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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: When the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources was in charge of price increases, at least someone could be identified who could accept blame or responsibility. That is not the case with regard to the new regulator. Ground rent in my village of Castlecoote is €159 per year.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: It is €65 in the town but €101 in the Walk, from whence I come. Despite these variations in rates, which are subject to 13.5% VAT, the regulator has not called in the ESB to regulate the charges. I urge the Leader of the House to arrange a debate on the management of the ESB.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: We have to make allowances for the Opposition's ineffectiveness.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: Shaving cream?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: That is all right as long as the heat is not on us.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is obsessed with it.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: The Senator has a quota already. He has only to register once.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is a disgrace.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: Like Proinsias De Rossa, MEP.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I agree with Senator Norris. The European Union's alleged report was leaked yesterday in advance of the Taoiseach's visit to the European Parliament today and in advance of the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, giving evidence to the relevant committee of the European Parliament. The former leader of Democratic Left and former president of the Labour Party was on the "Morning Ireland" radio...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: Any MEP should be wearing the Irish shirt and not be allegedly involved——

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: In light of the unfair allegations made by Members of this House and a Member of the European Parliament, who had no objections to Aeroflot in Shannon, the shipment of Cuban soldiers to Angola or obtaining funds from the Soviet Union to support their political activities——

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: In those circumstances, it would clear the air if the Leader of the House arranged a debate on the final report from the European Union, not the one that was leaked in advance of the Taoiseach addressing the European Parliament today and in advance of the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, giving evidence before the committee. That is outrageous. It is a disgraceful activity.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: With regard to the airplane that allegedly landed in Knock——

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: ——apparitions have been seen in Knock, not rendition flights.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: No.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: There is only one Mullingar accord.

Seanad: British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (29 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: It is not permissible to draw the Chair into any discussion.

Seanad: British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (29 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate the comments nonetheless.

Seanad: British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (29 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I apologise to the Senator, but the Minister of State must conclude by 4 p.m.