Results 7,221-7,240 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014: Second Stage (17 Jul 2014)
Terry Leyden: I call Senator David Norris. All Members are delighted about his return to good health.
- Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)
Terry Leyden: So be it.
- Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)
Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Charles Flanagan, and wish him well in his ministry. He has started by having to contend with one of the most difficult issues in the world today. It is one of the most serious to have arisen for a very long time and it has been a baptism of fire for him. I commend him for his work to date. Before I speak about the situation in Palestine...
- Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)
Terry Leyden: -----and for innocent victims to flee to the west. The world should put ships on the seas in the Mediterranean to rescue those under attack at this time. As far as the whole region is concerned, Israel's approach is to divide Hamas and Fatah. President Abbas is doing his utmost in this regard but he is not getting recognition. It is rather hypocritical for the Americans to condemn the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: Will the Leader arrange an early debate on the proposed water charges coming into force which will place enormous pressure on families? A Fianna Fáil Private Members' Bill will be discussed in the Dáil today which will elicit extra support. This morning on Shannonside radio the Fine Gael candidate in the forthcoming by-election, which I understand will be held on 10 October,...
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: -----and that there would be a 100% concession over three months, but this has been retracted and only 50% will be allowed and there will be a charge for the discharge side.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: Let her clarify whether she was, but we should clarify it in the House. I understand that when introduced, the charges could cost as much as €500 per house. It will be a major burden for families and we must deal with exemptions. Fianna Fáil has a Private Members' Bill on our policy in this regard. I am sure the Cathaoirleach will not mind me saying-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: I have asked my question, but as he comes from rural Ireland, I am sure the Cathaoirleach will allow me to state that at the weekend, the farm of John Hanley in Kilbegnet, Creggs, County Roscommon, hosted the international sheepdog trials. He is chairman of the IFA in the county and of the committee which worked very hard. It brought 25,000 people to the area. It was real agritourism and...
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: We should speak about agritourism and its benefits for Ireland, including events such as the ploughing championship.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: I thank the sponsors, Devenish Nutrition, FBD, the IFA and Roscommon County Council, who all deserve to take a bow. I was delighted to host the Fianna Fáil think-in in the Abbey Hotel on 14 and 15 September-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: Unlike the other political parties we brought the think-in to our own town.
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: Will the Senator not promote the Labour Party candidate in Roscommon-South Leitrim?
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: I agree with Senator Paschal Mooney in welcoming the moving of writs for the by-elections in Roscommon-South Leitrim and Dublin South West. I wish candidates, particularly the Fianna Fáil candidates of Mr. Ivan Connaughton and Mr. John Lahart, every success. This is the opportunity for payback to the Government.
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: We were given promises in the last general election that were broken. Promises were given by the Taoiseach and the then Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, that the round-the-clock services at Roscommon's accident and emergency department would be retained but instead it was closed. The people of Roscommon had an opportunity to show an opinion in the local elections, with Fine Gael losing...
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: The best anti-Government candidates are Mr. Connaughton and Mr. Lahart, who represent the Fianna Fáil Party. There will be a great opportunity for the people to have their say at this point. I hope the numbers will emerge.
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: We are getting a wonderful response on the doorsteps. The Fine Gael candidate in Roscommon-South Leitrim promised there would be no water charges for anybody who had to boil water for more than three months. That is a lie.
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: It is untrue.
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: That statement has been taken down from the Fine Gael website. This will be a great opportunity and we all look forward to 10 October. It will be the start of the fightback and the beginning of the evolution in Fianna Fáil in finding its way back to government. Our ambition is to be in government in 2016. I have many relations in bonny Scotland. I wish the Scots every success,...
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: Scotland and Ireland can be united in business and ideological background.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: Did Senator Coghlan himself ever play?