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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The following State owned properties in the Dublin City Council area are vacant: 17 Harcourt Terrace. This property has recently become vacant and the OPW is currently evaluating options including potential disposal. (261 sq. metres). 91 - 93 Merrion Square. This property is being prepared for State usage in 2014. (Size not available). 21 Fizwilliam Square. This property has been examined...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works have not received a request from Fingal County Council to waive the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform’s interest under Section 31 of the State Property Act, 1954 in relation to lands at Huntstown Grove, Dublin 15.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The following table outlines the data requested. Farmleigh expenditure from 2001 Year Capital Works Operations and Maintenance Energy Total 2001 €5,927,229.00 €15,898.00 €5,943,127.00 2002 €4,080,878.00 €125,985.00 €4,206,863.00 2003 €3,010,477.00 €101,007.00 €3,111,484.00 2004 €3,242,517.00 €118,951.00...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Visits (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The following State visits and visits by other dignitaries to Farmleigh have taken place since 2001: 2001 to 2003 State visit by the President of the Republic of Lithuania H.E. Valdas Adamkus British Irish Inter Parliamentary Body Mr. Halldor Blondal, M.P. President of the Altingi (Icelandic Parliamentary Delegation). Visit by Mr. Jozef Migas, M.P., Chairman of the Slovak Parliament. Visit...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: No revenue was generated from these events.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: There are 34 full time and 6 part time staff assigned to Farmleigh.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: Negotiations with Galway County Council in relation to above building are at an advanced stage. It is proposed to accommodate the Department of Social Protection.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: I am considering the community use proposal in relation to the former Garda Station in Beaufort, Co Kerry and a decision will be conveyed to the group shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (9 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: Doe Castle is a National Monument in State care and is maintained by the National Monuments Service of the Office of Public Works. The responsibility for the care and conservation of National Monuments in State care is defined in the various National Monuments Acts 1930 – 1994 and in this specific regard, it is noted that Doe Castle is in good physical condition, a significant...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: That is the fundamental question we face. It has nothing to do with what happened in 1801 or any dictatorial aspirations on the part of the Taoiseach. It is about the latter following up on a commitment he gave to the Irish people, a commitment that was supported by the Fianna Fáil Party and Sinn Féin in the course of the election campaign that followed. The Irish people are...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: It is a sovereign matter for the Irish people to decide.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: Some Senators might have difficulty accepting that the Irish people are ultimately sovereign here.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: It is the firm view of the Government that it is ultimately a matter for the people to decide this matter.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: We will let the people decide that, Senator Norris.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: For people to suggest there has been no reform either in the other House or in the further proposals we have set out is simply untrue. We stand over the actions we have taken thus far while acknowledging that there is a long way to travel. We are not suggesting for a moment that the whole issue of parliamentary reform stands or falls on the question of the abolition of the Seanad. We have...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Government accepted the Bill and it has gone to committee.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: That has been happening in the past two years. Friday sittings do work.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: Second, we have introduced a new petitions system which gives an opportunity to the public to petition Parliament in a direct way.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: Third, we have put through both Houses a proposal whereby at least one third of all candidates at the next general election must be women. That will radically increase the number of women who stand for the Oireachtas. Fourth, we have radically transformed the way in which the Ceann Comhairle deals with parliamentary questions, which has been a significant reform. Another innovation is the...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Brian Hayes: We also intend to publish amendments to the freedom of information legislation. We have effectively abolished corporate donations, something which people have been seeking for a long time. All of these changes were introduced in a very short period of time. To suggest that nothing has been done is untrue. On the question of the cost of the referendum, the most recent examples would suggest...