Results 1,521-1,540 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Funding the Broadcasting Sector: Discussion with Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (20 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Many people have asked the question about anonymous texts sent to local radio stations with people being put on the spot. Does the Deputy want to clarify the issue?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Funding the Broadcasting Sector: Discussion with Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (20 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Deputy Healy-Rae is not a member of this committee, but he has to get back to the Dáil.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Funding the Broadcasting Sector: Discussion with Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (20 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Does the Deputy have a question?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Funding the Broadcasting Sector: Discussion with Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (20 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The Deputy must be on it a lot.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Funding the Broadcasting Sector: Discussion with Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (20 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I could not let you off with that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Funding the Broadcasting Sector: Discussion with Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (20 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. Purcell for that concise overview, which was very well put together.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Funding the Broadcasting Sector: Discussion with Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (20 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The purpose of the meeting is to meet representatives of Independent Broadcasters of Ireland to discuss the creation of a fair broadcasting sector that serves the whole community and how public moneys can best be spent to achieve this. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. John Purcell, chairman and CEO of KCLR, Mr. Tim Collins, CEO of Ocean FM, and Ms Lisa Ní Choisdealbha of...
- Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (19 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (19 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The time is up.
- Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (19 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Deputy McGrath is straying.
- Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (19 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I must ask those in the Public Gallery to remain silent. Otherwise, it would be unfair to the speaker in possession. I understand the night that is in it.
- Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (19 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The Deputy's time has expired.
- Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: Last week was an extraordinary one in Irish politics. I can only compare it with the time when Michael Collins came back with the treaty. The impact of last week's decision on the agreement will be lasting on the people. It will have an impact that will greatly enhance their lives and our opportunities to create jobs and take responsibility back for the running of the country into our own...
- Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: What about the Irish debt belonging to the Irish people?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I thank Mr. McGuinness, chairman, and Mr. Brennan, secretary, of Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann. Members have benefited from this worthwhile engagement which will help them when they discuss the legislation. Many of the points made at this meeting will be raised by Members during the passage of the Bill. Obviously, when we come to discuss Committee Stage of the Bill, we...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The matter is going through the Seanad and we will get it at a later stage.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: In an ideal world, perhaps we could bring in the Garda vetting people. In reality, if it is to be in the Dáil next week, there will be an opportunity for the matter to be debated. We are doing a worthwhile job this morning in getting the issue to the floor of the Dáil.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: I agree.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: We shall see where we get in that respect.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Discussion with Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (14 Feb 2013)
Tom Hayes: The purpose of this morning's meeting is to meet representatives of the Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann, or TTnH, on the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Bill 2012, which is currently before the Seanad. I welcome Mr. David McGuinness and Mr. Alan Brennan, the chairman and secretary, respectively, of the TTnH. I draw the attention of witnesses to the fact that by virtue of...