life 16 years ago and have attended many meetings regarding health care, schools, closure of hospitals and siting of incinerators. However, at the meeting I attended in Shannon this summer I never saw such anger and frustration from representative groups and those workers whose jobs depend on the future of Shannon Airport. From the Minister's speech it is obvious he is not...

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Tom Hayes: There is not much sign of the spatial strategy with 200 jobs gone in Shannon.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Tom Hayes: It is not the first time.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Tom Hayes: It is true.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Tom Hayes: On a point of order, does the Minister state the workers and tourism interests all tell lies?

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Tom Hayes: I want clarification.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Tom Hayes: Does the Minister state the workers are telling lies?