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Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader consider a debate next week on the free fuel allowance for the elderly? There are some 285,000 people in receipt of such allowances, but costs have spiralled. The cost of 1,000 litres of oil is now €660, a bag of coal costs €6.50 and a bale of briquettes costs €2.85. The allowance amounts to approximately €9 per week. Revenue is accruing from oil and petrol sales and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: We could not rely on Fine Gael or the Labour Party to-——

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: We are the socialist party in this country and we have backed all the people——

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: They can never rely on that shower over there. They provided for an increase of €1.60 per week——

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: ——while the old age pension is now at almost €200 per week.

Seanad: The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: What sort of Government?

Seanad: The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is calling it a lame-duck Government.

Seanad: The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I thank Senator Scanlon for sharing time and I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Treacy. It is unprecedented for both Houses of the Oireachtas to agree to declare their support for legislation that is before the US Houses of Congress. The actions of the Dáil and Seanad reflect the support for this proposal throughout the country. The proposed Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act,...

Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (12 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: Will the Minister consider Senator O'Toole's point? Will he also clarify why the section does not include a provision stating this could be done by employees, trade unions or representatives?

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion. (12 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: Senator Bannon should contact Deputy Peter Kelly.

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion. (12 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: Deputy Kelly will deliver it.

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Conor Lenihan, and commend him on his excellent work as regards many issues that have arisen and particularly the situation in Kashmir, Pakistan and India. I encourage him to keep up the good work. While we have a great developing country we must keep in mind the problems of the Third World. The Minister of State is...

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: Quite a number of the projects in which Senator Feighan is interested and which he supports are also benefiting. Areas such as Kilglass are getting an additional €20,000 on top of the €100,000 already approved. Is that not very welcome? I thank the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, who brought about this initiative. Not only is the lottery grant being...

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: ——he will be delighted to see the effect.

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I am just trying to find references to Galway here. Creggs rugby club is to get another €14,000, so that will help. Many Senators have outlined the benefits that have derived to projects in their particular areas. Nothing comes to mind more than the massive swimming pool and recreation centre in Roscommon town. The former Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation, Deputy McDaid, was an...

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I am grateful to the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I was going finish with some good news for him, too, which I am trying to locate. However, he will have to wait to read the local newspapers to see the amount of money that is being allocated. It is embargoed until tomorrow, so I cannot say too much about it. Again, I thank the Minister of State and wish him continued success in his portfolio.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Acting Leader, Senator Minihan, to convey to the Leader, Senator O'Rourke, a request to invite the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, to report to the House on the lack of support and interest in Government policy pertaining to the Irish Pensions Board. I refer in particular to the lack of interest in this respect among the self-employed. I also wish to include...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I feel strongly about this issue, irrespective of the lack of support from the media. I will not be intimidated by any media outlet in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Senator should name and shame.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I wish to join in the expressions of sympathy from Members of the Oireachtas to the Walsh family on the death of Patrick Walsh in Monaghan. It would be right to have a debate in the House on the matter. I am concerned by the statements made by Professor Drumm as referred to by Senator Ryan because it seems he is trying to resurrect the Hanly report. He should not use the Monaghan situation...