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Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: Today and yesterday have been very historic days. I ask the Leader of the House to send our best wishes to the new British Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Nick Clegg, MP, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, with which the Fianna Fáil Party is aligned in the European Parliament and the Council of Europe. I happen to be vice president of the party in the Council of Europe.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: I wanted to put it on the record that we form a group. The Fine Gael Party-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: It is appropriate that after 65 years there is a coalition Government in Britain. I thank Mr. Gordon Brown, MP, for his work for Ireland and I wish the new British Government well. Our Leader should convey that to the new British Government. I just wanted to point that we have a little link through the Fianna Fáil Party with the new Government in Britain.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: I support the Garda Síochána in its work last night. It is very unfair that certain elements incited people to try to storm the Bastille last night, which was unsuccessful, thanks to the diligence of the Garda Síochána, whose members are on the front line at every protest. I am delighted that Senator Norris did not get out, because it was bad enough before he got out and it would have...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: A certain correspondent in The Irish Times was certainly inciting the riot last night.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: It is serious when people are rioting outside the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: It is very serious when Fintan O'Toole is inciting them.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: I support Senator Keaveney's request to the Leader to extend the sympathies of the House to Nessa Childers, MEP, on the death of Mrs. Rita Childers, the widow of the late President, Mr. Erskine Childers. I ask the Leader, in light of Senator Walsh's contribution, when the House will discuss No. 31, motion 4 in the name of numerous Senators, including me, which addresses the serious issue of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: I understand that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: The Senator offers good advice.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the comments that have been made in respect of the fracas, or riot, that took place last week. I commend Senator Cummins for his courage and his convictions. The Senator is prepared to stand up and be counted. The Garda Síochána should be extremely proud to have a man of his calibre in the House. Criminal charges are being prepared in respect of what happened last week. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: However, no two people see the world in the same way. Everyone has his or her own particular take on life and I firmly believe that all of us who seek to maintain our democratic freedoms have a responsibility to exercise caution in our utterances. Following Fintan O'Toole's communications with me by e-mail and on radio in recent days, I accept-----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: I hear what the Cathaoirleach is saying.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am being extremely serious about this matter, to which I have given great thought.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: As already stated, I have given great thought to this matter. Following Fintan O'Toole's communications with me in recent days-----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: The Cathaoirleach should allow me to finish.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: I accept that Fintan O'Toole is indeed a democrat.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: That was my personal statement.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: I have made my statement in the best interests-----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: If the Cathaoirleach accepts that as my withdrawal of the statement, I will confirm that now.