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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: We should show solidarity with the wonderful people of the beautiful island of Cyprus. Its Government was prepared, under instruction from the troika and others, to steal up to 10% of the people's savings. This reminds us of the pressures the former Minister for Finance, the late Brian Lenihan and the former Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, were under in 2008 when they gave a guarantee that savings...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: I am calling on the Minister for Finance to clarify why the finance Ministers were prepared to put this pressure on Cyprus. I want to recall and recognise the contribution of our Government at that time to saving the small savers of this country, because they were not prepared, like the Cypriot Government, to grab their savings. We should show solidarity with and support the people of...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2013 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: Does Senator Barrett wish to pursue this matter?

Seanad: Finance Bill 2013 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: Recommendation No. 33 from Senator Darragh O'Brien has been ruled out of order as it is outside the scope of the Bill and is also declaratory in nature.

Seanad: Philantrophy and Fund-raising: Motion (27 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is two minutes over time.

Seanad: Philantrophy and Fund-raising: Motion (27 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State, but I must keep to the time.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, and his officials.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: We should refrain from referring to the Judiciary in this House. That is a tradition.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: I am sure the Deputy will observe the practice.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: He did not do so well on the horse meat controversy.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: Slightly compromised.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: I second the proposed amendment to the Order of Business. The acting leader of the Opposition, Senator Marc MacSharry, tabled item 16 on the Order Paper. I support the comments he made regarding the proposed disciplinary action against four Garda sergeants from the Carlow-Kilkenny area. I have a vested interest because I was nominated by the GRA and the AGSI-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: -----to be a candidate in the Seanad along with my colleague, Senator Ned O'Sullivan. I have dealt with the organisations over the past 11 years and have always found them to comprise of the most honourable and decent people.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: They work on behalf of their membership. The Government and the Minister for Justice and Equality are very sensitive. When my party was in government the GRA and AGSI protested at the back and front doors of Leinster House.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: We sat down and discussed their concerns with them, particularly the late Deputy Brian Lenihan and the then Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern. In my memory no Fianna Fáil Minister has ever directed a Garda Commissioner to take disciplinary action against a member of the Garda Síochána or the association that represents sergeants and inspectors. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: I suggest that the Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny moves the Minister, Deputy Shatter from the Department when the Government is being reshuffled because Deputy Shatter can no longer negotiate with Garda sergeants. I hope that a reshuffle happens soon.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: I have a question for the Taoiseach.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: I wish to make a good suggestion to the Taoiseach when he considers a reshuffle in due course. With regard to the outcome of today's by-election, Fianna Fáil is polling extraordinary well. It seems my party will get one in every three seats and two seats in every five seat constituencies. The polls are encouraging.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: When I was in the Department of Health protests took place all over the country. I was abused and accused but I never reported any member of the staff of the then health boards or reprimanded them-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: -----or recommended disciplinary action. Fianna Fáil is a much broader church.