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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: The Senator's party brought out the placards.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: Where was Deputy Richard Bruton yesterday?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: Very honourable.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (23 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: Senator Phelan must ask a question.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader allow a debate on the proposed 2% tax on betting? I am not in the gambling league but representations have been made to me regarding the effect this tax will have on small businesses throughout the State, where jobs will be lost.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: There is a better way. A tax could be imposed, as is the case in Northern Ireland and Britain, which would apply to the gross turnover of companies. Such a charge, even if it were set at 2% or 3%, would be preferable to imposing a charge on the placing of bets. The placing of bets through electronic methods via the Internet is becoming more commonplace and such transactions are not subject...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: The larger companies, such as Paddy Power, are not concerned by this tax because they have the capacity to squeeze out the smaller operators. I do not want to cause further concerns, leading to a protest in a week's time by the betting organisations. I wish to prevent that. I take this opportunity to say well done to the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Hanafin, for ensuring...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: During difficult times in the past, the social welfare bonus was only an additional 50%, before increasing to 75% and, in recent years, to a double payment. The Fianna Fáil-Green Party-Progressive Democrats Government has protected that provision.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: I congratulate the Minister on this measure, which will cost €200 million.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: There is a surplus of talent.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: Was that before the banking crisis?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: I call on the Leader to arrange an emergency debate on the cost of petrol, diesel and home heating oil. The price of a barrel of oil is now $69, compared with $147 in July. The price at the pumps in July was €1.335 per litre of petrol and €1.438 for diesel, whereas it now stands at €1.099 in Kerry and €1.129 in Strandhill. Last Tuesday, the price in Knockroghery was €1.139.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: The Competition Authority has the duty to investigate the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: The Competition Authority and the National Consumer Agency will be amalgamated. I do not understand why the wiliest man in Ireland, Eddie Hobbs from Cork cannot stand up and be counted——

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: He is a man who loves publicity.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: I will defend him.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: The members of the authority are paid to carry out their duties.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: They are not carrying out their duties. The Competition Authority and the National Consumer Agency are not proving worthy of their money. I would abolish both because, as far as I am concerned, they are no use whatsoever.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to come to the House next week to discuss the cost of fuel. I would also like the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to explain to the House why energy costs so much in this country.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: This will be a tough, hard and cold winter.