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Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (24 Oct 2018)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the family of the late former Senator Maurice Hayes to the Chamber. I welcome his lovely wife, Joan, and his family, Clodagh and Nick, Margaret and Keith, Dara and Jane and William, Charlotte, Cecilia, Harriet and Garrett and family, Ronan, Laura and son Maurice. The grandchildren should be very proud of their grandfather. I had the honour of serving with him for nearly five...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: I welcome our colleague, Senator Freeman, back to the House. She played a very important role in the presidential election. She highlighted Pieta House and mental health and all the work she is involved in. She has done the State some service. She came back with her dignity intact. She was an excellent candidate. As Senator Norris did, I congratulate President Michael D. Higgins. He...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (6 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to the House, and thank him for coming to brief the Seanad on the present situation, in particular the ever-moving position of the British Government. I remind the Minister that last December he said that the backstop was cast-iron and bullet proof. Things do not seem to be quite as bullet-proof as they were last...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that the House adjourns at 5.30 p.m. today.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: I request that the Leader of the House, Senator Buttimer, arrange an early discussion on the old question of the cost of insurance, particularly in light of the fact the Personal Injuries Assessment Board has reported that the average claim for whiplash in Ireland is €20,000, five times the average in the United Kingdom for similar complaints. There have been 4,500 settlements in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Committee of the Regions: Discussion. (14 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: I extend a warm welcome to our colleagues on the Committee of the Regions and thank them for their work. As this meeting is being live-streamed and they can obtain copies of their contributions to the meeting, it is a great opportunity for them to show what they are doing in Europe. As they will know, it is hard to get that message across in the media. So many things are happening that it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Committee of the Regions: Discussion. (14 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: I have one quick point on the relationship between the work of the Committee of the Regions and the assemblies, of which most of the witnesses are members. Are the assemblies forums to which they can bring back reports from the Committee of the Regions? Perhaps we could invite some of the assemblies to meet this committee given that it embraces European affairs and the assemblies are...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: We experienced euphoria last night on the announcement by Prime Minister, Theresa May, that a majority in her Cabinet backed the Brexit deal with the European Union. People were very happy with the deal and it is very satisfactory as far as Ireland and Britain are concerned. The UK got a tremendous deal. As I watched a live broadcast from the House of Commons this morning, it became clear...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: They will not be able to swing the numbers.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: Sinn Féin gave a commitment to the electorate and has stood by that commitment for more than 100 years. I do not think it has any bearing on the situation. Furthermore, the presence of Sinn Féin MPs would create more division-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: -----and give Tory MPs another excuse to say they would not be held to ransom by Sinn Féin Members of the House of Commons. We need calm heads and we cannot take too much credit here for the deal. There were premature congratulations being offered here in the past 24 hours.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: I join the Leader of the Opposition, Senator Ardagh, in congratulating the IRFU and the Irish rugby team on the fantastic victory last Saturday night against the All Blacks of New Zealand. It was a great night for Ireland and for rugby. It is regrettable that we did not pursue the Rugby World Cup.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: We should have got it. Nevertheless, we must congratulate the Minister, Deputy Ross, on the success of the team.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: Congratulations and well done. We will never look back. Senator Ardagh referred to crime, gangland violence and the need for more gardaí on the beat. That is all very commendable, but gardaí are facing major challenges with the crimes and assassinations that are happening. Dublin is a very dangerous city at present due to the operations taking place and the number of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: That is for sure.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: They will have to improve the quality of the microphones. I basically complimented Senator Ardagh on raising the issue of crime.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: -----and the need for-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: I spoke about "Crimecall" and work being done in RTÉ to bring------

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: It is private schools and the rich boys' clubs.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Terry Leyden: I am checking the microphone because I want to make sure the Leader of the Seanad hears me this morning. I do not want any mistakes.