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Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: Yes, particularly in Sligo. The Bill is important but there has been resistance to it at Government level from the Minister and his Department. I commend Senator Kelly because the Bill has received tremendous coverage in the local media - so much so that people think it has been passed. This is a wonderful achievement. There has been so much radio coverage that people presume the Bill has...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: A meeting was held in Mullingar last night.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: No, I am entitled to more time because there is a special provision relating to Bills.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I will have to ask the Clerk to check the Standing Orders.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: When will the Committee Stage of the Wind Turbines Bill 2012 be taken? No. 12 on the Order Paper is the Registration of Wills Bill 2011, which was endorsed by the Labour and Fine Gael parties when my party was in government. I have a question for the members of the legal profession who are present. There are a few solicitors, barristers and half barristers in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I ask them to examine the Bill. I want the acting Leader to ask his colleagues in the Law Library and brilliant barristers to examine the Bill. I am prepared to table amendments and to accept changes to them in order to make it possible to enact the legislation.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: It is like an annual column from County Kerry.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: We debate frequently.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I hope he is re-elected.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brian Hayes, who is accompanied by Mr. John O'Sullivan, Commissioner of Valuation, and Mr. Terry Walsh, of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I was delighted to listen to the contributions that have been made. Senator Terry Brennan has expressed his views in a solid and reasonable manner,...

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate that. However, I think the Seanad should mark this day and this is my only opportunity to say it.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: More than 150 students will be in Roscommon town today from the convent of Mercy primary school, Roscommon community college and the convent of Mercy, to celebrate the day for the girls. We will recognise the day in Seanad Éireann. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his liberal approach. He is a person with a great heart and a great interest in the development and the position of women...

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I know it was meant humorously but Pol Pot in Cambodia-----

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: One million people died during his time.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: It was an unfortunate reference.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I agree with the Leader of the Opposition, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, about inviting the Minister for an early debate on the issue. Senator Pat O'Neill's comments are welcome, given that I know he is his master's voice in Seanad Éireann. When the Senator speaks, he is generally speaking on behalf of the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I am delighted the Minister will come to the House. There is no doubt that the reform of local government will be detrimental to rural areas which will not have the same level of representation as heretofore. For example, Roscommon County Council is to be reduced in size from 26 seats to 18, which is a blow to the area, and there are to be similar reductions in counties Leitrim, Cavan and...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: Local representation is being wiped out. It will also have an effect on representation in Seanad Éireann. If the Seanad survives, there will be a reduction in the number of Senators from the western region as a result of the so-called reform of local government. That will be detrimental to local government and the level of regional representation.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: It may not affect Senators today, but it may do so some day. This issue should also be raised. On another point, the Labour Party was able to tell its members last Friday evening exactly what the situation was. They were fully briefed. As I see Senator Jimmy Harte nodding, I presume he was briefed.