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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I also respect other Members who are on contract, which is different from being full-time employees. I am grateful for Mr. Goan's letter. I think I will publish it today.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I have received it already.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: Really?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: Does Senator Norris understand the word "approve"?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: It was for clarification.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: The county was not named.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: This is the first time the county has been named.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I support Senator Wilson's comments regarding head shops and the fact that the Government has moved quickly in this regard, particularly the Minister of State, Deputy John Curran, and the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney. The Government made a decision yesterday and it is about time these shops were closed. The issue was highlighted on "The Frontline" on Monday night...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: Senator Regan had to make his points known to the European Union.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I welcome Senator Coghlan's call to discuss NAMA and I hope the Leader will consider such a debate. The Senator should look to his own party as far as the delay is concerned in the approval by the-----

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader examine why the delay occurred and who was responsible for it? A debate on this would be worthwhile. Senators Fitzgerald and Norris referred to the report prematurely published by Deputy Shatter yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: An important report will be presented to the Government on 12 March by Ms Norah Gibbons of Barnardos regarding the Roscommon case. Sentencing in the case takes place tomorrow. The report will be of significant importance to all concerned but it must be considered by the Attorney General. I urge that it be published as quickly as possible after that and that it not be delayed because it is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: On Senator O'Toole point on non-Government motion No. 17 on the Broadcasting Act, the issue is not the charging of the levy but the amount involved. The matter needs to be fully reviewed. The Minister is doing this, as our parliamentary party was advised last night. It is important that the issue is dealt with because if it is not addressed, the increase will result in the closure of local...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: The taxi regulator is demanding that taxi owners replace their vehicles once they are nine years old, even if they are in good condition. Many cannot raise the money to replace their cars which are in excellent condition and undergo the national car test. I, therefore, ask for a moratorium on the proposal. If Members opposite will not table the motion on the matter, I ask the Leader to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: That will be very difficult.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I call on the unions to call off the present dispute and enter into meaningful discussions with the Government. I must highlight in particular the disruption at the Passport Office. I commend the staff of the Passport Office who over the years have given tremendous service to all Members of the Oireachtas. They are the most courteous staff one could possibly meet. However, under union...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: On behalf of ordinary people visiting England, I request that Ryanair would allow the same rules as Aer Lingus, which has been very helpful in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: She did not.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I would like to add my voice to those calling for a lifting of the go-slow. The passport service is second to none, and everyone in the House has received a tremendous service from the Passport Office over the years. I hope it can get back to full capacity and get the emergency passports, in particular, out immediately. I am inundated, as all of us are, with calls and requests for...