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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (13 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, and the officials from the Department of Justice and Equality. I commend the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, for bringing the Bill into the House as quickly as he has. I also commend the officials for their work on this detailed and comprehensive legislation. The Bill, however, should be amended by Members...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: The sooner Members on that side are all on bikes, the better, as far as we are concerned, so they can bike out of here.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: It is hard to get from Roscommon to Dublin on a bike.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: I regret the crash of the air ambulance and I hope no one was injured. I hope it is working again quickly because it is vital, although it is no replacement for an accident and emergency unit in Roscommon. I ask the Leader to set aside time next week to consider the report of the Constituency Commission, which is reviewing Dáil and European Parliament constituencies. The report will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Leader of the House to give this careful consideration. As six Senators made submissions, it is important to see the outcome of their submissions. The Taoiseach said that no Government in Irish history has ever altered such a report, that this is a completely and utterly independent commission and that, since commissions were set up, none has ever been changed or altered by...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: The Cathaoirleach has an interest in this matter. It will be interesting to see the redrawing of the constituencies, which is very important. I was the victim of a gerrymandered constituency when my constituency joined Longford. It broke all the rules and I am glad Deputy James Bannon-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: I am glad that Deputy James Bannon made a good case that Longford and Roscommon should not be reunited. I wish the upcoming Deputies well. In constituencies where there are two Labour Deputies, only one will return if they are lucky. There will be changes ahead and Members should enjoy the next few years because they will be short.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: That was then; this is now.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: He might change it after tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: He has a good PR company behind him. It is good spin.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: I am much obliged and thank the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: Are we invited to those meetings?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: I do not think the Chamber should be used for that purpose, by the way.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: Yes.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, and his officials to the House.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: Amendments Nos. 23a, 24 and 25 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: Amendments Nos. 26, 27, 27a, 28 and 51 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: Amendment No. 29 is ruled out of order as it involves a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: I certainly hope Senator Power does so.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Terry Leyden: Amendments Nos. 31 and 32 are related and may discussed together by agreement