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Seanad: Human Trafficking and Prostitution: Motion (12 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I am afraid we are over time. I must call the last speaker. You have one minute remaining.

Seanad: Human Trafficking and Prostitution: Motion (12 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: Not with a vote. Some four minutes remain.

Seanad: Human Trafficking and Prostitution: Motion (12 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: That is a strong observation. Senator Zappone will get her four minutes if you do not interrupt her any longer. You are taking time from her. She has four minutes remaining one way or the other. Those are the rules of the House. Thank you.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: She cannot handle the truth.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: They know all about promises in Sligo.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I do not wish to throw oil on troubled waters this morning so I will be very reserved.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: As today is World Sight Day, I commend Senator Martin Conway, who is a great example to this House and to the country for the work he has done and the contribution he has made. I commend the Leader, the Cathaoirleach and the Clerk for providing the necessary services, and also commend Senator Katherine Zappone for her contribution yesterday in regard to hearing. The House has made a big...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: -----and Mr. Justice Kevin Cross, son-in-law of a former Fine Gael Minister-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: -----and contributor to the Fine Gael Party.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Government has.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: They have their snout in the trough and, by God, they are using it. I never came across anything like it. I cannot believe-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I have. How many more appointments are left? That is a good question. How many more appointments to the Judiciary will be made before this Government's term is over? I want to propose an amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I must put this forward. I ask the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, to come to the House to discuss the Keane report. It is vital that he comes here, not the Minister of State with responsibility for housing, who may be out of Government fairly shortly when the barracks in Mullingar closes. We want some continuity in this regard. We must have somebody who will be there for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, come to the House to discuss the Keane report next week, or as quickly as possible - today, if possible - although I presume he can come next week.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Cathaoirleach should wait, as I have not finished.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I wish to raise another item.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I wish to move a motion on the Order Paper, as I am entitled to do, in my name and the names of my colleagues.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: We have plenty of time.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: We do.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I accept that and will raise the matter next week, please God.