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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: Not on the M50 though.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: It is being taken in the Dáil this week.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: It is a bit late in the day for that.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: They came over in the 1970s when no one else would come. They came over in the 1970s at the height of the Provisional IRA's bombing campaign when the Scottish and Welsh teams did not visit.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: It was cancelled.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: Dissent.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: In five years.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: Deputy Sexton will do well then.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: It is probably fair to say that in recent years there has been an overdependence in the economy on the building of houses and property. It is important, therefore, that politicians exercise caution in what they say about that property market. We now have a situation where the two Government parties are making different statements about stamp duty reform. This is not just about an election,...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: It must be in the air.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: The Leader should never say "never".

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: Will she agree with me that the current speculation regarding stamp duty reform is dangerous and worrying because the reality is that the only person who effectively created a slump in the housing market was the Tánaiste when he spoke out about this issue last September and to which he further added over the weekend?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: Every time he opens his mouth, it leads to another slump in the housing market. That is why I used the word "slump".

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: We know the Government is in disagreement over Cork Airport. I suspect more will be said on that today. As the date of the general election draws near, the disagreement between the two Government parties on this and other issues has now become a gulf.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: I am not so sure about that. This side of the House is not getting that sense of love. The effective slump in the housing market caused by the Tánaiste's remark affects——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: ——not only the construction industry but young couples and those mortgaged to the hilt. This must be addressed to ensure the economy continues to grow.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: We have caught Senator Minihan on the hop again.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: And causing a slump.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Brian Hayes: In 20 years' time.