Results 81-100 of 501 for speaker:Maurice Hayes

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Maurice Hayes: Perhaps we could appeal to the Departments to simply supply us with a page that outlines the problem, what the Department is trying to do to address it and what the Bill means.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I, too, welcome the remarks of Dr. Paisley. I hesitate to praise him too much, however, in case that might handicap him in the work he must do.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Maurice Hayes: He was extremely statesmanlike and helpful yesterday. I call for a debate that would enable us to discuss wider aspects of the Northern Ireland issue rather than just the political situation. I add my voice to the request for a debate on drugs, which should include a discussion on enforcement policy. The Garda has been tremendously successful in terms of drugs seizures, but everybody knows...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I should have thought it was fairly clear why Members cannot be as free as the media to discuss the case the Cathaoirleach does not wish them to discuss. Theoretically, Members might end up being judge and jury in the case in question and they cannot prejudice that position. I support Senator Ryan's call for a debate on housing. Members have called for such a debate for some time,...

Seanad: Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (8 Nov 2006)

Maurice Hayes: It is a great privilege to join in the welcome extended to the ambassador, Mr. Bruton. The warmth of the welcome is an expression of appreciation of the work he has done throughout his life in regard to Europe and elsewhere. He should not worry about not being in Who's Who in Ireland. I regard the omission as another indicator of his great distinction. I was interested in Mr. Bruton's...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Maurice Hayes: Will the Leader ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to attend the House for a debate on the proposals to exclude citizens of the new accession countries, Bulgaria and Romania, from the labour force? At a time when we are protesting about quotas being applied to our people in America, this decision sits badly with our traditions. I appreciate the preservation of the common...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I congratulate the parties involved at St. Andrew's, especially the Taoiseach for his part in bringing about the agreement. This is not an agreement in the sense we generally understand. It is more a syllabus for examination that the parties are now invited to pass. They should be left to themselves and we should respect people working under great pressure and difficulty. Senator O'Toole...

Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements (12 Oct 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank the Leader for providing time for this debate. I deeply regret Senator Ryan's address because it has made what I have to say entirely redundant and he has done so with great energy and elegance. My contribution will reiterate what has been said by Senators White and Terry. It is fitting that we pay tribute to Senator White for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I welcome the report of the Independent Monitoring Commission, IMC, which will be published later today. I understand it will report remarkable progress in terms of people separating themselves, albeit belatedly, from criminal and other activity. It is encouraging to see people delivering on their undertakings. I hope this proves sufficient for the Democratic Unionist Party to move the...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I hope not to infringe on Senator White's copyright if I too refer to the question of ageing. The Leader is no doubt aware that employment law has been changed in the North and in Britain since Monday last and it is now an offence to discriminate on grounds of age. Does the relevant Minister have any plans to introduce similar legislation or co-operate with a Private Members' Bill on this...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I support Senator White's request for a debate on aging. Unlike Senator Terry, I must declare an interest. As she said, however, life expectancy has increased by about ten years in the last 30 years. People are living longer, which leads to problems not just with those in work but with people who have Alzheimer's disease and similar conditions. It would be an appropriate subject for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I too support the proposition for a debate on the report of the Morris tribunal and that into the events in Abbeylara. The House should have a debate in the context that has been referred to of a member of the Garda being shot today in the pursuance of his duty. We should approach these matters with due deference to the service the Garda has given us over the years, mindful of the need to...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Maurice Hayes: It is important to note that the very people we need to run the cities are not able to live in them. My final point links with one raised by Senator Moynihan. A report from the NESC on immigration is on our desks today. I ask for a full and reflective debate at some time early in the year on the impact of immigration on our society.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I apologise to Senator Finucane for referring to him by the wrong name.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I was so blinded by his brilliance that he reminded me of the star of the all-Ireland final.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Jun 2006)

Maurice Hayes: Will the Deputy Leader pursue with the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey, questions which have been raised by both Senator McHugh and myself regarding progress on the removal of roaming charges for mobile phones on the island? The Taoiseach may be reporting on the matter to the National Forum on Europe next Thursday. It is an important issue for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Maurice Hayes: The House would welcome the news that agreement has been reached on what was always a contentious Orange march in north Belfast. It might be the source of a debate for us in the autumn. This is a hopeful development in that it was brokered by local people, such as councillors, political parties, clergy, the loyal orders and residents. Linked with the meeting between Archbishop Seán Brady and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I endorse what Senator ÓMurchú so eloquently stated about Guantanamo Bay and Palestine. I rise to support the call by Senators Brian Hayes and Minihan for protection for the emergency services. It is appalling that people whose jobs are vital to life-saving should themselves be exposed to risk and injury. The North has seen a frightening development which may happen here. In some areas...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I support Senator White's remarks about the treatment of the Seanad on Friday last. We all came to do our parliamentary duty to find that no word or comment of ours could possibly make the slightest difference to the legislation as it was passed. The Seanad has been taken for granted and we should not accept that. We were told at one stage there would not be a guillotine and the debate would...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Maurice Hayes: I have been involved previously in such matters and I know one gets very little thanks for it. The issues involved in making such decisions are most complex. It is important to show there was not political influence, as I believe was the case. This would be in the interests of the Health Service Executive and the hospital. A case has been made and criteria have been set down and it would...