Results 2,001-2,020 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: The allegation that some of us are cowards.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: Senator Norris mentioned the handing over of the original 1916 Proclamation to the State and I commend that decision by the family. The original proclamation in the hall of Leinster House, presented by Seán T. O'Kelly, a former President, should be on proper display, particularly for the 90th anniversary of 1916. It is a very valuable document, but it is in a vulnerable position in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: It is behind a glass case.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister to the House and commend him on the introduction of the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006. This Bill will help to drive the Celtic tiger to new heights by laying the foundation upon which enterprise can build. The Minister is making good his commitment to tackle bottlenecks in our economy, to enhance competitiveness, to improve the quality of...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: I may be straying but it is a most important project. I have asked the Minister a question and anyway, on Second Stage, we can deal with issues of planning and this is an issue——

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: I am being very careful. I have named no official and I will not name names, but I am saying that——

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: I doubt it but if they are, then so be it. Thank God we have parliamentary privilege.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate that and I will not do it again. Thanks be to God we have parliamentary privilege——

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: We have parliamentary privilege and I will be delighted to use it again, particularly if the issue affects the people of Roscommon.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: The point is that this project has been turned down.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: Senator Feighan has made certain statements. I am asking the Minister——

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: The Minister should be allowed to conclude the debate. In fairness——

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: I wish to conclude——

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: I make no allegations but I ask that all officials make declarations of interest and those declarations be clarified. Senator Feighan made allegations. I made no allegations and we must be clear about that. I ask the Minister to respond.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: I am sorry to interrupt the Senator. Will he agree to share his time with Senator Cummins to allow the Minister of State conclude at 4.55 p.m.?

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: It is not my decision——

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: I will. The Minister of State would like to respond to many of the contributions.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Senator for his co-operation.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: Allow the Minister of State to respond, please.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: Please allow the Minister of State an opportunity to respond to the questions raised during the debate.