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Seanad: Genealogical Projects. (20 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Irish project is doing an exceptional job.

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State and compliment him on bringing the Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005 before this House. I commend him on his presentation of the Bill which will receive the full support of the House, because it is of vital importance. We have a proud record on air navigation and the work carried out by his officials is effective. They provide a wonderful service. I will...

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: It was one of the more damaging political decisions made by that Government at the time.

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: Mr. Paddy O'Toole, a Minister at the time, paid the price in Ballina, and Senator Jim Higgins, now an MEP, was rewarded with a seat in Leinster House. The decision had many repercussions. When I attended the rebranding of the airport, there was a great feeling of satisfaction from Fianna Fáil in that the party was part of this particular history.

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: People such as Pádraig Flynn, Albert Reynolds and Charles J. Haughey played their part.

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I was present the day the invitation arrived from Monsignor James Horan to the then Leader of the Opposition. The invitation stated that Monsignor Horan would yield to nobody but the Pope in Rome. The Pope had visited the country in 1979. Our party was in Opposition at the time, and I was the spokesman for posts and telegraphs. We have a very proud record——

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Minister of State and his officials to take on board this submission. We have his goodwill and that of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, and the Taoiseach. The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, has brought his Department to Knock, which is a great achievement for the Government. We should announce it more often as due recognition is not...

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: Is this relevant to the Bill?

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, and wish him continued success in his Ministry. I also welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the quarterly national household survey. These figures are marked proof of the effectiveness of Government policies in the areas employment and the labour market. Our recent economic success has been remarkable. In the second...

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: This is a mid-term review of Government in action. It is a manifesto of success and is an encouragement to those working with the Government. Ministers, Ministers of State, Deputies, Senators, councillors throughout the country involved in local government and others share in this success story. The public servants working with and advising the Government should all take a bow.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: This survey should be circulated to every household in the country. Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats are not wasters, as alleged by the Labour Party. It has been exposed by its non-appearance in the House for this debate. It is not prepared to debate this issue. I hope the Labour Party Senators are listening on their monitors and that they might attend because I am sure the Minister...

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: Even when the Labour Party was part of a Fianna Fáil-led Government, progress was made through the abolition of third level fees and the launch of Teilifís na Gaeilge. Those policies were implemented by a Fianna Fáil-led Government.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: We abolished section 31, which was introduced by a previous coalition Government.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: We should take a bow in this regard.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: That is why we are delighted with these surveys, which are worthwhile. Prior to the budget, we have an opportunity to assist the less well-off in our society. A total of 285,000 people are in receipt of the fuel allowance but costs have spiralled. The price of 1,000 litres of oil is €660 while a bag of coal costs €6.50 and a bale of briquettes costs €2.85.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The allowance amounts to approximately €9 per week. Revenue is accrued from oil and petrol sales and this should be redistributed, not to us but to those who need it most. This would be quickest way to give support to those who need it most. This will be a winter of great difficulty for people unless support is given to those who need the fuel allowance. I call on the Minister for Finance...

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The only financial support available to those on low incomes to meet the cost of fuel and heating their homes is the fuel allowance. This payment by the Department of Social and Family Affairs is available to long-term social welfare recipients and is paid on a weekly basis. The onset of winter and ever increasing fuel costs will inflict hardship on the less well off in society. I seek an...

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: We have been the most caring of Administrations and we will continue to demonstrate that in the forthcoming budget. The Minister for Finance will give an outstanding performance again before the Dáil and the country. I hope the budget will be geared towards those most in need, the elderly and people with disabilities.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: What slogan will the Labour Party use in the next general election?