Results 11,061-11,080 of 11,861 for speaker:Brian Hayes

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: Statements from Senator Coghlan.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Leader did very well without any notes. Order of Business agreed to.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: It is now clear that the reintroduction of college fees is opposed by Fine Gael, the Labour Party, Independent Members, the Progressive Democrats, the Leader herself—

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: —and a significant section of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party. Given this fact, I congratulate the Government on its sheer neck in tabling an amendment to our motion this evening.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: Will the Leader allow the time for Private Members' Business to be extended by one hour in order that all Senators can contribute to the debate? Because of her support for the motion, will she also allow a free vote on the issue? In my opinion a further hour – or perhaps two – should be devoted to the debate on this issue so that all voices may be heard. We must not stifle debate in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: We are not going to have a debate on opinion polls, are we?

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: This is like being at a meeting of Clare County Council.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Senator has privilege.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: Will she choose the speakers?

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: Yet.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: Will we get the fees?

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: We will accept that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: He is doing a lap of Merrion Square.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: When will the Leader make her contribution?

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: It is a peacekeeping exercise.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: I second the motion in the name of my colleagues. I welcome the Minister for Defence and his officials to the House but I ask where is the Minister for Education and Science. This is a very important debate and many colleagues on all sides have important contributions to make. I ask that the Minister should show up at some point during the debate to make his contribution and also to hear the...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: Stop attacking.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Senator is doing a good job himself.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.