Results 6,741-6,760 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Personal Insolvency Act (24 Sep 2013)
Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, to the House.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)
Terry Leyden: The Senator is well informed.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)
Terry Leyden: A report from the Council of Europe on the issue of trafficking looks at Ireland's implementation of the Council of Europe's 2005 anti-trafficking convention. Some 57 possible victims of trafficking were reported to An Garda Síochána in 2011, some 78 in 2010 and 66 in 2009. Only 40 of the 47 countries of the Council of Europe have signed up to the convention. Ireland has a proud...
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)
Terry Leyden: I asked a question about the Council of Europe and the report ---
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)
Terry Leyden: Senator Bacik just said "finally".
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: She voted against it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: A "Yes" vote tomorrow is not certain at this stage given that according to the debates on RTE and TV3, many people have changed their minds. I commend the Leader of the Fianna Fáil Party, Deputy Martin, on the very good case he put to the people.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: The Leader of the Government refused to debate with him, which is extraordinary in a democracy. Never before has a Taoiseach been afraid to debate an issue, which seemingly is close to his heart, with the Leader of the largest Opposition party in this country.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: Has the Leader worked out a strategy in terms of getting legislation through this House in the event of a "Yes" vote tomorrow? Will the Government consider dissolving the Dáil following the vote tomorrow, regardless of the outcome. If it is a "No" vote, this will result in a vote of no confidence in the Government. In terms of the setting up of an appeal court, which is close to the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: Senators on this side of the House will be very responsible. We will vote against any legislation that is not in the interests of the people-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: -----or relates to social welfare cuts and the closure of hospitals.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: It is important. I am simply letting the Cathaoirleach know were we stand. Fianna Fáil Party Senators will vote against any legislation that is not in keeping with party policy and take a responsible approach to other issues that are in the best interests of the country. The Government should dissolve both Houses and go before the people as quickly as possible to secure a new mandate...
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: The Fine Gael manifesto is the greatest scam of all.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: I would like to speak again. It may be the last chance I have to do so.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: He will never again be welcome here. He should be banned from the House.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: This Government knows it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: The Labour Party will be wiped out at the next general election.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: They should call a general election.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: That is for sure.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)
Terry Leyden: I am here for the vote.