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Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: Amendment No. 4 has been discussed with amendment No. 1. Is Senator Mullen pressing that amendment?

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister and his officials for attending the House.

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister and his officials for coming to the House and spending their time here to get this Bill passed by the House. I also thank all Senators for their co-operation.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, although I would not necessarily welcome his speech. As far as this issue is concerned, these are additional barracks which it is proposed to close. I will give an example of what the Dún Uí Néill barracks means to people in Cavan. The former Minister for Defence, the late John Wilson, uncle of our esteemed whip, Senator Wilson, brought the proposal to...

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I wanted to declare an interest in that regard. It is rather sinister that no decision will be made before 27 October. The Government parties are concerned that their presidential candidates are floundering in the polls.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: On reflection, it might be better off without one at this stage.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Minister of State seems to be ill-informed. A decision will not be made because of the by-election in Dublin West where we hope to win the seat. That would be a great success.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I have just come from canvassing in that area.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I have just come from canvassing and I received a great reception-----

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I need the protection of the Chair. I know I might be provocative but no decision will be made until after the elections. Not to change the subject but the Government closed the accident and emergency department in Roscommon.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: It is a no-go area for a Fine Gael and a Labour Party candidate. We have suffered immensely under this Government. We held on to that department despite all the financial difficulties. I have been informed that the savings to the State here are minimal but the benefits to the areas involved are immense. Let us be logical. Unfortunately, too regularly, we hear announcements by private...

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: My time has gone very quickly. I need some extra time for the number of interruptions. We appreciate the difficulties in the country. We had to face them. We took decisions in the national interest, not that of Fianna Fáil. If we had we would have gone to the country in September 2010 and allowed Fine Gael to take on the task of introducing a budget. It is implementing a budget we...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader confirm the date the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, is coming to the Seanad? Will he consider taking No. 16, motion No. 3, on the Order Paper, which relates to Roscommon hospital, on that date? The Leader can take it that there will be a question to the Minister and that Roscommon hospital will feature in the debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: The situation there is very serious. We have lost the accident and emergency service and it is causing great concern as we go into the winter months. I will ask the Minister to consider that. Second, I do not expect a reply from the Leader today but will he examine the situation regarding the Lisbon treaty? Under the Lisbon treaty this House was required to scrutinise European legislation....

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: There is an enormous amount of knowledge in the House which could be of great benefit in scrutinising European legislation.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: We are.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I am sure the Minister is aware of the Roscommon issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: When will the Minister attend the House?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: Excellent.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: That is not correct. Measurement takes place before and after works.