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Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: Without her involvement, the European Union would not have approved both Shannonbridge and Lanesboro. We should recognise that fact.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: It would be a good opportunity to have a debate. Regarding the development of the Tynagh power station, it should be noted that Gama Construction has 80% ownership of——

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: They can, but they are rather urgent.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: My final point is that Gama Construction owns 80% of Tynagh which provides the Government with leverage on the company to ensure it gives a fair payment to its workers. We should veto taking energy from Tynagh if the Gama Construction workers do not get a fair payment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: Senator Bannon was in Roscommon last Thursday and he was mad to get into the photograph.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: We must pay for power stations also.

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Transport and his senior civil servants who are here to advise him on the Bill. I thank him for bringing this important legislation to the Seanad in the first instance. While the title, the International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill, does not grab one as especially significant, a reading of its details reveal its great importance. The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: For the second day in a row, Senator Ryan has made disparaging comments about an elected member of Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: Natural justice——

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: Like Senator Ó Murchú, whose balanced approach to the Irish language and lack of elitism is a credit to him, I would like to call for a debate on this issue. Having spoken to the person referred to by Senator Ryan, I assure the House that he does speak Irish, like all members of Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: When I spoke to him this morning, he refuted the claims made by Senator Ryan yesterday. The Senator's comments were totally inaccurate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: If Senator Ryan is not willing to name names, he should forever stay silent on this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: Go raibh míle maith agat.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Terry Leyden: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: —acknowledges and recognises the important contribution which migrant workers make to our shared economic and social goals; —condemns exploitation of all workers in Ireland; —notes the expansion of the labour inspectorate which will allow for a particular emphasis on the sectors where...

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister for being here over the past two hours. He acquitted himself well with his speech and acted promptly on this matter. We welcome the new legislation he will bring to this House. People should bear in mind that Gama workers were exploited by Turkish rather than Irish employers.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Terry Leyden: Our amendment has been amended.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Terry Leyden: I hope that Senator Ryan will accept the amended motion without calling for a division.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Terry Leyden: We do not believe that.

Seanad: Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 May 2005)

Terry Leyden: This Bill is very important legislation and is particularly important with regard to the decentralisation of the Land Registry and the relocation of 230 staff to Roscommon. The Minister should ensure that this relocation takes places as quickly as possible. The relocation of such a prestigious office and so many jobs will be a major boost to a town the size of Roscommon. The possibility of...

Seanad: Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 May 2005)

Terry Leyden: I am sure confidentiality can be secured.