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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: Take a bow.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: I join with the sympathies for Cormac Ó Braonáin on behalf of Fianna Fáil and of this House. It is such a tragic end to a wonderful future. I read about him and our President's beautiful tribute to him. I lost my best friend, Gerry Minor, at 19 years of age and I can relate to the feelings of his friends and family. It brings back the memory of my friend. His mother said...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: I send particular congratulations to John Finucane, MP. His father Pat was assassinated by the UVF in collaboration with the British Government and MI5. I was delighted that he was elected. He is a wonderful MP. I wish them and all the people elected in Northern Ireland well. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for his indulgence. I do not think there will be a unanimous decision on sending...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: The Leas-Chathaoirleach might join me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: We agree with the Order of Business and will not propose an amendment to it. However, I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, to the House next week to explain the housing situation. Some 2,020 years ago, a homeless family arrived in Bethlehem and there was no room at the inn.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: After 100 years of independence, there were 10,514 people homeless in Ireland in the week of 21 to 27 October 2019 according to Focus Ireland. This figure includes adults and children. The number of homeless families has increased by 380% since October 2014. Shame on the Government and the Minister. In October 2019, there were 3,826 children in emergency homeless accommodation with their...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: I was not there and I was not trained for the priesthood like the Senator. However, I can tell him-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: -----that there was no room at the inn. There was no accommodation in Bethlehem. The Senator's party is providing the same level of accommodation for young children in Dublin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: I know as much about the matter as Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: I cannot.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leas-Chathaoirleach allow me to respond?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: They were migrants.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: Does the Leader think a stable is adequate?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: Some €3 billion is being spent on broadband-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: -----and €1.9 billion for the hospital.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: Of course he is.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: No. I am comparing the-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: Happy days.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: We built Ireland.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2019)

Terry Leyden: I heard there was a row at the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party meeting.