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Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: A political stroke, more like.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: I stand corrected.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: Do not forget the European elections.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: I thank everyone who contributed to the debate, which was an excellent one. Some important issues were raised. I passionately believe that the role of this House is fundamentally different from that of the other House when it comes to debating issues such as these. We feel lucky to be in the House when we hear the kind of spectacular contribution that was made by Senator Minihan. It was an...

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: The Good Friday Agreement was not contentious.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: All-party discussions.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: A Leas-Chathaoirligh, this matter happened and is on public record.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: I did not accuse the Senator of being racist.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting the position of the Government that a Constitutional Referendum on the issue of limiting citizenship rights for non-nationals may be held at some point and mindful of the need to have a rational debate about this matter, calls on the Government to consult in detail with all members of Oireachtas Éireann before a decision is taken on this issue and...

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: Do not speak too soon on that.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: It is not the same election.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: He is a sociologist.

Seanad: Citizenship Rights for Non-Nationals: Motion (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: As a student, he was a socialist.

Seanad: CLÁR Programme: Statements. (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: The Minister cannot make a point of order. He is not a Member of this House.

Seanad: CLÁR Programme: Statements. (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: On a point of order, the Minister is here by invitation of this House——

Seanad: CLÁR Programme: Statements. (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: He is not entitled to raise points of order in this House. Nor is he entitled to interrupt my colleague, Deputy Burke, in the course of his reply.

Seanad: CLÁR Programme: Statements. (7 Apr 2004)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Cathaoirleach. Will the Cathaoirleach rule on it? May I continue?