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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I accept that. However, it is in order to respond to——

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I offer my apologies. Can the Leader arrange a debate next week on the Estimates for adult and further education?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I am seeking a debate specifically on education and not on the Estimates as a whole. This is the 40th anniversary of the introduction of free education by Donogh O'Malley under Seán Lemass.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I also want to recognise that Niamh Bhreathnach, as Minister for Education and Science under Albert Reynolds and a Fianna Fáil-led Government, introduced free fees at third level.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: That is not correct. It occurred under Niamh Bhreathnach and a Fianna Fáil-led Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I am not wrong.

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister to the House. I commend him on bringing this Bill forward and for the amount of legislation for which he has been responsible since becoming Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. This is a comprehensive Bill and I welcome its provisions. The question of prison reform is worthy of debate, giving Senators an opportunity to put forward their views on this...

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: It was referred to as the Vatican but I will say no more about that. When I visited the Magilligan Prison in County Derry, I noticed a sign which said, "Don't serve time; let time serve you". This was a very good message to prisoners. The loss of freedom is the most serious deprivation and it is a most chilling experience to visit a prison. One is aware that one could walk out but the...

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: As regards the inspectorate, the Minister might consider giving visiting committees some role in consultation with the officer appointed. Perhaps the chairman of the committee could meet with the officer annually to discuss any issues arising. A requirement could be made that he or she would consult and meet the visiting committees on an informal basis. Christmas is a special time. While I...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader allocate time during the next two weeks for a debate on the annual report of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board? There has been some controversy about the board recently but it must be acknowledged that, working with the current and previous Ministers, it is making a major contribution to the reduction in the cost of insurance. It was Government policy to reduce the cost...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I do not blame the leader of the Progressive Democrats for having large advertisements located on the N52——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: We like to share in the success of the Government. We are generous enough to allow——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: ——the smaller group in the Government to take a share in that credit.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: Vested interests in the legal profession have spoken out strongly against the PIAB; they have been quite scurrilous. The Fine Gael spokesperson in the Lower House——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: ——who is also a solicitor has condemned the PIAB simply because it has pushed aside the legal profession.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: A total of 40% of all costs consisted of legal fees. They are now gone and the cost of insurance has been reduced by 50%. I do not know who to blame but this Government——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: It is a credit. I ask the Leader to organise a debate before the Christmas recess on the proposal to increase the cost of electricity by 19%. The increase has been approved by the regulator but he is reviewing that decision at present. I expect that it will decrease by 10% to a maximum of 10% because——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: ——the cost of oil has decreased——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I would appreciate it if I could make my contribution without this type of interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate the Leas-Chathaoirleach's interjection.