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Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: The Taoiseach was Minister for Finance in 1994.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: He then lost his job.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: I am sure the House is united in offering our sympathies to the families of the young people killed on our roads yesterday, and in offering our best wishes to those who were injured as a result of the carnage in County Meath. While it is far too early to draw any conclusions from the appalling accident involving the school bus, at some point in the near future there might be an opportunity...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Thank you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, for selecting this matter. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Callely, to the House to reply to it. It is not usually my form to raise on the Adjournment a particular matter concerning one individual. However, the reason I am raising this matter on the Adjournment is that the parents of this child have hit rock bottom in...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: I echo the remarks of Senator Morrissey in congratulating the Independent group for tabling this motion and stimulating a debate on the important issue of competitiveness within the tourism industry, particularly as summer approaches. All Members are aware that tourism is vital to our economy and I understand that more than 140,000 jobs are dependent on tourism. We must focus and recognise...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: I am always stung for money there. However, last year while on holiday, I met another Dubliner who also takes his family there every year. He made the point to me that while he did not mind paying for things, he hated being screwed. Many people who holiday in Ireland feel they are screwed on a regular basis, whether it is eating out, the cost of accommodation or the jacked-up prices during...

Seanad: Constitution for Europe: Statements. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: I wonder if Deputy Eoin Ryan would like to comment on that.

Seanad: Constitution for Europe: Statements. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Senator White is electioneering.

Seanad: Constitution for Europe: Statements. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: With permission of the House, I would like to share my time with Senator Ulick Burke.

Seanad: Constitution for Europe: Statements. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: I would like to briefly reflect on this debate, which has been an excellent one for this House. I have gained a considerable amount from this debate in terms of the contributions from all colleagues in the European Parliament. Senator McDowell made a very important point when he asked why it was necessary to have a referendum when most people feel that that question is really a barometer of...

Seanad: Constitution for Europe: Statements. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Once a month.

Seanad: Constitution for Europe: Statements. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: That is socialism.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Hear hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: If Senator Finucane can say it, the Leader can say it.

Seanad: Constitution for Europe: Statements. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: On behalf of the Fine Gael group I thank all our colleagues from the European Parliament who are attending this debate. They have not all arrived yet but will be joining in throughout the day. I am delighted to welcome the Fine Gael MEP, Deputy Simon Coveney. Our four other colleagues will be here later. This is a momentous day for the House, connecting the European parliamentarians...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Last November, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform stated boldly that actions taken by him in giving additional support to the Garda in Dublin had resulted in the breaking up of major criminal gangs in the city. He also claimed that he was confident that IRA criminality was a thing of the past. On both of those counts, the statements now ring hollow given his announcement...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: There will be one terminal for everybody.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: With what is the Bill concerned?

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.