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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: The Senator should read the report.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: The Senator should read the report.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: It should not be ignored. It is an issue of public concern.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: Then it would be very dull indeed.

Seanad: Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (8 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: One of the key terms of reference for the Morris tribunal that was established by both Houses of the Oireachtas was to report urgently on matters contained in the terms of reference. Over four months ago the Morris tribunal produced a report and I have repeatedly asked both the Leader and the Acting Leader on the Order of Business when the Government intends to have a debate on the clear...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: And Mr. Des Browne.

Seanad: Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (8 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: On behalf of my colleagues in the Fine Gael Party, I thank the ambassador, Mr. Bruton, for his remarks. I also thank him for subjecting himself to the inquisition that will follow from my colleagues on all sides of the House. It is good to hear him express his views so forcefully. Last Christmas, I read the memoirs of the former British ambassador to America which became an international...

Seanad: Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (8 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: The EU and America have historical, cultural and trade ties. To have an Irishman representing the 25 member states, and their 450 million people, is a great source of pride to our country and to the Parliament. Mr. Bruton gave all his adult life, 35 years, to politics before he went into the diplomatic sphere. He brings a great clarity to this position that sometimes diplomats do not have.

Seanad: Disability Act 2005 Sectoral Plans: Statements (2 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fahey, to the House and thank Senator Terry for generously allowing me to contribute to this debate during her time. I will discuss the sectoral plan in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, specifically its provisions on training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Twenty-five years ago, the State gave a commitment...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: On foot of the events that occurred in Dublin last night, which occur annually, I congratulate the members of the Dublin fire brigade and the other emergency service workers in the city and the rest of the country. They have a considerable job to do every Hallowe'en night. Given the events of last night, it is now appropriate for the Government to review the effectiveness of the fireworks...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: The Senator should not misrepresent them.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: I agree with that.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Hayes: More misrepresentation.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: Our policy paper was published last year.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: I wish to raise a case highlighted over the weekend of a high-risk convicted paedophile who broke the terms of his probation order in Northern Ireland and came to reside in the Republic of Ireland. There is quite a bit of concern about this matter, given the need to put in place an all-Ireland approach to the question of child protection policy in general. My understanding is that if a...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: Passengers will have to bring their own sandwiches.

Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion (25 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: That is not the case in regard to Dublin.

Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion (25 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: That is the problem.

Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion (25 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: The same argument was made seven years ago.