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Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: He took out the former Taoiseach, Deputy Ahern, the former Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, and the former Minister of State, Deputy Sargent. Who is next on his list?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Could the Leader of the House give some consideration to the proposals, suggestions and speculation that a major reconfiguration of Departments is about to take place? This House could have a good input and advise and make recommendations to the Government. There is much experience in this House as far as the configuration of Departments is concerned. For instance, I hope that the...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: As a former Minister for trade and marketing, I think that those areas of responsibility should be introduced as a Cabinet portfolio because it is so important. Members of this House would make a great addition to the Cabinet.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: As a Senator, one would have no constituency considerations.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: One could travel the world on behalf of this country for trade and industry. That would be worthwhile. I ask whoever is trying to spike the progress of NAMA to desist and withdraw their objections to the European Council and the Commission. There is an ulterior motive behind it. I know who it is and what they have done. They should withdraw it.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Wait for chapter two next week.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I did not name anyone.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Next week I will have a further edition.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Senator Buttimer changed the record of the House last week.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Thanks. I will make it easy, I will go.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the approval of the European Commission of the establishment of NAMA which is very much Government policy. Will the Leader arrange for the House to be regularly updated on the workings of NAMA?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am particularly concerned about the correspondence from Senator Regan to the Commission on 15 December, his visit on 25 January and correspondence on 12 February——

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I just want to explain that I would like to know——

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: Yes, I am asking for a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate that. I wonder would it be national sabotage for Members of this House to try——

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: Or the activities of Fine Gael in this regard. I hope I will have an opportunity to explain when the debate takes place. I also ask the Leader to consider having an early debate on the protocols concerning RTE. I received a letter from Mr. Cathal Goan, director general of RTE, outlining its position. He said he was surprised that Mr. George Lee had left RTE and that he was equally...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: He has gone back on the same income.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the protocols——

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I respect Senator Alex White who has made it quite clear that it is 17 years since he was there.