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Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: Some years ago, after a strong campaign in this House launched by Senator Quinn, the Government accepted the principle of penalty points as a means to reduce road fatalities and change driver behaviour. However, we now have an admission from Garda members that they are being directed to go to certain areas of the country to push up detection rates, thereby increasing penalties for drivers who...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: On a point of order, I am not criticising the Garda. I was merely referring to the problems they face in implementing the legislation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: Will Senator O'Toole give way on a point of information?

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: The Garda pointed out this morning that it does not want a change in the law, it is seeking a change in practice.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: That is correct. He was seeking a change in practice.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: It is great to see Senator Kate Walsh back in the House. I congratulate her and all candidates on their performances in the recent by-elections. I will not say anything about the results as I am sure the Government has its own analysis as to what went wrong. It is safe to say, however, that the makeover made no difference. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform stated earlier that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: An earlier battle.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: Is Senator Dooley planning to retire?

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (22 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: Like the Leader, I express sympathy on behalf of my party to the O'Higgins family on the death of Michael O'Higgins. He was an outstanding parliamentarian, a devoted member of Fine Gael for all of his life and someone who gave of his best to public service in this country. There are two features that mark the great contribution of the O'Higgins family to public life, the first of which is...

Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (9 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Totalisator (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: I second the Bill proposed by my colleague, Senator Cummins. I welcome the Minister to the House. The Government has two options tonight. As Senator Cummins said, an issue of principle is to be determined. The Government can vote the Bill down and the issue will remain off the table for a significant period of time. The Government has sat on this issue since the interdepartmental report was...

Seanad: Totalisator (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: I am glad to hear that because the Senator has not done so thus far. We should deal with the issue in the strongest possible terms. Clearly the Government has a view on the matter given that it commissioned an interdepartmental report which produced stark findings. The Bill offers us an opportunity to implement one such finding. At a recent meeting of the Committee on Procedures and...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: I welcome the Minister to the House to debate this Bill. I welcome too his recent statement that he would reconsider the lone parent payment to see whether it can be reformed and modernised to meet the needs of lone parents. I look forward to hearing his views on the matter when the review is completed. The Minister may need to consider my point at interdepartmental level because social...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: The old one was fine.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: Surprise, surprise.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: In terms of his constitutional position.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Brian Hayes: Does the Leader agree that one of the greatest examples of courage we have seen recently is that shown against the face of intimidation by the McCartney family in Northern Ireland, particularly in Belfast, who have stood up to the paramilitaries in their demonstration last Sunday, in their public comments and the way in which they have handled the issues concerning the murder of their...

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

Brian Hayes: There is only one person behind the Senator. No one is listening to him.

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

Brian Hayes: Well done to the Minister.