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Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion (25 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: I commend Senator O'Toole and the Independent group on tabling this motion tonight. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, for attending and peddling exactly the same arguments made to me when I first raised this matter in 1999 as housing spokesperson for my party in the other House. The Minister of State's speech could have been cut and pasted from what his colleague, Deputy...

Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion (25 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: There is no doubt that hollow block construction can be used without any problem, but it requires twice as long as cavity wall insulation. In a booming property market, it is no surprise that everyone wants to slap houses up quicker, that shortcuts are made, and that inspectors are not present, as Senator Tuffy said. Under such circumstances, we have a problem. We have built 250,000 houses...

Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion (25 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: It is not done in Sligo.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: I echo the condolences to both Members' families.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: It is very difficult to know what to say when asked to reflect on the carnage witnessed on the roads over the weekend. The most graphic case was that in Threemilehouse in County Monaghan in which five young men died, but I know of others. I believe that nine young men under the age of 25 were killed in night-time accidents over the weekend. We must respond to this issue because, whatever...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: By one.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: I concur with the remarks of the Leader of the House on the initiative taken by Senator Browne. I assure the House that since his pronouncements on this topic, a large number of wealthy heiresses have spoken to him. I assure the House the prospect of marrying a Senator is substantial.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: On another matter, when the neglect of the elderly at Leas Cross was first exposed by "Prime Time Investigates" more than one year ago, both Houses rightly debated the matter in full, with a very good debate taking place in this House. Commitments were given by the Department of Health and Children that new legislation would be introduced to ensure regulations were put in place to protect...

Seanad: Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Motion (18 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: I second this motion. I thank Senator Browne most sincerely for giving us the opportunity to debate this matter, he has been a lone voice on this issue in recent years. It highlights the importance of this House in responding to an issue that some people feel should be addressed by way of legislative change. It is clear that the other House does not frequently have time for such debates...

Seanad: Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Motion (18 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: The Minister never allows us any.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: So did I.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: Unusual? It is project management.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: We know how many days between now and then.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: Tell that to the auctioneers.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: I am not so sure about that.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: The most unpopular leader in the country said it.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: The Acting Leader is inviting interruptions.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Brian Hayes: In respect of No. 1, may I ask the Acting Leader why the House is not taking this matter today? As I understand it, the relevant committees have not yet debated the sectoral plans produced in the various Departments. As this legislation was put in place in 2005 after a gestation period of approximately four years, the House has a responsibility to debate the matter as soon as possible. I...