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Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Terry Leyden: Exactly.

Seanad: Tax Incentive Schemes (1 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Sargent, to the House and thank him for responding to this matter. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, introduced the mid-Shannon corridor tourism infrastructure investment scheme under section 29 of the Finance Act 2007. This is a tax incentive scheme which will provide tax relief aimed at promoting the tourism facilities of the area. The...

Seanad: Tax Incentive Schemes (1 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: In light of these concerns, and the potential risk to excellent schemes such as the mid-Shannon tourism investment scheme, there is a need to reconsider the establishment of a Shannon river council, an idea first proposed in the House as far back as 1998. Such a co-ordinating body would be essential to safeguard the future of the River Shannon and surrounding areas in the face of numerous...

Seanad: Tax Incentive Schemes (1 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing the debate and the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply.

Seanad: Tax Incentive Schemes (1 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: Mine was only a courtesy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I call on the Deputy Leader of the Seanad, Senator Boyle, to arrange for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to address this House on the possible legislation required and permitted for the use of Garda surveillance as evidence in courts and criminal proceedings, which the Minister has outlined. We would like to give him the opportunity to come to this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I accept the point. While Garda surveillance is legal, it is not allowed as evidence in court.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I accept that. I compliment the Garda on the wonderful operation. The Minister said he requires extra support and legislation to allow surveillance and phone tapping to be used in such cases. We should support the Minister and the Government in the fight against crime. Either the criminals or the citizens will win. We must uphold the law and fight to ensure we, not the criminals, win.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I am concerned about the proposed Aer Lingus strike next Tuesday and Friday, which will upset the travelling public greatly. It is regrettable that I cannot even ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Transport to the House because the latter is no longer accountable for Aer Lingus as it is a private company. All I can do is appeal to both sides, particularly SIPTU, to enter negotiations...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: As a paid-up member of SIPTU, I do not receive any grant from that organisation to contest elections.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I got no funding whatever——

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I was affected by the strike last August. It is very difficult to make alternative arrangements for those members of the travelling public. What confidence can the public have in Aer Lingus if strikes are being threatened every few weeks? One will go elsewhere to obtain travel.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: You were there.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: Senator Coghlan is not allowed to use that word anymore.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I did not say I was not.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I am a member of a union.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I am a union supporter.

Seanad: Joint Policing Committees (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: One of the priorities announced on 1 November by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian Lenihan, is the establishment of a joint policing committee in every local authority area. These committees were introduced in the Garda Síochána Act 2005, by the former Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Michael McDowell, and will comprise local...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I am sure I speak for all in expressing concern about the increase in the price of a barrel of oil up to $94, which is beyond our control. The Exchequer will gain quite considerably through VAT and excise duty on the cost of diesel, which is approximately €1.14 per litre, and petrol, which is approximately €1.18 per litre. The prices are quite consistent throughout the country, except...