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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: That is not a fact. The Taoiseach is not corrupt.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: It is right and proper that such an allegation be withdrawn because it is not correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I am grateful for the generous comments of my colleague, Senator Joe O'Reilly. I was delighted to accept the position of vice president of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe as the member of the Fianna Fáil party in the Council of Europe.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I also wish to congratulate Senator Ciaran Cannon on his election as leader of the Progressive Democrats. As someone from the west, it is a great honour for him and his family. I hope his deputy leader will also be another Member of this House, Senator Fiona O'Malley, who was runner-up in the contest. Will the Leader arrange a debate on the accession of the European Union to the European...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: Senator Mullen should not let Senator Norris bully him.

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I am delighted the Minister is present to discuss patient safety. As she will be aware, issues have arisen in County Roscommon again. A report on services at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, and Roscommon County Hospital was presented on 10 April at a briefing for members of Roscommon County Council and the Health Service Executive west regional health forum. No courtesy was shown to...

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: We need more time for this debate.

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: What about Roscommon?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: I support the call for a debate on the Middle East, especially in respect of ongoing tragedies in the Gaza strip where 1.5 million prisoners are kept in an open prison. Recently, a woman and four children were slaughtered by Israeli firepower. Hamas continues to launch missiles against Israel. This conflict must be resolved. I commend former American president Jimmy Carter on his...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: We are in a good position in that respect. In this light, I hope a role alongside Tony Blair in the Middle East will become available for the Taoiseach, who would be a wonderful peace envoy to the region. I support the call for a discussion on Commissioner Hammarberg's report on human rights. He was given open access to Ireland and, while I have not read the report, a debate would be...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: I disagree with him in some respects. I have not read his opinion on abortion, a matter beyond his jurisdiction, but it can be debated. I agree with the acting Leader of the Opposition, who I congratulate on doing a good job.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: He has reached his rightful place.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: I do not know why he is being overlooked. I hope it was not a question of gender balance.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: As a former winner, I congratulate Senator Regan.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: He pipped Senator Harris by a few points.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: I cannot exclude mention of Senator Norris for the award he received for best dressed politician. His entitlement to it is debatable, however.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: My colleague, Senator Feeney, should have received that reward.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: Yes.

Seanad: Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: I compliment the Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Pat Carey, on the useful meetings he is holding throughout the country on his drugs strategy. It allows people to have an involvement in the most serious social issue of our day. I thank Senator Joe O'Reilly for his compliments on working together in the Parliamentary Assembly of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: Senator Boyle did a very good job.