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Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2013: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Tom Hayes: I could. One should consider the success Aidan O'Brien has brought, as did Vincent O'Brien before him, as well as Tommy Wade with Dundrum. The list is endless in respect of horse racing, jumping and the industry as a whole. Someone made reference to the greyhound industry and Senator Ó Domhnaill in particular spoke of the difficulties therein. While the chairman of Bord na gCon, Phil...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2013: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Tom Hayes: I would like to respond to all the issues raised but will try to be brief. I thank all Senators who have spoken for their contributions. An issue raised by all Senators was the delay in the introduction of the Betting (Amendment) Bill. I agree with the comments in that regard. However, the Bill is delayed at European Commission level. I will write again to the Minister for Finance...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2013: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Tom Hayes: The Senator can make his point again when that Bill comes before the House. Senator Ó Domhnaill, like many other Senators, acknowledged the economic value of the horse and greyhound industry. I do not agree with Senator Barrett's comments. The economic benefit of the horse and greyhound industry is huge. The Senator should perhaps visit the courses in Dublin to see what is happening...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2013: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Tom Hayes: The most recent estimates available suggest the horse and greyhound racing industries, combined, support in excess of 24,000 jobs and generate €1.6 billion in economic output throughout the country. These industries receive financial support from the State through the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund in accordance with the legislation, specifically under section 12 of the Horse and...

Topical Issue Debate: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (3 Dec 2013)

Tom Hayes: I assure the Deputy that no time or effort will be spared in negotiating for as much as can possibly be achieved in the coming months. Consultation is ongoing with all stakeholders. The Deputy should not believe everything he reads in the newspapers. To be clear, no decision has yet been made on these matters. As we speak, departmental officials are talking to colleagues in other...

Topical Issue Debate: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (3 Dec 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Deputy for allowing me the opportunity to come in here and explain exactly where we are on this. I apologise for the absence of the Minister. The Deputy quite rightly pointed out that he was on other business. He is in Japan, where he has succeeded in opening up the trade for beef in that country, which is hugely welcome right across this country. In June 2013, political...

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Tom Hayes: Deputy Martin is recruiting now. He is on a recruitment drive.

Forestry Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (27 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: At the outset, I would like to thank the many Deputies, including the Ceann Comhairle, who wished me well. All one needs in life is luck and, hopefully, things will go well in carrying out my tasks on behalf of the public. I also thank the many Deputies on both sides of the House for their contributions to the Second Stage debate on this significant Bill. Their contributions have been...

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: I will.

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: On a point of clarification-----

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: This has nothing to do with the Forestry Bill.

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: It does not.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Message to Dáil (26 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister and his officials for coming in this evening. As we have completed our consideration of the Supplementary Estimate for Vote 31, in accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Clerk of the Dáil: The Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Estimate for public services for...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: Before I hand back to the Minister, was the M4 included in the motorways targeted for a toll holiday?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: How were the targeted motorways chosen?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: Will the Minister give us an update on the Gort-Tuam motorway?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Minister.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: With the permission of Members I will take all the questions now.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Tom Hayes: We are here to consider the Supplementary Estimate - Vote 31, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. I remind members that these are Supplementary Estimates. As we are in public session, I ask that all mobile telephones be switched off. I thank the Minister for attending with his officials to assist in our consideration of the Supplementary Estimate for 2013. Briefing material...