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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Minister to attend the House to discuss the issues that have been raised by my colleagues, in particular Senator Ardagh, who is familiar with the situation in Dublin and throughout the country. To say that I am alarmed would be an understatement. Assistant Commissioner Pat Leahy stated that there would be no overtime in the country between now and Christmas except for work on...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: He said it six times.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: He told the Committee of Public Accounts that, if he got extra manpower today, he would send it to Ballyfermot and the Dublin inner city before Stepaside. Stepaside was a political decision. Why was the Tarmonbarry station on the bridge between Dublin, Roscommon and Castlebar not opened even though there was a Taoiseach there at the time?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: As the former Taoiseach told me, he promised to open Stepaside, but he did not promise there would be gardaí. There seem to be no gardaí going to Stepaside. It was the most blatant political manoeuvre, and now we know the full detail of the-----

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: The Leas-Chathaoirleach might not like to hear my views.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: Really?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: Senator Devine is not too bad at this herself.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: This from a party that is spending €5 million on propaganda. The last socialist democratic party in Germany had such a unit as well, so it does not surprise me. Knowing the background-----

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach, but some might find it difficult to hear the truth.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: The Government will spend €5 million on propaganda but not on overtime for gardaí in Dublin. It is a disgrace.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: No. This Government is out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: At what time is he coming in?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: The Leader said he is coming to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is being very rude.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: I jumped the gun.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: Not again.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: As well as the Department of Justice and Equality.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: I think I would do a very good job.

Seanad: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Paul Phelan, to the House and thank him for coming. I support the Private Members' Bill from my colleague, Senator Robbie Gallagher, and congratulate him on bringing the Bill before the House. I welcome in the Gallery Mr. Gus O'Gorman and his son, Cathal, who were instrumental in bringing this to the fore. They fought very bravely in the Supreme...

Seanad: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (29 Nov 2017)

Terry Leyden: Yes, and there is a new approach to politics. The weekend's events were difficult for everyone involved and I am thankful we are not facing a general election before Christmas and we all came to an agreement at the end of the day. We are back in business and the confidence and supply is still there. The agreement will be supported and I hope there will not be any other difficulties.