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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: It is through the actions of our ambassador that they will be released safely. I do not believe, therefore, that is the action we should take in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the safe release of Irish citizens from Israel and commend the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Martin, for their very steady handling of the issue. They have indicated to the Israeli Government where Ireland stands on it and on the deaths of the nine Turkish citizens. On the issue of passports, the Government has called in the people responsible for forging...

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister, Deputy Martin, for coming to the Seanad to give a comprehensive report on this situation. I commend him, the Taoiseach and the Government on their united approach in this regard. There was a united statement from the Cabinet yesterday and it set a headline around the world on this issue. The Minister is, as far as I know, the only Foreign Minister in the European...

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am not comparing Sinn Féin to Hamas.

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am not comparing Sinn Féin with Hamas; I would compare Sinn Féin more with the Palestinian Liberation Organisation. I do not imply anything because Sinn Féin has taken a very positive role. There is no connection whatsoever. My point is that Hamas will have to accept Israel's right to exist. That is fundamental. There should be an effort to unite both Fatah and Hamas to achieve a...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I join the welcome to Dr. Ian Paisley - Lord Paisley - and his lovely wife, Baroness Eileen Paisley, to this House. It is an historic day for all of us when we have such a wonderful man and his lady wife in this House. I extend a céad míle fáilte to both of them. Today will remain in our memories and it is great that the Cathaoirleach is present today as well. I support Senator Rónán...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I thank Senator Buttimer for reminding me of the events of 1977, when I was first elected to this House. I thank him for the best wishes.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am the only Member present who was elected on that date. By the way, it was a great Government under the late Mr. Jack Lynch.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: The conclusions of the Saville report are clear. There is no doubt that what happened on Bloody Sunday was "both unjustified and unjustifiable" and wrong. The command to go into the Bogside in Derry should not have been given. These were the words of Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, yesterday and they are most welcome. For the families and community of Derry it was an emotional and...

Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: No, the Senator does not.

Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I thank Senator Carroll for sharing time. Some 33 years ago on this day I entered the Lower House. I served with the former Deputy, Ber Cowen, father of the Taoiseach. I shared an office with him. He was a Minister of State and a fine colleague. His son is the Taoiseach. I am delighted to have the opportunity — I thank the Opposition for it — to vote confidence in the Taoiseach. He...

Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: It is Bloomsday not doomsday.

Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: James Joyce would be very disappointed. He would disown Senator Norris.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the decision by the Government of Israel to ease the blockade of the Gaza Strip, where 1.5 million people are in an open prison. In fact, it is very similar to a concentration camp. What is happening in that region is tragic. However, this is a tribute to the nine Turkish volunteers who sacrificed their lives on behalf of the 1.5 million people in Gaza and travelled on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: It would be useful to discuss how opinion polls can be used to manipulate the outcome of a general election.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: There was a proposal to ban them for the week before general elections were held but this was defeated at that time. The Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll was flawed and flukey. Those concerned now admit that they will review the situation because Fianna Fáil's position is far stronger than shown in that poll-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: -----and the Labour Party position is far less strong. It is grossly unfair. However, I am aware that the The Irish Times and its correspondents-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: -----are delighted to undermine the Government and Fine Gael. They are hoping to get a Labour Party led Government-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: -----but they will not achieve that.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (17 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: Two more speakers are offering and as this is an important issue I ask the acting leader to extend the time allocated for the debate in order to allow them to make their contributions and for the Minister to respond.