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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: The Leader knows that is not true. She is deliberately misinterpreting what I said.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: With respect, it is unacceptable deliberately to misinterpret what people say. That is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: That is not the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: Did the Attorney General advise that the legislation had to be passed by 12 midnight?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: By 12 midnight? It was passed at 12.08 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: It is now clear that the Minister said two different things, one to the Leader of the House and another to Senator Norris. That is extraordinary, given the calibre of the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: Someone was misled.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: As a means of bringing this matter to an end, Senator Ryan suggested that the issue be dealt with at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. We can then come to a conclusion and all Members can be reported to. In fairness to the integrity of all Members who wished to contribute last night, we need at least a statement from the CPP about exactly what happened in respect of last night's...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: The CPP is not a tribunal.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: The clear impression was given last night that all Stages of the emergency legislation before the House had to be passed by 12 midnight. It subsequently transpired that was not the case and that more time could have been given because the President only had to sign the legislation before 9 a.m. this morning, not 12 midnight. I wish to register my protest and that of my colleagues at the way...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: That was then, this is now. However, the current situation has a major impact on the health insurance market. The effect of last night's legislation will be the end of competition in the health care market.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: We face a serious situation——

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: It is a current matter. I do not seek a debate with the Cathaoirleach but if he wants one, I will have one.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: The Leader of the House usually does not follow this behaviour. She is opposed to the guillotine and has never employed it. She was forced by the Government to introduce la guillotine in the House. We did not have time to do our job. We were told that the Bill had to be passed by midnight. That was false information and someone must take responsibility.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: Will the Government address that issue? It was for this reason that my colleagues and I opposed the amendment to the Order of Business last night — as a protest at how this House is treated.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: This Bill has a major impact on the current situation and the future for workers in County Cork and the 500,000 subscribers to BUPA Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: Senator Bannon cannot be heard.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: We would appreciate a little protection for the Senator from the Cathaoirleach.