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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: So they can charge what they like.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: The company I have mentioned buys this information for €2.20 and charges €5.50 to those who wish to access it. That is a fact. They do not make any apologies for it. It is an exorbitant charge. People are being caught. Many people would not be aware of these charges when they sign up to a package. They are told it is a wonderful package because they will save a certain...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (24 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the delegation, particularly the four representatives from my region. The longest serving is Ms Marian Harkin who was in the old Connacht-Ulster constituency, followed by Ms Mairead McGuinness. Mr. Luke "Ming" Flanagan and Mr. Matt Carthy are new Members. The region is very well represented today and I am very impressed. I also welcome Mr. Seán Kelly who represents the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: I join the leader of Fianna Fáil, Deputy Micheál Martin, and the Fianna Fáil group in the Seanad in paying tribute to the outgoing Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny. Deputy Kenny served the country well. He and I were elected to the Dáil in 1977. The date of the election was 16 June-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: -----and the Government was formed shortly afterwards. I had the great pleasure of voting for Mr. Jack Lynch - honest Jack - and Deputy Kenny voted for Mr. Liam Cosgrave. Of course, Jack won on the day.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: I am very pleased to have been here to see many new taoisigh, probably ten or more. There will now be an 11th tomorrow.I wish Deputy Leo Varadkar every success as well. Many people in this Seanad await with anticipation or look forward to the possibility of being appointed to Cabinet by him just like Senator James Dooge was given a ministerial appointment by Garrett FitzGerald, and was very...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: I want to wish the Taoiseach's wife Fionnuala and their three children well. He has a wonderful family. Fionnuala worked for the best educator of all - Charles J. Haughey.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Fionnuala was a marvellous press secretary. Yes, dear. The Senator will have her say.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell is one of the best promoted. Mind, she was duly rewarded for her loyalty.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Very few have been given such recognition by any Taoiseach at any time.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Fionnuala-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Fionnuala was one of the press officers ever in this State. She certainly did the State some service and she certainly was of great help to Fianna Fáil as she has been to the Taoiseach since their marriage. Today is a special day for the Kenny family. It is great to see that Enda decided to leave on his own terms because he would not have been ousted. I wish to make it quite clear...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: They are normally the most loyal of all.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Finally, I urge Leo Varadkar to heed the experience of Theresa May and not go for an early election.

Seanad: Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: I congratulate the Minister of State on his reappointment. I am sure he is delighted. It is nice to be reappointed to an office and he has retained his portfolio in the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. It is a happy day for him and his family and a great honour. I know what it is like myself having had the personal experience of being reappointed in different...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Chairman, the fishing rights on the River Shannon are owned by the ESB, and the electricity board does not charge for fishing rights. The argument put forward by the Minister of State is very weak and does not hold water. I believe that agreement has lapsed. Somebody has been misinformed on this issue. I hope it is resolved because the Minister has the power to resolve it.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: I second Senator Ardagh's amendment to the Order of Business. I ask that the Minister of State, Deputy Moran, would come to the House to speak on when the report on the re-opening of five more Garda stations will be presented. A total of 95 were closed in 2013. It may be a matter for the Minister for Justice and Equality or for the Taoiseach-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: -----or a matter for the Minister, Deputy Ross, who pulled off a great stroke. Stepaside Garda station was one of the 95 closed on 31 January 2013 and is the only one that will be re-opened in some shape or form through this interim report that was taken out of context. Other Garda stations such as that in Rush were closed but are not being re-opened. Only one specific station concerned...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: The point is that I wonder where the Minister, Deputy Naughten, was. He reminds me of the dormouse in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". The Senator might know-----