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Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Apr 2003)

Brian Hayes: He is the attorney.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Apr 2003)

Brian Hayes: Will the Leader confirm the times for speeches?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Brian Hayes: We are not opposing the Order of Business as we support the programme of work the Government has set out for today. Will the Leader tell us when she will provide time for a debate on Iraq? There have been countless calls from all sides of the House since the debate that took place three weeks ago. Will she make an hour or two available at some stage this week? It is not imperative that a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Brian Hayes: There is a lot of anger on the streets. People were promised school buildings and refurbishments. This was guaranteed to them. The general election is over and now, seven months later, it is all up in the air. I ask for a debate on the matter. I concur with the comments made yesterday by Senator Minihan who quite bravely pointed out that we could not take part in the first deployment of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Brian Hayes: Correct.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Brian Hayes: Who is in charge?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Brian Hayes: The motion should be circulated, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Brian Hayes: It is quicksand.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Brian Hayes: He who shall be nameless.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I wish to raise two matters. Yesterday the national co-ordinator of the Irish Foster Care Association, Ms Pat Whelan, described the State's fostering services as being in crisis. I ask the Leader to find time next week for a debate on foster care provisions. It is outrageous that, at a time of such public and private opulence, there are in excess of 4,500 children in need of permanent...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: There is a Bill before the House on permits—

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: On a point of clarification, if No. 1 ends before 1 p.m. can No. 2 begin?

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I am sure the Leader will join me in wishing the Information Commissioner, Mr. Murphy, every success in his retirement. I know there are more Members on the Government side of the House who are happier to see him retire than on this side. He has been a tremendous public official. (Interruptions).

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: He has served the country with great distinction in recent years, particularly in recent months. While we all welcome the Government's appointment of Ms O'Reilly to the new post, we must ask the reason the appointment was not advertised. While the President appoints the Information Commissioner or Ombudsman, will the Leader inform us when the necessary resolution, which has to be put before...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Senator is very welcome to the Opposition benches.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I try to.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I hope she is ready.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: It is called organised spontaneity.