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Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)

Brian Hayes: I would like to thank all the Members who contributed to this debate. Some 16 Senators contributed, which represents more than 25% of the membership of the House. Due to time constraints, some Members who wished to contribute were not able to do so. If ever there was an issue about which Members, representing people throughout the country, feel strongly and in respect of which they want their...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: On a serious matter, would it be possible, even at this late stage, for the Leader to ask a Minister to come to the House between now and 1.30 p.m. to discuss the very serious situation pertaining to industrial policy following the breakdown of the partnership talks? It is now quite clear that the talks are a dead duck. It is a new situation where claims will be made on a daily basis to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: More quacks to come.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: Yesterday, the Human Rights Commission published a far-reaching report concerning a proposal for the establishment of a Garda ombudsman in this jurisdiction. The Human Rights Commission was established under statute law and its reports are laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas and are available in the Oireachtas Library. I am seeking a debate early in the new year on this significant...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: However, I would like to hear the Minister outline the Government's view. We have heard it bandied about in the national press and the broadcast media, but the Minister should make a short statement of intent to the House today or tomorrow before the Seanad rises for the Christmas recess.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: I have an interest in the matter, but I have no particular view on the final decision.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: I might hear more about it from the outside.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: There will be problems next year.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: I support Senator McCarthy's amendment. Will the Minister indicate to the House the latest number of full-time carers according to her Department's figures? On the previous occasions figures were collected – approximately two years ago – the number was about 24,000. However, the Carers Association has continually informed colleagues on all sides of the House that the actual figure is...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: It has had a very low take-up rate.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: I apologise for my underestimation.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: It has been slow.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: Before that is agreed, I suggest we look at this issue. Ministers have to attend divisions in the other House but, as I understand it, a pairing arrangement was in place.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: We will have to look at that issue again.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: I was just making the point.

Seanad: Statute Law (Restatement) Bill, 2000 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: I have no difficulty with the amendments following the consideration of the Bill by the Dáil. They are technical and will improve the Bill. It is important that our statute law be presented to the public and practitioners in an efficient manner. A huge body of work in the Office of the Attorney General and across Departments is ongoing and I commend them for their efforts. Anything that...

Seanad: Statute Law (Restatement) Bill, 2000 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (18 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: I would not wish that on my worst enemy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: The Order of Business as proposed by the Leader today is completely unacceptable. For any degree of parliamentary scrutiny, to suggest that we can take all Stages of two vitally important Bill through the House by 10 o'clock this evening is stretching the limitations of credibility just too far. The Leader has proposed to take Second Stage contributions from leading spokespersons in all...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: That is the best compensation package of all.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

Brian Hayes: Another line of attack.