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Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Is the Leader proposing that No. 2 should conclude at 2.30 p.m?

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I so propose, a Chathaoirligh. No. 2 should continue until debate on the amendments is concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Fianna Fáil view is that prison visiting committees are purely a numbers game, while the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform's view is more reformist. We welcome that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: He can read it in the Oireachtas Library free of charge.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Senator is on the list.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Senator is a lapdog.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: That is unbelievable.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Senator Minihan has just gone white.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Leaflets are ready.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: The Bill was accepted.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: It was.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (5 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I wish to associate the Fine Gael Members with the remarks of the Leader of the House on the death of former Senator Patrick O'Reilly. He ceased to be a Member of this House in August 1969, the month of my birth, which is why my recollection of him is not as clear as the Leader's.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (5 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: He was clearly a substantial figure in the House, having come through seven successful elections to give long-standing service exceeding 24 years, a record nearly as fine as that of the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (5 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: My colleague, Senator Bannon, has told me that Senator O'Reilly was much loved in County Longford, which was not his native county, and he was noted for his service to the community there. As the Leader said, it is rightly our normal practice to recognise the contributions of former colleagues to both Houses and it is clear from the speeches she quoted that Senator O'Reilly was ahead of his...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I am sure all Members would want to take this opportunity of thanking the staff of the House – the ushers, reporters and everyone associated with its proceedings – in respect of the late sitting last night. It was a substantial debate in which every member of the Opposition contributed. I also thank the three Government Members who contributed and hope no one sat on them. We are now...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: There was, by another name.

Seanad: Prison Visiting Committees: Motion. (5 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: I second the motion and I congratulate Senator Terry on her comprehensive argument to the House on this prisoner welfare issue. I welcome the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to the House and I thank him for being present, given his onerous responsibilities relating to meetings in Northern Ireland in the past 48 hours. I wish him and his Government colleagues well in that matter....

Seanad: Prison Visiting Committees: Motion. (5 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: We were putting most prisoners away in 1925.

Seanad: Prison Visiting Committees: Motion. (5 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Correct. We are just being honest.

Seanad: Prison Visiting Committees: Motion. (5 Mar 2003)

Brian Hayes: Does that include the Opposition?