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Seanad: Youth Work: Motion (12 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: It was a coalition Government. It was Deputies Proinsias De Rossa and Róisín Shortall who took a particular interest in the establishment of Ballymun Regeneration Limited. However, I could not let that small matter slip.

Seanad: Youth Work: Motion (12 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: I thank the proposers of the motion on this very important matter. I welcome the Minister and also the visitors in the Gallery. I also take this opportunity to recognise the work of the National Youth Council of Ireland, Youth Work Ireland, Foróige and all the other umbrella groups that keep youth issues in front of us all the time. These umbrella organisations are very effective. That...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: Perhaps you could shed some light, a Chathaoirligh, on what Senator Norris graced us with. Perhaps for the first time I am totally at a loss. Normally, Senator Norris is erudite-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: In any event, I am a little lost. The matter I wish to raise with the Deputy Leader relates to the Bill on the local property tax, all Stages of which, as Members know, will be debated in this House next week. During statements on the budget I raised the fact that the charge will be levied on local authority and social housing. That is a ridiculous provision. One is talking about having...

Seanad: Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (6 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: Any debate on the issue of abortion, irrespective of the context, will be a debate that is fraught in the Irish context. Since I have become involved in political life, whether through my quasi political involvement during my student union days in UCD or party political involvement, abortion has dominated the scene. I find this astonishing, because in much of that time I worked with...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: In all of the clamour about the negative aspects of the budgets we have forgotten some of the positive aspects. I welcome that the rate of rent supplement has not been altered. One in every five families in this country is now living in private rented accommodation and the State funds 100,000 families through the rent supplement payment. This measure is very important and is most welcomed...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: -----and spreading the burden. History matters, to be blunt.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: I remind Senator Ó Domhnaill that history matters. His party abolished rates in 1977 but to be honest, we helped his party in 1973 when the Fine Gael-Labour coalition removed a substantial level of rates in urban areas. None of us is without blame.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: The facts of the matter remain that Fianna Fáil spent longer in government than us and they have had more opportunities to deal with this matter. I ask the Leader that in the new year when we have all had a chance to read and to reflect on the Thornhill report that he would arrange a debate on the future funding of local authorities. Members will be aware that the current provisions allow...

Seanad: Budget 2013: Statements (5 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: I am conscious that a number of people wish to contribute to this debate and the Acting Chairman explained that some may not have an opportunity to speak. I will try to keep within four minutes in order to allow in some of my Independent colleagues who may not otherwise have an opportunity. As the Labour Party spokesperson on children and youth affairs, I am glad to welcome the ¤17.4...

Seanad: Budget 2013: Statements (5 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: I was one of those who called for an investigation into the events at St. Patrick's Institute. I believe the incarceration of 17 year olds in that institute is something the nation - and we, as Members of a House of the Oireachtas - should be ashamed of and therefore I welcome this development. I refer to Senator Cullinane's comments on medical cards. I am aware of people who do not have...

Seanad: Budget 2013: Statements (5 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: -----are not asked to contribute to their own health care?

Seanad: Budget 2013: Statements (5 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: No disrespect to the Senator, but he should quit the rhetoric and get out into the real world where the reality-----

Seanad: Budget 2013: Statements (5 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: -----of what is going on in this country.

Seanad: Budget 2013: Statements (5 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: An additional ¤10 million will be allocated to acquiring housing from NAMA for the benefit of those who require social housing, a positive measure in this budget. I wish to spend my remaining time talking about the residential property tax and will highlight a number of issues about which I have some concerns. Over the years, numerous academics cited the fact that people in this country,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: Members are probably aware that a UN conference on climate is taking place in Doha. One of the comments of the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, was that climate change poses a threat to the survival of mankind. I note that 230 people are presumed dead this week in the Philippines. While we are currently involved with the budget, I ask the Leader to arrange a debate early in the new year...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: Senator Ó Clochartaigh's amendment may unwittingly exclude a group of people who may seek relief. I have in mind, for the sake of argument, people who have gone to places such as Australia and Canada and who are distressed borrowers who may avail of these types of debt settlement arrangements. These may be cases involving reasonably small sums of money by comparison with some of the levels...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: I am sure this question can be very easily answered. I am aware that one of the concerns of some of the voluntary organisations revolves around the failure of the banks to deal with creditors and some of the tactics the banking sector has used to avoid creditors. I am personally aware of cases in which letters have gone unanswered for up to six months, if not longer; correspondence has been...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Aideen Hayden: What I seek is an assurance that the banks and other financial institutions will not be able to use the provisions of this legislation to frustrate the efforts of distressed borrowers by using their own internal processes, thus ensuring they do not deal with borrowers' attempts to reach a settlement.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Aideen Hayden: The Minister has shown himself to be eminently reasonable in the course of the wider debate yesterday and today on this issue. It has been very amusing sitting here and listening to some of Senator Byrne's comments. We have had many examples of people divesting themselves of their assets and behaving in ways that have been utterly reprehensible. While some of what he said has reason, some...