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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Exchange of Views with Mr. Egemen Bagis, Turkish Minister for Europe and Principal Turkish Negotiator for EU Membership. (18 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: I extend a warm welcome to the Minister and his delegation from Turkey. It is important that Turkey advances its application for membership of the Union. Never before has it been so important that a country such as Turkey becomes a member of the EU. It would stabilise the region. I have worked with Mr. Bagis' colleagues and the Turkish delegation to the Council of Europe, one of whom...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Exchange of Views with Mr. Egemen Bagis, Turkish Minister for Europe and Principal Turkish Negotiator for EU Membership. (18 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: He was my best friend.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Exchange of Views with Mr. Egemen Bagis, Turkish Minister for Europe and Principal Turkish Negotiator for EU Membership. (18 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: Excellent. I struck a good chord there. He acquitted himself extraordinarily well in the Council of Europe while continuing to work. He made a very good impression on Turkey's behalf. I share the concerns about Cyprus. I have never stood in northern Cyprus and do not intend to do so unless there is a free northern Cyprus or at least a united Cyprus. Too many British and Irish people...
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: I commend the six Taoiseach's nominees on their stand yesterday in relation to the Social Welfare Bill 2012. They acquitted themselves well with the people and are regarded as being-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: It is appropriate. The honourable Senators will make their decision in the best interests of the Irish people and in an independent manner will vote in a particular way. The public is delighted with their decision and with the independence of mind which they have shown since being elected to this Seanad. Well done.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: Those who promised that there would be no change in the respite care grant are not, in particular those who are members of the Labour Party.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: Fine Gael is doing what it always does.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: Some Labour Party members did not acquit themselves well yesterday. That must be admitted.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: Will the Leader agree that prisoners of good standing, who qualify for release during the Christmas period should be granted that release, as has always been the position of the Minister for Justice and Equality and the governors at this time of year? I hope that the Minister and governors will see fit to do so. I am not making the case on behalf of any particular prisoner. Christmas is a...
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: James Connolly would turn in his grave.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: Senator Jimmy Harte appeared on television with the Tánaiste, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, when those promises were being made. How can he stand up in this House and talk about our record?
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: My advice to Senator Jimmy Harte is that he should return to Fine Gael.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: There was no petrol for the jet.
- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: The Senator will have an opportunity to respond when the Minister is finished. Let us have an orderly debate.
- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: Amendment No. 7 in the name of Senator Barrett is out of order as it is consequential to amendment No. 2, which is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill.
- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: As it is now 1.30 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with an order of the Seanad of this day: "That each of the sections undisposed of is hereby agreed to, that the Title is hereby agreed to, that Report Stage is hereby completed and that the Bill is hereby passed."
- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: There is no amendment before the House. Senator Sean D. Barrett is opposing the section.
- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: The section is being opposed. The Senator is correct that we should speak to it.
- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: No, it will not. Would Senator Jillian van Turnhout like to make a general statement on the section?
- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2012)
Terry Leyden: If we can find the time.