Results 7,241-7,260 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: That was Mark Twain.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: Has the Government any intention of bringing forward a Bill regarding the defamation of the dead? Some countries have such legislation. I raise it in particular regarding statements by Dr. TK Whitaker in an authorised biography by Anne Chambers published by Transworld Ireland, which has made a statement withdrawing certain allegations made about the late Charles Haughey, former Taoiseach,...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: I accept that, but it was not the case. Maureen Haughey has issued a very detailed statement from the Haughey family.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: It is relevant because I asked if there was a Bill on the defamation of the dead, which some countries have, although historians do not like them. For somebody of the calibre, ability and standing of Dr. Whitaker, whose book will be launched next Tuesday night, I am disappointed that any writer, Anne Chambers, or any publisher, such as Transworld, would use misleading statements to undermine...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: When he decided on an issue, he told the Secretary General of the Department of Finance, and that was it. I am glad of the opportunity to put the record straight.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: You have been very generous. Thank you.
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: Mr. Curran, the secretary general of Fine Gael.
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: I welcome one of the most distinguished journalists in the history of the State, Vincent Browne, to the House. He has just left the Chamber. On the appointment of Mr. McNulty to the board of IMMA, there is a procedure in place regarding the qualifications, which are important, but would the candidate be qualified if he had not been appointed by the Minister to the position? That is an...
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: The approach regarding the qualifications, which we all go through and of which I am well aware-----
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: But it is an excellent point.
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: I understand that-----
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: I understand a High Court judge was an arbitrator regarding the qualifications.
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: I understand that, but I understand it is only in the event of a question mark over the qualification. I do not believe the High Court judge would be required if questions did not arise. It is a matter for the Clerk of the Seanad to decide on the qualifications of the person, subject to appeal to a High Court judge.
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: Why was it necessary to appoint the candidate to the board-----
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: It is a question, and people are talking to me about it.
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: I am not questioning the-----
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: No, but I request that the Minister come to the House. She is getting a baptism of fire at last and is finding out that it is difficult being in Government, particularly when she did not decide on the appointment. She was told to appoint Mr. McNulty to this board.
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: It is one of many mini-scandals to affect this Government.
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: I think it will damage the candidate in the by-election in Roscommon-South Leitrim also.
- Seanad: Order of Business - Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)
Terry Leyden: Paul, your P45 is on the way.