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Seanad: Address by President of the Irish Human Rights Commission (28 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: I welcome Dr. Manning back to the House and thank him for attending today. I thank him for his helpfulness as leader of the Opposition when, as Minister of State, I sat in the seat he now occupies and legislation passed through the House in a timely fashion. I also thank him for his endorsement of the excellent O'Rourke report and convey her thanks to him for that contribution which I hope...

Seanad: Address by President of the Irish Human Rights Commission (28 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: Will the president of the Irish Human Rights Commission consider the application made by the AGSI for affiliate membership of the ICTU on a human rights basis, that is, its right as a representative body of Garda sergeants and inspectors? I thank Dr. Manning for making such an excellent speech, his point on the Garda Síochána and work with the force on human rights issues. He has made a...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: It made a better job of it than the Government made of it in the past six months.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: I wish to second the proposal by the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: But not about the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: Fine Gael and the Labour Party closed the accident and emergency department in Roscommon General Hospital. Remember that?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: What about that?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: Not yet.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: They closed the accident and emergency department in Roscommon General Hospital within one year.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: His was a great appointment by the former Fianna Fáil and Progressive Democrats Government.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: If the Senator does not mind me saying so, he is making a Second Stage speech. He has made his point very well in respect of the amendment.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: There is none.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Minister has a very busy schedule and I am sure he would not like to be delayed.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator Mullen could not accuse Senator Mooney of being pro-drink driving.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator Mullen, without interruption.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Senator should carry on.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: I do not believe St. Augustine has anything to do with this Bill. It would not be applicable in his time, unless one drove a chariot.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, for bringing the Bill through the House and for his comprehensive response to the questions raised by Members. I wish him and the Bill well.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Sep 2011)

Terry Leyden: When is it proposed to sit again?