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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: It is not the tradition——

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: ——in this country that public servants appointed by the Government resign when they make a mistake. In the circumstances, they should resign.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: There should be a debate in this House on the scurrilous situation where a virtual monopoly is allowed.

Seanad: Energy Resources: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, Deputy Brendan Smith, to the House. It is appropriate that he is here because alternative energy is closely associated with the use of agricultural land to produce fuel. At the Fianna Fáil seminar in Westport this summer, an eminent expert in this field said that as long as the sun shines, we will be able to produce...

Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements (12 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: And the Pope.

Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements (12 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fahey. I know he will give the same commitment to ageism as he gave to the Disability Act. He made a great contribution by introducing that very difficult legislation, which has meant so much to so many people. He earned great regard for his work in that area and this is another area to which he can direct his talents. I commend the Senators who have...

Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements (12 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: On behalf of the House, I thank the Minister of State for staying for the full debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: I join with everybody in complimenting the Garda Commissioner and the Garda Síochána on the €10 million haul of drugs last night in Clondalkin. I agree with Senator Brady that many drugs come into the country through small airports. Weston Aerodrome is the focus of attention at the moment but other small airports are totally uncontrolled. Drugs are coming into the country and they must...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: That was said in 1992.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, and his officials to the House. Repetition is not allowed——

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: Repetition every 13 years is allowed. My colleague on the other side of the House, Senator Coghlan, stated this was not legislation to keep him awake at night, which was also stated in 2000.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: In April 2000, Deputy Stanton stated, "This is not the kind of legislation to keep people awake at night". It is strange that it has been repeated. In 1991——

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: ——I introduced the original Bill in the Dáil. At that time I stated, "Patent law has been revised only once since the foundation of the State. That revision was in 1964 and the Patents Act of the same year is still the current law on the subject." I was aware of the Bill's significance, as having a good patent law led to the success of the economy to some extent. I also stated: I...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: I am not questioning the Minister of State's interpretation. The earlier Bill was brought to this House by former Minister for Industry and Commerce, Des O'Malley, in January 1992. I am not sure where I was at that time, but that year there were certain events happening and much trauma within the Fianna Fáil Party. A patents Bill is before the House again. It is interesting that Senator...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: There was another Staunton, or Stanton, since. The Official Report of the debate does not contain the Christian name of the contributor.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: Peter Barry, the former deputy leader of the Fine Gael, made a great contribution to the debate on the 1991 Bill when he spoke of his experience as a business person. I commend this Bill to the House and wish the Minister of State well.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Terry Leyden: On Wednesday, 1 November 2006.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I request the Leader to arrange an early debate on pensions, particularly pertaining to the Bank of Ireland, where a second class scheme is proposed for new employees, while the chief executive of that bank receives €2.5 million per annum in addition to a significant pension scheme and perks. His pension is boosted regularly yet this second class scheme has been arranged. I join the Irish...

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

Terry Leyden: He might tell too much.

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (8 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: Is Senator Tuffy pressing the amendment?