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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: He is not so dreadful.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Words of wisdom.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Perhaps the Cathaoirleach could increase the time allowed to four minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: School starting times could be changed.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader of the House invite the Minister for Transport, Deputy Noel Dempsey, to the House to discuss the transport situation, in particular the 30 km speed limit debacle in Dublin, which affects us all? On my way to the House yesterday I had to travel at 30 km with many cars behind me and a clear road in front of me. People have been getting penalty points for infringing the law in...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Ms Kathleen Doyle is the taxi regulator. There are approximately 14,000 taxis on the streets of Dublin. A total of 45 taxis were parked at Heuston Station yesterday morning at 11 a.m. I had to use a taxi recently to go to Herberton, Rialto. The driver was not from Ireland. He charged me €18.50 for a trip that was worth——

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: He had no idea where we were going. He had to get out twice to find out where he was. I had to ring someone to find out where I was going. He charged me €18.50 for a trip that was worth €10.50. I asked him where he was from.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: He told me he was from the Punjab.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: It is a strange situation. There are 14,000 taxis in Dublin.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: There are approximately 21,000 taxis in London.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: There is a need to review the situation. The Minister should come to the House to explain the disasters of the 30 km speed limit in Dublin city centre and the taxi situation. He should explain the standards required to be met in order for a person to get a licence.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am afraid it is not doing a great job. The Minister has overall responsibility.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his views. It is great to hear him expressing them in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am delighted to hear the Opposition has been so helpful to the Government on economic policies. It is a refreshing new disclosure by Senator Regan.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I recall that the Labour Party voted against NAMA and other such issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am sure the Deputy Leader will clarify the situation because he is well aware of the programme for Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Nobody here should know more about the courts than Senator Regan. The matter discussed has been discharged by the courts and no further action is involved.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: If somebody makes a point like that, it is only fair that somebody should be able to stand up for a person being accused or wronged.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am simply assisting the Deputy Leader in that regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: The Fine Gael Party should stop demonising George because he is a decent young man with a great future. The marriage did not work out. I am not sure whether it was consummated.