Results 761-780 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden
- Seanad: FÁS Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (28 Jan 2004)
Terry Leyden: Senator Ulick Burke was the one who was being provocative.
- Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: I welcome Dr. Ali Halimeh, the Delegate General of the Palestinian people.
- Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: He is welcome. I commend Senator Norris on tabling this motion which is agreed by all parties in the House. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kitt, and the Minister, Deputy Cowen, both of whom have played a very important role in relation to the future of Palestine and the difficulties of that region. I commend the Government for its excellent contribution this evening which outlines...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: I support the request by the Senator O'Meara that the Leader make time available in the next few weeks for a full debate on the report by the Competition Authority and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment published yesterday, particularly on the percentage profits of insurance brokers from insurance premia. Much work has been done in regard to the insurance industry. The Joint...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: Congratulations.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: If possible, could the Leader look at the significant increase in the price of Independent Group's Sunday newspapers? Last Sunday, the price of the Sunday Independent and The Sunday Tribune increased by 11% from â¬1.80 to â¬2.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: I wonder if Fine Gael will feature these on "rip-off Ireland". Will it be afraid to take on the newspapers also?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: The Sunday Times costs â¬1.80 and is very good value. The Daily Star Sunday is â¬1.30.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: The Sunday Mirror and The Sunday People cost â¬1 each. The News of the World is 90 cent for those who want to look at page three.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: We are having a debate on competition tomorrow. These newspapers are not setting a great example. The major newspapers will criticise this House and the Government about price increases.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: They never criticise themselves when they make increases.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: When was a newspaper ever criticised for increasing prices? Fine Gael will not raise thisââ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: ââbecause it is afraid of Independent News and Media.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: Is it as good as the system here?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: They are good value.
- Seanad: Industrial Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (25 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Michael Ahern, who is here on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Fahey. I also welcome his officials to the House. I commend the Department on bringing forward the Industrial Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003. I congratulate the Minister of State on the legislation which has arisen...
- Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: There is nothing wrong with that.
- Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Michael Ahern, and his officials. I wish also to place on record my appreciation that the Leader of the House, Senator O'Rourke, has provided time for this important debate so soon after the publication of the report. It is an indication of how seriously this House views the issue of insurance. The...
- Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: The Senator did well with the old car he has.
- Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)
Terry Leyden: I am not involved in the debate when I am in the Chair.