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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: There should be a debate on the cost of insurance; the effect of penalty points on motorists, given that one in five motorists now have penalty points; and the difficulty that will arise for people in paying increased insurance costs for their cars, in addition to costs to date. Penalty points are being exploited by the insurance companies for their benefit rather than that of hard-hit motorists.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: The Senator's time has expired.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: We have limited time to debate this Bill and it is vital that everybody has an opportunity to speak. Senator Ryan is depriving another Member of the chance to contribute.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: I am sorry but his time has expired.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: I have just taken the Chair and I am informed that Senator Ryan's time has expired. There is limited time for other Members to contribute.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: I was not annoyed.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Senator Norris has already spoken a few times.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Time is limited.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Amendment No. 4 is in the name of Senators Tuffy, Ryan, O'Meara, Derek McDowell and McCarthy.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Senator Ryan without interruption, please.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Is it agreed to amend the Order of Business and to extend the debate by 15 minutes? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Does Senator Ryan wish to withdraw the amendment?

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Is it agreed that we conclude at 1.50 p.m.? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Does the Senator wish to withdraw the amendment?

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Does the Senator wish to withdraw the amendment?

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: I am keen to get the legislation dealt with and another Member has indicated that he wishes to speak on the section.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: I express my appreciation to the Taoiseach and to our delegates from the Seanad and Dáil who fought for the undocumented Irish in the United States of America. Our friends from New York would be well disposed towards our undocumented people. I make specific mention of the late, great Paul O'Dwyer, who was one of the greatest friends Ireland ever had, whose son is a member of New York City...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: If we get an opportunity between now and the Easter recess, the Leader may be able to fit in a debate on Palestine. I welcome the formation of the Palestinian national unity government which is approved by the Palestinian Legislative Council. It contains Hamas and Fatah representatives under President Abbas. The late Brian Lenihan was the first foreign minister in Europe to recognise the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: The Israelis should release the 40 members of the Palestinian Legislative Council who are in jail and, in turn, the Palestinians should use their influence to release the Israeli soldiers being held in Palestine. That would help to create a sustainable solution to the crisis in the Middle East. A significant opportunity has arisen to bring about a settlement in the Middle East and Ireland,...