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- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)
Terry Leyden: It is a very complex Bill and I have no doubt that in exercising the wisdom of the House we will bring to the attention of the Minister issues that may require the tabling of amendments and the consideration of the Bill again in the other House. If so, so be it. There is no panic about the Bill and I do not see a need to rush it. It has been discussed for some time, is very important and...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)
Terry Leyden: As many people do not remember these events, I like to remind them of what happened.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)
Terry Leyden: If there was a free vote-----
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)
Terry Leyden: I am alerting the Leas-Chathaoirleach to the fact that the Dáil may have to be recalled later this month.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)
Terry Leyden: If there had been a free vote on the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill, it would have been defeated and there could have been a general election. Let us be clear about this. The point is that the Whip system has a certain benefit as far as the Government is concerned. No Government could perform its duties without a Whip system.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)
Terry Leyden: In the case of the Civil Partnership Bill, I would be in favour of allowing people to vote according to conscience. I would have no difficulty whatsoever in voting according to conscience.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)
Terry Leyden: The Leader has outlined his recommendation that the Seanad discuss European affairs every month. It is recommended in section 20 of the recommendation we are to discuss at 11.30 a.m. that the Seanad hold discussions every month and that the Chairmen of select committees make proposals to this House for discussion. I commend the Leader for being far-sighted in anticipating the decision made...
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)
Terry Leyden: I welcome the report on mortgage arrears from the personal debt expert group which has made very useful recommendations. They are more than just recommendations because the Financial Regulator, Matthew Elderfield, is part of the group and will ensure they are enforced. The 12-month period is quite short to sort things out before the banks move to repossess a house. At least two years would...
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)
Terry Leyden: I am. They received promotions in light of the misleading information which was fed into NAMA but there is now realism about the situation. I very much regret that the Citywest Hotel owned by Jim Mansfield has gone into receivership. It is a major blow. It provided great accommodation for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Ard-Fheiseanna, as well as numerous sports teams over the years.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)
Terry Leyden: It will continue to do so and I wish it well for the future.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)
Terry Leyden: I do not think it is appropriate to call the Leader of the House a liar.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)
Terry Leyden: Will the Leader of the House arrange a debate on the new initiative by the Government to create 150,000 jobs over the next five years? It would be worthwhile for this forum to discuss the issues on a regular basis. We have a role that is either relevant or redundant. The Seanad has a very important role at this stage, particularly in respect of the creation of 150,000 jobs through...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)
Terry Leyden: We should put the past in the past. Whatever differences there have been-----
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)
Terry Leyden: -----that is over and done with and we must look to the future. We need people who have provided service to the State, including Mr. Dermot Desmond, to come on board and to create and fulfil the 150,000 jobs. We need less red tape.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)
Terry Leyden: Some 10,000 jobs are gone from the licensed vintner trade and it is wrapped up in red tape with regard to renewal of licences, young people being on premises and dance licences.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)
Terry Leyden: We have a role to highlight the issues in this House and become relevant. Members of this House could be brought in by the IDA and the tourism authorities to promote the country abroad.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)
Terry Leyden: Members of this House could work longer and better for the country without an increase in pay.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)
Terry Leyden: That is called self-interest.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)
Terry Leyden: Self-interest.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)
Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.