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Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Terry Leyden: Bethlehem is surrounded by a massive wall in this historic period and it represents a serious situation. We should raise this matter here as many times as possible. Does the Leader have any indication from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform regarding the new legislation on the defence of the home? Fine Gael published a Bill and has been supportive of these proposals. It...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Terry Leyden: I attribute some of the increase to the ease of selling gold, as advertised extensively at the moment. I have carried out some research on this. It is quite easy to send gold by post. Identification is required and I do not wish to cast aspersions on the companies involved. Most of the robberies involve valuable gold that is left in bedrooms and is not regarded by most people as being of...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Terry Leyden: There is a growth in the number of burglaries involving gold and I think it is too easy to dispose of the gold. The Consumers' Association of Ireland should examine the requirements for the sale of gold as advertised on television and radio.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

Terry Leyden: I share Senator McFadden's views on the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, whom I wish a very speedy recovery. He is a courageous man and has given great leadership. He has proved to be a tremendous Minister for Finance. He has shown great courage in his difficulties and has greatly encouraged those with similar difficulties. We wish him every success. We very badly need him to...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

Terry Leyden: I recognise the motion and commend the Senators thereon.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am glad the Senator is following Joe Duffy in regard to the motions he tables.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

Terry Leyden: This is a very serious issue. There are serious drugs being peddled in these shops and they are causing life-long difficulties for young people. We have a duty in this House to address the problem. I recommend to Senators Norris and O'Toole that they introduce a Private Members' Bill on this matter and try to bring it through this House as quickly as possible. It is a matter of grave...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am astonished by the actions of the Irish Aviation Authority and the air traffic controllers. This dispute has damaged many industries, including tourism. One would have to sympathetic to those who, as a result of flights being cancelled yesterday, missed appointments, examinations, etc. All we can do is appeal to both sides to return to the negotiating table to resolve the matter....

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2010)

Terry Leyden: It was highly provocative of the Irish Aviation Authority to suspend certain air traffic controllers. The authority is responsible for pushing this matter to the limit. Will the Leader make time available for a debate on the future of the vocational educational committees, VECs, with the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe? The Minister is doing an excellent job and...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I agree with Senators Fitzgerald, Boyle and McFadden on the issue of an inspectorate. I ask the Minister of State, Deputy Moloney, to bring it about immediately. I am quite surprised that, of all the inspectorates, this is the most urgent because people who are disadvantaged at such a level would not have the opportunity to speak out. Elderly people would speak out, but other people are...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: High Times will be low times for many young people. I commend the people of Roscommon who are marching day and night-----

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: ------in protest on Castle Street in Roscommon.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: The people of Roscommon should be complimented and I appeal to people throughout the country to march to stop these shops.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I wish to categorically deny that allegation by Senator Bradford. I was never in a head shop in my life.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: There are some St. Brigids over there all right.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Yesterday I raised the issue of the current dispute between trade unions and the Government. The passport express facility, which has been terminated for the present, applies to all parties. I inform the Opposition they will not get any break by not having applied-----

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I appeal to the unions to withdraw this embargo-----

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: ------especially for hardship cases.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I do not wish to reiterate the point. The embargo applies to all politicians of all shapes, sizes and colours, in both Houses.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: At least there is equity in that regard. Concerning go-slow actions, the processing of medical cards for people aged over 70 has been centralised in Dublin and this is causing much hardship. I appeal to the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, and to the HSE not to have all medical cards brought to Dublin for assessment. That will create chaos. The present arrangement, whereby...