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Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: The exemption of VAT on children's clothes and footwear reminds me of the time former Taoiseach, Garret FitzGerald, attempted to impose VAT on these items. Even former Deputy Jim Kemmy could not live with it and begged him not to do it.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: This debate brings back strange memories of the items on which the Opposition imposed tax.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Senator was not born at the time.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: He was one of the children who would have been taxed.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: I wish to make one further point while the officials are present. All old age pensions should be exempt from income tax and the free fuel allowance should be doubled, given that a tank full of oil of costs €530 and tax on oil is high. We are doing a great deal of lobbying in this regard. I ask the Leas-Chathaoirleach to allow me to make another point.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: Free fuel should be given all year round because it is needed throughout the year. I hope the officials will listen.

Seanad: Visit of South African Delegation. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: Before I call the next speaker I ask the House to join me in welcoming Mr. Shaun Edward Byneveldt and a parliamentary delegation from the Western Cape Province of South Africa, who are in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. On my own behalf and on behalf of my colleagues and the Government I wish them a very warm welcome and céad míle fáilte, and extend best wishes to them for their visit...

Seanad: Public Private Partnerships: Statements (Resumed). (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Minister of State will speak without interruption.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Senator should come down to Roscommon.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: They could not even keep their hospital open in Longford.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Senator's Government left it standing for a year.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: What about Longford hospital? Do not mind Mullingar.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: What about Longford hospital? Senator Bannon and Barry Desmond closed it. I know them well.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: Who closed Longford hospital? It is the third secret of Fatima.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: That is ridiculous.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: I have read it.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Senator should read the motion.

Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements (Resumed). (18 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, and congratulate him on his appointment to this very important portfolio. He has considerable experience in politics and in Government, which he can bring to it. It is one of the most important Ministries because it involves looking after those who need assistance and support. That this Government is left of centre and has...

Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements (Resumed). (18 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: I wish to confirm that I was not muzzled in any way. I am still opposed to the Hanly report.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: I request the Leader to arrange a debate next week in regard to Phil Flynn's report on the decentralisation programme, which was approved by the Government. The programme requires an enormous commitment. There is disappointment that the 230 jobs in the Land Registry in Roscommon town are not now coming on stream. However, it must be borne in mind that the Government has made a decision to...