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Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: To answer Senator Moylan's point, which was a fair one, our amendment suggests the ballot paper should include the names and a description of the candidate standing with the names arranged randomly as determined by lot by the returning officer. We all know who the returning officers are. Once the candidates emerge, their names could be included in a large hat. I am not suggesting that the hot...

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: I can tell the Minister who the first preferences were.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: An amendment in my name was carried in the House yesterday. Will the Leader enter discussions with the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Coughlan, to ensure this amendment is not overturned? I do not see this as a defeat for the Government——

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: ——but as a good day for the Seanad. Our primary role in this House——

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: I am referring to what will happen next week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: I am dealing with today's Order of Business. I appeal to the Leader——

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: I am referring to a matter that will come before the House next week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: That is the question I am asking, I am entitled to know what will happen. This would be finished if the Cathaoirleach stopped interrupting me.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: This would all be over if the Cathaoirleach stopped interrupting and I would ask him to do that. This is a serious matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: I am asking Leader of the House, given the decision of the House yesterday——

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: I am referring to today's Order of Business. This House has an important role in reviewing legislation. When this matter was debated in the other House last week, less than an hour was devoted to it, while we spent six hours on it yesterday. I urge the Government not to overturn this amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: This House must stand up for itself. It is a reviewing body and we must respect——

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: I am speaking on today's Order of Business and I ask for respect for this side of the House from the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: The Cathaoirleach is creating this difficulty for himself.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: Indeed he is.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: On a second matter——

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: What remark?

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: No, I will not withdraw it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: What did I say that was wrong?

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Brian Hayes: Any objective person watching would say the same.