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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank Senators for their votes. They are appreciated.

Seanad: Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Second Stage (25 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: Eight minutes.

Seanad: Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Second Stage (25 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Minister will be called to reply at 5.20 p.m.

Seanad: Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Second Stage (25 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: We will try to accommodate all the Members.

Seanad: Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Second Stage (25 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: Is the Senator sharing time?

Seanad: Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Second Stage (25 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I apologise for interrupting the Minister of State but I have to put the question.

Seanad: Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Second Stage (25 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister and officials for dealing with the Bill today.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: The House should extend its sympathy on the tragic death of brave Garda Ciaran Jones who died during the recent floods.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: As full confirmation had not been provided yesterday, I waited until today to extend my sympathy. It is in order to do so. I extend sympathy to the parents of Garda Jones, John and Brenda; his brother, Alan, and sister, Michelle. His actions on the night in question in seeking to save lives were above and beyond the call of duty. I extend sympathy to his family, the Garda Commissioner and...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Deputy made a statement that he was not even aware of the matter. He will have to stand up for the people of north Roscommon.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the closure of courthouses. A courthouse is economically important to a town and the closure of Boyle courthouse will sound the death knell for the town. It will also have a major effect on the work of the Courts Service, solicitors, the presiding judge and the surrounding area. A courthouse has an economic benefit for a town and affords it prestige....

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Minister is two in one; he is the Minister for Justice and Equality and also Minister for Defence.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I have asked a question. Incidentally, this issue also affects the Cathaoirleach's county which will not be exempt from the proposed closure of courthouses. He should be deeply concerned about the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I asked the Leader about the courthouses in Boyle and Sligo.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I asked him for a debate on the issue.

Seanad: Gender-Based Violence: Motion (26 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I commend and support the motion proposed by Senator Rónán Mullen and seconded by Senator Fergal Quinn. I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Perry. I am rather surprised the Government has not agreed with the motion which is very broad and fair. It would not cause any diplomatic difficulties for the Government in supporting it. The procedure in the House is that Government...

Seanad: Health Services: Statements, Questions and Answers (27 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: If it has one.

Seanad: Health Services: Statements, Questions and Answers (27 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Minister closed the accident and emergency department in Roscommon County Hospital.

Seanad: Health Services: Statements, Questions and Answers (27 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: On a point of order, surely all Senators are entitled to make comments on the health service.

Seanad: Health Services: Statements, Questions and Answers (27 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I will waste time if I so wish. Is the Minister afraid to answer questions in the House?