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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: He may not win it.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: If I had €200 million I would be humble too.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the part of statement by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, that related to the Garda Síochána, specifically the closure of Garda stations. Only two stations in my county of Roscommon will be affected, namely, Cootehall Garda station in Boyle, which featured in the books of John McGahern, and Loughglynn Garda station in...

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brian Hayes, to the House for statements on budget 2012. The Minister of State will commence proceedings; main speakers have eight minutes, others have five and the Minister of State will conclude no later than 7. 50 p.m.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator Darragh O'Brien, without interruption.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: There should be no interruptions.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator O'Brien has one minute left.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator O'Brien's time is up.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator O'Brien's time is up. I will stick to the time today.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: I have been criticised previously about this.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank Senator O'Brien, who was only 33 seconds over time.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Senator's time is up. I am under strict instructions to adhere to time limits.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: Well done to Senator O'Brien.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: I compliment the Fianna Fáil Party leader in the House, Senator Darragh O'Brien, and our finance spokesperson in the other House, Deputy Michael McGrath, on raising proposed cuts in the disability allowance. I also compliment Members who raised the issue at meetings of their respective parliamentary parties. This latter approach is much more effective than resigning on a whim. Public...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: Yes, I wish only to compliment members of the Cathaoirleach's party. At least I presume he is still a member of Fine Gael, although he may have recanted his membership.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: -----reproach. I was a Member of the Oireachtas when VAT was imposed on children's shoes. Fortunately, that ill-conceived tax was dealt with in the correct fashion. I was present when the late Jim Kemmy walked the right way through the lobbies and we had a general election as a result ach sin scéal eile.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: I second the amendments to the Order of Business moved by Senators Jim Walsh and Mark Daly and move my own amendment, namely, that the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, postpone until 1 January 2013 the provision in Financial Resolution No. 4 to increase value added tax from 21% to 23% on 1 January 2012 to allow consumers to respond to the pending change. The timeframe for...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: I propose that we invite the Minister for Finance to the House and put to him a proposal that he postpone the increase in VAT from 21% to 23% until 1 January 2013. Our VAT rate is the joint highest in Europe. A postponement would encourage consumer spending.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: Yes.