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European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Feb 2004)

Tom Hayes: I wish to share time with Deputy Ring.

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Feb 2004)

Tom Hayes: I am delighted to have the opportunity to say a few words on this important Bill, the European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2003. Many of us do not realise the benefits that EC membership has given us. I remember when there were campaigns around the country on the benefits of what Europe would do for us. The country has come a long way. When we look at any section of the community or...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (3 Feb 2004)

Tom Hayes: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a grant will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who submitted an application for an ADM grant for crèche facilities in 2003. [2752/04]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 Feb 2004)

Tom Hayes: I seek leave to move the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Harney, to address the growing concerns about future job losses in County Tipperary, at Sram Ireland in Carrick-on-Suir, and a further 50 jobs at Continental Promotions in Tipperary...

Standing Orders: Motion. (10 Feb 2004)

Tom Hayes: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on this important Private Members' motion. It is a great opportunity to debate what we feel is a better way to do business. Having worked in the Seanad for four years prior to being elected to this House, I often wonder at the way it approaches business, especially the Order of Business and issues relevant to members' constituencies. What happens...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (10 Feb 2004)

Tom Hayes: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Transport the procedures for persons with literacy difficulty to obtain a driving licence; and the plans he has to change these regulations. [3759/04]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Feb 2004)

Tom Hayes: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people that will be moving to Tipperary town as a result of decentralisation; the status-category of staff likely to be moved; and if he will give a timeframe involved in this. [3916/04]

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2004)

Tom Hayes: Shame.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2004)

Tom Hayes: I am glad of the opportunity to say a few words on this important subject. The huge increase in the number of cars in the past ten or twelve years is a sign of our reliance on the car. Not so many years ago people spoke of a house as being essential to their needs. In recent years the car has also become an essential part of our lives. A few years ago there was one car to every house, but now...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (17 Feb 2004)

Tom Hayes: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will clarify the issue of health hazards connected to telephone masts given the concerns of persons (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4604/04]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Mar 2004)

Tom Hayes: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has satisfied himself with the operation of schools constructed under the public private partnership system; if he has further satisfied himself with the success of the PPP system utilised for the construction of schools to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9665/04]

Written Answers — Bullying in Schools: Bullying in Schools (30 Mar 2004)

Tom Hayes: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an anti-bullying strategy will be introduced on a mandatory basis for all schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9681/04]

Written Answers — Animal Dealing: Animal Dealing (30 Mar 2004)

Tom Hayes: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will intervene in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10117/04]

Leaders' Questions. (4 May 2004)

Tom Hayes: He should stick to matters relating to housing.

Leaders' Questions. (4 May 2004)

Tom Hayes: The Government should sell the machines and put the money into the health service.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (4 May 2004)

Tom Hayes: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following urgent matter: the need for the Minister for Health and Children to indicate when €2 million will be made available to the South Eastern Health Board to resource the new unit at South Tipperary General Hospital. The delay has caused severe distress to staff and patients. I ask the Minister to make this...

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion. (4 May 2004)

Tom Hayes: We hear it from the Minister.

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion. (4 May 2004)

Tom Hayes: What about the unit in Clonmel that the Minister is not opening?

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion. (4 May 2004)

Tom Hayes: Why is there more frustration in the nursing profession than ever before?

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (4 May 2004)

Tom Hayes: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce new rural transport initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11017/04]