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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: You are excited.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: I find it very hard to be excited having to listen-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator Healy Eames's has made an interesting proposal which should be examined in detail by the Government. I am pleased to confirm that Senator Bacik has left Trinity College on leave of absence. I welcome clarification on the issue as I had not seen any statements about it. While it is not my business, given that the Senator has been a Member of the House for four or five years, her...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator Bacik informed me of the position - I did not ask her. Will she miss out on becoming a professor as a result of her decision, given that Trinity College is handing out professorships like snuff at a wake? Senator Norris will probably get one also.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Senator made a statement on the issue to the House a while ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: I am not interested.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is as exciting as ever.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: Yes. The Government and the Fianna Fáil Party have tabled separate motions on Palestine. I am surprised and amazed that the Government is not supporting the application by Palestine to be recognised at the United Nations in September.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: I have read it.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: I strongly welcome it, if it is the case that-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: When will the Leader's motion be put to the House? I am pleased to note, if it is the case, that the Government will support the recognition of Palestine as a state at the United Nations, bearing in mind that in 1996 I led a delegation which included the current Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, that travelled the length and breadth of Palestine with...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: Very presidential.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Future of Local and Rural Transport: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, who has returned to us via the European Parliament.

Seanad: Future of Local and Rural Transport: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Minister of State is very welcome back.

Seanad: Future of Local and Rural Transport: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: On behalf of the House, I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response and addressing the issues raised. I wish him well.

Seanad: Future of Local and Rural Transport: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: I understand we will move to consider the Insurance Bill. There was no break proposed on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Future of Local and Rural Transport: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: No, it is not within our remit to change it.

Seanad: Future of Local and Rural Transport: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Minister should be along presently. If he is delayed, we can suspend the sitting, with the permission of the Leader of the House.

Seanad: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill, 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: Is that agreed? Agreed.