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Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: That is because she is worried about her pension.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Government were champagne republicans, which is even worse.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I am looking for clarity from the Leader in respect of No. 1. I do not doubt that she is aware that a statement was issued yesterday by the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service which "strongly recommends, as a matter of urgency, that sufficient time be allowed for further limited hearings to be held, as important areas have been identified in the legislation which the joint...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Some people have all the luck.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I am against this amendment for the same reason I am against the change as a whole. As I said earlier, I approve of parts of the Bill that seek to secure Cabinet deliberations and papers. What I find difficult is that the fence is so wide. Matters would be much easier if it were narrower. If the exceptions were more clearly drawn and, as Senator O'Meara said, the background papers that help...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Keep repeating the above.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Is Senator Mansergh referring to the note that read "If there is a question on this, keep repeating the above"?

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: We will not support the proposal that the Bill pass its Final Stage and be sent to the Lower House. Colleagues on both sides have attempted to give it a fair hearing. It is interesting that Senator Mansergh has, under the leash of the Minister, withdrawn many of his constructive comments. The Minister stated unequivocally – he ought to have it as his epitaph – that he was not prepared to...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Look what happened.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Bill is just wrong.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Minister can take us with him.

Seanad: Tributes to Deputy Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas. (20 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Fine Gael group would like to be associated with the remarks of the Leader on the occasion of Tony's retirement. When I first came here seven years ago, I received good advice from an older Senator who said: "If you ever want to know anything about what goes on here or if you are ever looking for solid advice, Tony is your man." Throughout his time in the Houses of the Oireachtas, he has...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I welcome the Leader's announcement. It is clear the Government side has accepted the strenuous arguments the Opposition has been making about the procedure of the House, specifically the fact that an Oireachtas committee would be discussing a Bill at the same time as the Seanad. I am glad the Leader has drawn back from the brink and accepted arguments from this side of the House and that we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: His wardrobe needs to be extended.