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- Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: Famous last words. I wish every Member a happy Christmas and thank them for their co-operation this session.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: Yesterday's decision by BUPA effectively to pull out of Ireland represents a black day, not least for the staff in Fermoy, County Cork, but also for the approximately 470,000 people who invested in BUPA and who depended on the company for their health insurance. I do not underestimate the difficulties for the Government, the Minister for Health and Children and for the country at large in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: We should ensure that cohabiting couples of whatever sexuality have rights in Irish law. Dr. Zappone and Dr. Gilligan deserve congratulations for having had the courage to take this case. I hope the case will ensure the State introduces some equality in the law for cohabiting couples.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: Last week I raised the question of No. 23 on the Order Paper, the motion in the Leader's name, but effectively in all our names, on the issue of Mr. Brian Curtin. I do not understand why the motion remains on the Order Paper. If the Government can tell the House that this is because it has not yet concluded its dealings with the former judge in terms of accepting medical evidence he has...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: His elevation is not just timely, but is an important position for him and the work he is doing in that Department. Mr. Dermot Nesbitt, MLA, will not contest the next Northern Ireland Assembly election. His is one of the most reasonable, courageous and sensible voices in Ulster politics. He will be a great loss to the new Assembly.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: There are registration fees.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: It was a wide berth.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: I would not bet on it.
- Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: On behalf of my Fine Gael colleagues in the House, I wish to respond to the Leader's generous and warm tributes to our former colleague, Mr. Andy O'Brien. He left the House in 1987 and was known to the Cathaoirleach, Senator Ross and perhaps a small number of other Members who served with him. He was an institution in Cavan politics and in our party for the best part of 60 years. During...
- Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: It is amazing how influence within the GAA equates to influence in politics. My party takes great pride in the service of former Senator O'Brien. For many years, he was the person who kept Fine Gael together. He reorganised the party in the late 1930s and 1940s, worked for Tom Fitzpatrick in the local constituency, and helped deliver two seats for the party in 1969 and 1973. He loved the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: More misrepresentation.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: Some months ago the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform unfortunately stated that, regarding organised crime, we were witnessing the last sting of a dying wasp. In Finglas this morning the wasp was at it again. The threat posed to this society by organised crime, specifically drug related crime, is as real and serious as the threat posed by the IRA and other...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: The situation on our streets is very dangerous and is deteriorating. Murder levels have increased by 300% in the past three years and the incidence of firearm use has increased in the past three years by 45%. At the weekend the Minister stated that judges "have to get real" on sentencing. I wish to hear him outline what else can be done by way of legislation, additional powers or resources...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: The programme exposed what everyone with knowledge of the market knew and such corrupt practices must be tackled. The only way to do so is with a new regulatory environment where people are held to account.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: Hear, hear,
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: Why cannot the motion be removed immediately?
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: Why not now?
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)
Brian Hayes: The bible.